Career advice
How to Refuse a Counter Offer and Leave on a High Note
If you’ve spent the last five or six years building a biotech career at one company, you may be ready to move on to another organization and role that more closely aligns with your goals. However, every move has its own complications, so it’s important to consider what leaving your current employer will look like,…
Read MoreHow to Best Handle a Resume Gap
Whether it was to support loved ones, provide childcare, recover from health issues or as part of a furlough or layoff, the past few years have caused a vast number of people to temporarily leave their careers. For job seekers who fear a resume gap will make their search trickier, here are some tips for…
Read More5 Ways to Make Your Own Luck in the Job Search
We could all use a bit of good luck this spring. Every once in a while, circumstances align and new opportunities present themselves seemingly out of thin air. But, often, a string of what seems like good luck is actually the result of hard work. This can be especially true when it comes to our…
Read MoreTips for Working Moms and Moms-to-Be in Navigating Motherhood and Work
If you are one of the many working moms (which, according to the U.S. Department of Labor just over 70% of mothers are), then you have two full-time jobs – one of which is seven days a week, fifty-two weeks a year. To say this is the ultimate juggling act would be an understatement. For…
Read MoreWhy To Choose a Career in Staffing
By: Rebecca (Pesavento) Fries Associate Director, Recruitment Pronouns: She/Her/Hers If you’re about to graduate or are thinking about making a career switch, a trusted friend or advisor may say, “You know, you should really consider working for a staffing agency.” While that comment may be intriguing, it may not be clear to…
Read MoreEmail Etiquette: Tips For Optimizing Inbox Interactions
Email. Can’t live with it, can’t live without it. When used properly, email makes it quick and easy to dash off a note to a colleague, but it can also be a huge drain on time and resources if you’re not careful. The volume of emails we receive daily makes it essential to carefully consider…
Read MoreBusiness Integrity Leads to Better Business
The recruiting world has unfortunately earned a bad reputation. We’re often associated with being pushy, disingenuous, and selfish. I get it. I’ve seen this happen firsthand and I’ve seen the negative consequences. Clients are frustrated. Candidates aren’t happy. Business suffers. I’ve also seen the flipside of this and can attest that when people are treated…
Read MoreHow to Address Being Fired During the Interview Process
Whether it came as a surprise or was expected, being fired can be unnerving, upsetting and a blow to your confidence. It can also be intimidating to think about how you’ll address the issue during your job search. Know this – it’s okay to have been fired at one point in your career, the key…
Read MoreHow to become a Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Working within Life Sciences as a Clinical Research Associate (also known as a CRA) can be a lucrative and enriching career path. With over 300,000 clinical trials conducted globally on a year-on-year basis, there is an increasing demand for this type of skill set. In this article, we’re going to highlight how you can begin…
Read MoreHow to Resign Professionally from a Role in Pharma
While most recruiters focus on tips for acing the interview stage, it’s equally as important to ensure you resign professionally from your current role. Resigning might seem like no big deal, but it actually can play a pivotal role in your career trajectory. In fact, a poorly managed resignation process could stain your professional reputation…
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