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How to combat the ‘Sunday Scaries’
No matter how relaxing or fun filled the weekend has been, the ‘Sunday Scaries’ often creep up on us and fill the final hours of the weekend with a sense of dread and anxiety. Here are our top tips for combatting Sunday night anxiety.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week is an initiative led by the Mental Health Foundation to shine a light on mental health. This year’s particular theme is #tohelpmyanxiety and it takes place between 15th and 21st May.
Can social media affect your chances of getting hired?
Social media has become an integrated part of everyday life for many individuals, but can it impact your future job prospects?
How to help colleagues experiencing burnout
Burnout can be described as a state of mental and physical exhaustion. Burnout can be prevalent in various ways and be caused by various factors both inside and outside of work.
Do I need 100% of a job ad’s requirements to apply for the role?
So, you’ve found a job description you really like to look of, but you don’t have all the requirements for the role. But do you need to fulfill every element of the job description in order to be successful in your application?
A year in reflection – starting the conversation about Diversity and Inclusion at CK Group
This March marks the anniversary of CK Group’s diversity and inclusion working group.
We have fantastic roles available with a leading global diagnostics company…
CK Group are working with a leading global diagnostics company to recruit for a number of vacancies. These roles are based out of the sites of leading global pharmaceutical companies. Our client offers complete solutions, including instruments, reagents, automation, services and software designed to address evolving needs of clinical laboratories and healthcare professionals.
ChemCareers 2023
We are excited to announce that we are partnering with the Royal Society of Chemistry on a number of initiatives to aid job seekers with a background in chemistry.
How To Attract Talent During Periods of Uncertainty
When new and exciting vacancies arise, it can be difficult to attract talent throughout periods of economic uncertainty. Here are our top tips for attracting top talent during periods of uncertainty.
What is ‘Quiet Quitting’?
Quiet Quitting' has become an online trend which has sparked conversation across various platforms. But, why is quiet quitting happening?
Do you know how to express your strengths and weaknesses in an interview?
An interview's purpose is to evaluate an individuals ability to fulfill the role advertised. In most job interviews, a candidate may be asked to discuss their strengths and weaknesses as part of the process.
Top Tips For Increasing Productivity In The Workplace
There are only so many hours in the working day, so making the most of your time can be crucial. With different styles of working and different work environments, it's important to understand how you work best.
We’ve joined OBN!
We are delighted to announce that we have recently joined the life science membership organisation OBN.
Does sustainability impact talent attraction?
With conferences such as COP27, and recent grassroots protests, it is fair to suggest that concerns surrounding the environment and climate change have gone mainstream. But how does this affect the decision making of candidates looking for new roles?
Top Tips For A Successful Job Search
Searching for a new job can be a challenging time. Whether you're looking to climb the career ladder or move to a new industry, there are many ways to make your job search successful.
George Truman Joins the US Recruitment Team
We’re delighted to announce that our US recruitment team is expanding and one of our experienced recruiters, George Truman, has been invited to join the team. The US recruitment team focuses on the life science market and has real specialisms within the areas of cell and gene therapy, the antibody sector, CMC, and computational biology. […]
We’ve re-joined One Nucleus!
Here at CK, we're pleased to have rejoined One Nucleus! One Nucleus is a not-for-profit Life Sciences & Healthcare membership organisation who support institutions, companies and individuals in the Life Sciences sector.
How To Achieve Your Career Goals In 2023
The start of a new year offers the perfect opportunity to refocus your energy and set new career goals. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role, develop your professional education or transition into a new industry, there are simple steps to help guide you through achieving your goals.
December Payroll Announcement
The CK payroll department will be closed from 12:30pm on Friday 23rd December, re-opening at 8:30am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.
PhD and Research Staff: Job Hunting with Recruitment Agencies
On the 30th November we will be taking part in King College London's 'PhD and Research Staff: Job Hunting with Recruitment Agencies' event. Taking place at 12:30pm to 01:30pm, the event will be hosted online with a panel of experts in a discussion style format.
