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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.

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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.

We're sponsoring the Royal Society of 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.

Hiring In Uncertain Periods

What is ‘Quiet Quitting’?

Quiet Quitting' has become an online trend which has sparked conversation across various platforms. But, why is quiet quitting happening?

Man who has quiet quit his job

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.

Interview Panel

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.

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We’ve joined OBN!

We are delighted to announce that we have recently joined the life science membership organisation OBN.

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?

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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.

Job Search

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. […]

George Truman, Recruitment Consultant at CK Group

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.

One Nucleus

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.

2023 - Happy New Year

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.

Payroll Information

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.

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REC Awards 2022

Last night we were at the REC Awards 2022. The REC Awards are exclusively for Recruitment & Employment Confederation members, where recruiters are celebrated across 20 categories dedicated to individuals and company-wide successes. We were proud to be shortlisted for 3 categories: Recruitment Team of the Year, Temporary Recruiter of the Year, and Newcomer of […]

CK Group At The REC Awards 2022

64% of job hunters would not apply for a job that does not display salary

Last week on LinkedIn, we asked whether you would apply for a role that advertised the salary in their job description as competitive rather than a direct salary range. 64% said that you would not apply.

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REC Awards Recruitment Team of the Year Nominee – Clinical Contracts Team

This year we are delighted to say that we have three nominees shortlisted for the REC Awards. We have been shortlisted in three categories, Newcomer of the Year, Recruitment Team of the Year, and Temporary Recruiter of the Year. We caught up with our Clinical Contracts Recruitment Team to learn more about their experience at CK and to see how they felt about being shortlisted for the award.

CK Group Shortlisted For Recruitment Team of the Year

CK join the Talentmark Group

CK Group is delighted to announce that they have joined the Talentmark Group, an international specialist and executive recruitment group for the life sciences industry.

CK Group - Part of Talentmark

REC Awards Temporary Recruiter of the Year Nominee, Jade Stirk

This year we are delighted to say that we have three nominees shortlisted for the REC Awards. We have been shortlisted in three categories, Newcomer of the Year, Recruitment Team of the Year, and Temp Recruiter of the Year. To get to know our nominees a little better, we interviewed Jade Stirk who is nominated as Temporary Recruiter of the Year.

CK Group Shortlisted For Temp Recruiter of the Year

REC Awards Newcomer of the Year Nominee, Karen Kangley

Karen Kangley has been shortlisted as "Newcomer of the Year" in this years REC Awards. We interview Karen to find out a little more about her....

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