In today's competitive job market, having an effective end-to-end recruitment strategy is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. This includes the entire hiring process, from identifying staffing needs to onboarding new employees. You must craft a strategy that ensures your company not only attracts but also secures the best candidates.
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Breaking into the life science industry can be both an exciting and challenging prospect for new graduates. This field – which includes biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and environmental science – offers vast opportunities for those with an enthusiasm for scientific innovation and a desire to make an impact on human health and the environment.
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The first day at a new job can be both exhilarating and overwhelming for new hires. Effective onboarding can significantly impact a new employee’s integration and long-term success within a company. Going beyond filling out paperwork and setting up workstations, effective onboarding also involves creating a comprehensive and welcoming experience that equips new hires with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to thrive from day one.
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In today's competitive job market, possessing technical expertise is crucial, but equally important are soft skills. Soft skills, which include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence, are essential for professional success.
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In the realm of scientific hiring, the emphasis has traditionally been placed on technical skills. As a scientist, one is expected to both possess a deep understanding of their field, and also have the ability to demonstrate a clear record of accomplishments. However, the landscape is shifting. Increasingly, the importance of soft skills (for example interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving) are being recognised as crucial for scientific success. Finding the balance between technical skills and soft skills can significantly impact the effectiveness and harmony of scientific teams.
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As part of their 2023 program, the Royal Society of Chemistry hosts monthly webinars. On 14th June, our Associate Director, Victoria Walker and Life Science Recruitment Manager, Naynesh Mistry, will be taking part.
Are you currently employed or do you have a background in the fields of life sciences and chemicals? Complete our job market survey to enter into a prize draw.
Our US Division are looking to meet with clients and candidates in Boston, Massachusetts, from 15-19th May.
We're pleased to announce the launch of our 2023 salary survey, '2023 Salary Report – Clinical Research and Medical Affairs'.
If you are looking to build your team in the future, here are 3 considerations to encourage a diverse and inclusive range of candidate applications and in your selection process.
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 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.
Social media has become an integrated part of everyday life for many individuals, but can it impact your future job prospects?
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.
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?
This March marks the anniversary of CK Group’s diversity and inclusion working group.
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.
