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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In the ever-evolving digital landscape, modernising your recruitment strategy is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Companies must adapt to technological advancements and changing candidate expectations to stay competitive.
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Next week, our Associate Director Victoria Walker and Key Accounts Manager Natasha Young, will be attending the Bionow Neuroscience Conference, taking place at Bramall Lane, Sheffield United, on the 17th July.
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The lines between our professional and personal lives can sometimes blur, particularly on social media. LinkedIn, a platform primarily designed for professional networking, often sees users struggling with how much personal information to share. While it’s important to appear personable and relatable, LinkedIn is not Facebook, and oversharing can undermine your professional image.
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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.
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.
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.
Quiet Quitting' has become an online trend which has sparked conversation across various platforms. But, why is quiet quitting happening?
