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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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?
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.
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 are delighted to announce that we have recently joined the life science membership organisation OBN.
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?
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.
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. […]
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.
