For many companies the summer holidays are a quiet time of year; our job market data shows less jobs are advertised, so there is less competition for candidates. From our experience, therefore, summer can be a great time to recruit, and it is a chance for job seekers to step away from their usual routine and workplace to reflect on their career goals and current lifestyle.
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We are thrilled to announce that our Client Partner Jim Gleeson, and Associate Director Graeme Pallas, will be attending ON Helix 2024, presented by One Nucleus in Cambridge on the 4th July.
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In the rapidly evolving life sciences industry, the demand for skilled talent is outpacing supply, creating a significant skills gap. Addressing this gap requires proactive measures and strategic long-term initiatives to ensure that life science organisations have access to the talent they need to be successful and grow. Here are some effective strategies for meeting the skills demand in the life sciences sector:
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In the ever evolving and highly specialised field of science attracting and retaining top talent is vital for the success and innovation of businesses, particularly in north-east England. Employers in our region must adopt strategic initiatives tailored to the unique demands of the scientific industry so we can maintain our status as a manufacturing powerhouse whilst increasing our presence as a centre for research and development in the sciences.
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Next week, our Associate Director Graeme Pallas, will be attending the Bionow Biofocus conference, taking place in Newcastle at The Catalyst, Newcastle Helix - 19 June 2024.
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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.
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.
The CK payroll department will be closed from 12:30pm on Friday 23rd December, re-opening at 8:30am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.
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.
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 […]
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.
