Is there a way to gracefully leave a position? Join us as we have a heartfelt (and emotional) discussion on how to resign gracefully.  Yep – I said emotional. I share a personal situation that may bring different insights into the t...

We tackle several important topics in part 2 of our podcast with Damien Hall.  For example, how do you handle mentoring advice that recommends you embellish your credentials? ...

The American Society on Aging states that 82% of adults 50 and over experience ageism daily. And the

There is no doubt about it…conducting a job search can be stressful. Creating an eye-catching resume and personal brand → stressful. Applying for jobs → stressful. Being ghosted → stressful. Receiving rejections → stressful. Winning interviews ...

Many candidates find it extremely difficult to ask someone to be a reference. I find one of the primary reasons is that the candidate doesn’t want to bother past supervisors. After all, providing a reference can be time-consumin...

We receive the question of ‘how to become a Sr CRA so frequently, we recently recorded a roundtable providing tangible advice on how to progress into the role. But du...

I was recently conducting a coaching session when someone asked what skills or experiences she needed to advance into a Senior CRA role.  It seems like a simple question but the answer can be quite complex. Should you focus on gaini...

Does the job interview always have to be serious? Yes…and no. Of course, there are components of every job interview that should be serious. However, I feel that being too serious in an

The job search can be a challenge. How do you, as a jobseeker overcome a career setback in a way that makes you stronger? Our special guest John Nocero would state it is time to ‘Becky Up’....

Jobseekers should know that there are similarities in how you handle counteroffers and oddball interview questions. Oddball interview questions are unconventional and typically the answers are quite difficult. So what is the purpose...

Have you ever heard the term ‘doppelganger’? Doppelgangers are persons who are considered a double of another individual. Today I want to speak about CRA Doppelgangers and what it means to jobseekers. Why? Because our in...

While leadership is considered a soft skill, effective leaders will use a combination of hard and soft skills to excel in their roles. So how do you learn how to motivate and inspire team members? What personality traits do you need to sharpen ...

As we struggle to help identify a clear career pathway for those who want to become clinical research associates, I often wonder about the unsung heroes in our industry. I also wonder why these unsung heroes don’t get as much visibility as CRAs...

Yes…and no. But before we dig into the truth about job tenure, let’s discuss what it is. Job tenure is the length of time someone has worked for one company. Many identify tenure as long or short. And while there are sever...

The ACRP has done a wonderful job putting together a core competency framework for Clinical Study Monitoring. One particular domain covers communication and teamwork. This competency area covers relationships and communication with clinical stu...

Did you realize that your email etiquettecan cost you a position before the hiring manager or recruiter even looks at your resume? In today’s team...

In part 3 of our 3-part series, we discuss how CRAs can increase productivity using various methods. For example, what technology can you introduce to make yourself more efficient and organized? And how should you tailor your organization and t...

In part 2 of our 3-part series, we continue our discussion on Time Management and Organizational Skills with two of our favorite CRAs, Tuypeakus McKay and

I have yet to speak to someone who admits they have weak time management skills. Everyone we interview thinks their ability to manage deliverables and calendars is stellar. They are not. Our

All of us…me included…have been victimized. We have all been wronged. We have all been taken advantage of. Cards have been stacked against us in terms of illness, debt, or abandonment. Many of us have been abused, neglected, or otherwise mistre...

In today’s podcast, we team up with a tenured CRA professional and trusted colleague, Mashaan Guy, to discuss an undesired side effect of the candidate fraudulence w...

You have prepared for your interview by considering every possible question that may be asked. Although you are nervous, you feel ready. And then it happens, the silence is deafening…no one is talking. How do you handle the

Candidates are often confused with the difference between their digital footprint and personal brand. More often than not, candidates believe they are the same thing. They are not the same. Neither a digital footprint no...

I just saw another article giving horrible job search advice. It is plentiful…and I have found that jobseekers often find it difficult to sort through good versus bad advice. But one thing is certain, following the wrong advice will cost you wh...

The act of crafting a personal brand prior to starting a job search can actually shape your career trajectory.  This is important because identifying your career pa...