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World’s Toughest Interview Questions, Answered By Us

Preparing for an interview can be nerve-wracking. You try and think of possible questions the employer may ask and attempt to be as prepared as possible, but they always throw out a few tough ones that can throw you off guard. Here are a few of the world’s toughest interview questions with answers. If You Were a Superhero, What Would Your Power Be? While they may seem like an odd question to come up in an interview, but can help the interviewer see what you consider your best skill to be. You should answer it with a response similar to this. “Intuition would be my superpower. Although I think I already have good intuition, it would help me get a better sense of how to best serve our clients.” What Was the Worst Thing About Your Last Job? It is important with this question that you resist the urge to vent any frustrations ......

2021-07-12T21:03:53+00:00May 5th, 2021|Categories: Hiring Advice|Tags: , , , , , |
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How Geographic Hiring Has Changed During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly everything we knew about life, but it has had a profound impact on the job market and the companies doing the hiring. In the past, economic downturns like this have put a serious halt on hiring for most businesses. However, employers can approach this economic disaster a bit differently. Here is how geographic hiring has changed during COVID-19. No Historical Data First and foremost, there is no historical data to mirror exactly what is happening in the job market right now. What happened in 2008 with the market crash is not the same as what is happening now. In fact, there is nothing like it that has happened in this century. Having no data to go on can be hard. Comparing this economic downturn to that of the previous decade could be a costly mistake for your organization as well. In 2008, many employers -expected potential candidates ......

2021-07-12T21:03:54+00:00March 17th, 2021|Categories: Hiring Advice|Tags: , , , , , |
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5 Mistakes You’re Making During Your Executive Job Search

Looking for an executive-level position takes a certain amount of expertise and experience to back up your application. You also need to know how to apply and truly stand out as a candidate to your prospective employer. Whatever you do, avoid these mistakes during your executive job search. Your Search Isn’t Targeted First and foremost, a targeted search is necessary when you are looking for executive-level positions. When you are looking for a higher-level job, you don’t want to submit a bunch of online applications to random companies. Instead, do your research and find out what businesses within the industry you would like to work with. Once you know what companies you would like to target, you can come up with a plan to network with others within the organization. Then, once a position opens up that you may be a good fit for, you already have one foot in the door. The ......

2021-05-05T15:27:46+00:00February 3rd, 2021|Categories: Hiring Advice|Tags: , , , |
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Is Responsiveness Your Key to Recruiting Top Biopharma Talent?

During the hiring process, the way a potential employer communicates with applicants can make-or-break a potential professional partnership. Unresponsive employers can have a harder time finding the talent they need. Here are a few things to think of when you are communicating with potential candidates. Applicants Will Note Your Unresponsiveness Many employers are hesitant to reach out with “no, thank you” emails, however, many candidates say they would rather that than no communication at all. When a job application goes unanswered, many candidates have some negative opinions about the company. That will extend to others in the industry over time. When you communicate in an effective way and timely manner, your business seems more organized and together. Employees are more excited about applying for positions with companies that are well-organized. Even more, top talent and executive-level employees are more likely to consider applying when you are known as a responsive and organized business. ......

2021-05-05T15:27:46+00:00January 20th, 2021|Categories: Hiring Advice|Tags: , , , |
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What Can an Unqualified Hire Cost You?

Most business owners have been here at some point: you just realized your new hire is not as qualified as you thought. This could be a nightmare if you spent time and money sourcing the new candidate. What can hiring someone who is unqualified actually cost you? Hiring Expenses First and foremost, it costs business’ money to find and source new employees. It can cost about $4,000 per new hire, on average. An unqualified candidate typically takes up more time and resources than a new hire who is well-versed in the industry. Training takes time and money as well. Small businesses spend about $1,500 on training a new employee. Each time an unqualified candidate is brought onto the team, that money is being wasted. Once you find a candidate who is qualified, you will need to train them. New Employee Salary When you hire someone new, you are paying a new salary. Sometimes ......

2021-05-05T15:27:47+00:00December 16th, 2020|Categories: Hiring Advice|Tags: , , , |
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Organizational Tips and Managing COVID Testing in Your Lab

Navigating the workplace in the COVID-19 environment is difficult. Many businesses are needing to shift their organization and establish new policies. Thankfully, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidelines to help manage COVID testing. Here are some of the key tips to help you get through it. Strive to Reduce Transmission As much as possible, do the things you can to reduce the likelihood of someone in the workforce getting sick. Establish procedures for interacting with one another, install plexiglass where necessary, wear masks, and maintain social distance. There should also be preventative screening to identify COVID symptoms. For instance, many workplaces require a temperature check before entering the premises. Contact tracing can also help prevent spreading the virus. If anyone has come into close contact with another person who has tested positive, they should move forward to receive testing. Be Consistent in Testing and Reporting Testing and reporting ......

2021-05-05T15:28:14+00:00November 11th, 2020|Categories: Hiring Advice|
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5 Skills Biopharma Candidates Should Have While Creating Vaccines

There are a thousand reasons someone might want to work in creating vaccines. Biopharma careers typically require a specific set of skills. Individuals who want to be in the lab require different experience and certifications than a nurse. However, if you want a job creating vaccines, you will need a certain set of skills. Make sure you have each of these five attributes before seeking out a career in vaccine development. Research Experience A general investigative spirit is a good trait to have when you are creating vaccines. You want to question things and be thorough in your findings. Research experience is even more important, though. Having some time spent in the lab, working on experiments, or observing is key. This provides you with the skills necessary to work with others in a vaccine development setting. Individuals who have already been in a lab environment will also have an understanding of how to ......

2021-05-05T15:28:14+00:00October 28th, 2020|Categories: Hiring Advice|Tags: , , , |
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Common Obstacles to Hiring in a COVID Environment

For employers, COVID-19 has introduced an entirely new set of problems to solve. New safety measures in most workplaces and remote jobs are changing the way interviewing, onboarding, training, and employee relations are handled. Be prepared for some of the following obstacles while you are hiring in a COVID environment. Positions Have a Longer Fill Time During the pandemic, it is taking longer to fill open positions for a number of reasons. Many people are not looking to leave their current jobs right now if they are employed. Those looking for work may not have the particular skills you are looking for. Then, once you find candidates to interview, the process is taking a bit longer due to social distancing requirements. Have a planned-out hiring process. Advertising Costs May Increase Because so many people are searching for talent and work simultaneously, the cost for your business to advertise may rise in a COVID ......

2021-05-05T15:28:14+00:00October 21st, 2020|Categories: Hiring Advice|Tags: , , , |
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5 Ways to Improve Your Virtual Professional Recruitment Process

Pretty much every industry is looking for ways to optimize their virtual processes, including their recruitment strategies. More people are working from home and, at the very least, are searching and applying for work from home during the pandemic. Needless to say, it is important for you to fine-tune your virtual professional recruitment process. Start With a Phone Interview It is common to begin the interview process with a phone call versus an in-person interview. Not only does it save time, but you can get a general feel for whether a candidate is a good fit or not within a 30-minute phone call. If, during your first call, you learn something about a candidate that makes you want to pursue further interviews. Second interviews may even be conducted over the phone, and for remote positions, video interviews are common as well. Get Comfortable on Video In the COVID-19 era, most meetings are occurring ......

2021-05-05T15:28:14+00:00August 5th, 2020|Categories: Hiring Advice|Tags: , , , , |
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How Your Employer Brand Can Lead to Your Next Pharma Placement

Your company’s reputation is everything and can lead to potential or missed opportunities, depending on what other businesses and individuals think. This reputation, known as your brand, extends beyond advertising and earning money. Your brand also includes the way you treat your employees. Here is how your employer brand may impact your next pharma placement and beyond. What is an Employer Brand? Employer brands are very similar to corporate brands with one main difference: your employer brand depicts how you treat and retain employees. In short, it is how you want to market your company to potential job candidates. For the most part, your employer brand is completely controlled by the opinions and feelings of your employees, and it will impact your ability to recruit the best talent. The best talent is sourced to the companies with the best employer brands. This brand can also impact the willingness of other companies and businesses ......

2021-05-05T15:28:14+00:00July 19th, 2020|Categories: Hiring Advice|Tags: , , , |
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