Social media has transformed recruitment in the life sciences industry, offering companies powerful tools to attract and engage top talent. Platforms like LinkedIn, X, and Facebook are now essential parts of any recruitment strategy. Continue reading “The Role of Social Media in Recruitment: Best Practices for Attracting Top Talent in the Life Sciences Industry”
In the expansive realm of professional networking, LinkedIn serves as a crucial hub for Life Sciences professionals. However, the emergence of fake job posts casts shadows on this platform, potentially jeopardizing careers. This article unveils the rise of deceptive practices specifically within the Life Sciences industry, empowering professionals with strategies to protect their careers and personal information. Continue reading “Navigating the Shadows – Protecting Your Career from Fake LinkedIn Job Posts”
As the Life Sciences sector evolves at a rapid pace, so too do the roles within it. Hiring for emerging positions demands a keen understanding of the evolving landscape and the unique skills and profiles that will drive innovation. In this exploration, we delve into the in-demand skills and profiles that are shaping the future of the Life Sciences industry. Continue reading “In-Demand Skills and Profiles for Emerging Life Sciences Roles”
In the dynamic landscape of Life Sciences recruitment, where talent is a driving force behind innovation, the importance of networking cannot be overstated. Building robust professional connections has emerged as a cornerstone in talent acquisition, offering unparalleled opportunities for both companies and candidates. This article aims to unravel the critical role of networking in Life Sciences recruitment and provide strategic insights for cultivating meaningful connections. Continue reading “Cultivating Connections – The Crucial Role of Networking in Life Sciences Recruitment”
There is no doubt that choosing the best candidate for a job can be a real dilemma, especially when you have more than one person who would be great for the role. Traditionally, we look for academic qualifications, relatable experience, and other hard skills that give us the confidence to believe we have found the right person. However, with more pressure than ever before to find the ‘perfect fit’, more people are turning to soft skills to set candidates apart.
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Research and development in the pharmaceutical industry is an exciting career path, with a plethora of career and job opportunities available for skilled graduates who have a strong background in the life sciences. Let’s take a look at some of the options available to life science job seekers in 2022.
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My Cousin Vinny is an American comedy film featuring two young New Yorkers traveling through rural Alabama who are arrested and put on trial for a murder they did not commit. The 1992 movie follows the comical attempts of cousin Vinny Gambini, a lawyer who had only recently passed the bar exam after several unsuccessful attempts, to defend them.
If you’re a recruiter, you likely have a list of your favorite interview questions. But are they effective interview questions? Do the questions you’re asking really help you learn more about a candidate and their potential fit to the role you’re recruiting for?
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One of the most common traps hiring managers and recruiters fall into when sourcing potential candidates is not following up with them and assuming they aren’t interested.
At GeneCoda, we make a minimum of three attempts to reach a potential prospect, using different contact methods, including their email, phone, text, and social media.
Networking is the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
One of the keys to networking is developing mutually beneficial relationships.
