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Starting a new job can be a big adjustment, but there are things you can do to really make the most of the first few days, weeks, and even months in your new role. In this article, we outline 14 things you can do when starting your new job; from introducing yourself to your new colleagues to setting boundaries and tracking your progress.
Starting a new job can be a big adjustment, but there are things you can do to really make the most of the first few days, weeks, and even months in your new role. In this article, we outline 14 things you can do when starting your new job; from introducing yourself to your new colleagues to setting boundaries and tracking your progress. Prepare Your Introduction You’ll be introducing yourself to so many new faces, so think about what you want people to kno…

The things that are most important to jobseekers are continuously changing, with company culture becoming ever more important, especially for younger generations. As a recruiter in the Life Science industry, you should be regularly reviewing the type of environment you offer candidates and thinking of new ways to attract and retain the top talent.
The things that are most important to jobseekers are continuously changing, with company culture becoming ever more important, especially for younger generations. As a recruiter in the Life Science industry, you should be regularly reviewing the type of environment you offer candidates and thinking of new ways to attract and retain the top talent. Using data from The Deloitte Global 2021 Millennial and Gen Z Survey, this article looks at 3 of the…

A job board is a platform used by both recruitment agencies and direct employers to advertise open vacancies to jobseekers. There are two main types of job board: Generalist Job Boards are not industry-specific and allow recruiters to advertise roles across most industries, reaching wide candidate pools. Niche Job Boards are targeted towards finding talent in a specific industry, discipline or location, reaching smaller candidate pools that usually generate more relevant applications.
A job board is a platform used by both recruitment agencies and direct employers to advertise open vacancies to jobseekers. There are two main types of job board: Generalist Job Boards are not industry-specific and allow recruiters to advertise roles across most industries, reaching wide candidate pools. Nich…

On average, 4 people are hired every minute on LinkedIn, with 41 million people using the platform to search for jobs each week. It’s the world’s biggest online professional network, and something you should make the most of when searching for your next pharma job. Creating a strong LinkedIn profile is key in growing your network with high-quality, valuable connections and making your name known in the industry. In this article, we outline 13 things you can do to build a strong profile.
On average, 4 people are hired every minute on LinkedIn, with 41 million people using the platform to search for jobs each week. It’s the world’s biggest online professional network, and something you should make the most of when searching for your next pharma job. Creating a strong LinkedIn profile is key i…

CV Alerts are a really effective way of bringing the best Life Science talent straight to you. As a recruiter using PharmiWeb, you’ll have the option to receive alerts straight to your inbox as soon as a CV matching what you’re looking for is uploaded. This means you’ll always be in the best position to reach out to ‘hot’ candidates, and that you’ll be reaching out to candidates who are actively searching for a job.
CV Alerts are a really effective way of bringing the best Life Science talent straight to you. As a recruiter using PharmiWeb, you’ll have the option to receive alerts straight to your inbox as soon as a CV matching what you’re looking for is uploaded. This means you’ll always be in the best position to reach out to ‘hot’ candidates, and that you’ll be reaching out to candidates…

In the competitive Life Sciences job market, standing out as a recruitment agency can be tough. In this article, we outline 8 things you can do to make your name known in the industry, and to help you continue to attract the best talent for your clients and develop long-lasting relationships with employers across the Life Sciences field.
In the competitive Life Sciences job market, standing out as a recruitment agency can be tough. In this article, we outline 8 things you can do to make your name known in the industry, and to help you continue to attract the best talent for your clients and develop long-lasting relationships with employers across the Life Sciences field. Immerse Yourself in the Industry To stand out as a Life Sciences recruitment agency, you’ll need to be aware of the chall…

Over the past 3 years, employees working across the Life Sciences have proven that there is space for both hybrid and fully remote working within the industry. Although these ways of working bring many benefits to the industry, they can also have their drawbacks. If you’re planning on making remote working a more permanent choice for employees, there are some extra things to consider, especially in terms of how you’re going to keep your employees connected.
Over the past 3 years, employees working across the Life Sciences have proven that there is space for both hybrid and fully remote working within the industry. Although these ways of working bring many benefits to the industry, they can also have their drawbacks. If you’re planning on making remote working a more permanent choice for emp…

When attending your next pharma job interview, remember that interviewers aren’t only assessing you during the interview, but also throughout the entire process. How you act after your job interview – regardless of whether it’s your first, second or final round – can have a big impact on the impression you make on interviewers. In this article, we outline 11 things you can do after your next pharma job interview to prove your strength as a candidate.
When attending your next pharma job interview, remember that interviewers aren’t only assessing you during the interview, but also throughout the entire process. How you act after your job interview – regardless of whether it’s your first, second or final round – can have a big impact on the impression you make on interviewers. In this article,…

According to LinkedIn, around 60% of job seekers use job boards to search for new roles, making it one of the biggest channels for job hunting. Although job boards provide a great opportunity for you to push your roles to candidates outside of your organisation’s network and to engage large volumes of candidates across multiple platforms, larger boards aren’t always the best way to attract high-quality candidates. This is where niche job boards come in…
According to LinkedIn, around 60% of job seekers use job boards to search for new roles, making it one of the biggest channels for job hunting. Although job boards provide a great opportunity for you to push your roles to candidates outside of your organisation’s network and to engage large volumes of candidates across multiple platforms, la…

As you can’t predict exactly how a job interview will go, it’s important to be fully prepared beforehand to help you stay confident, calm, and collected. Being well prepared will also help you make a great first impression on your interviewer, as it will be very clear to them how much time you’ve put into your preparation, and how much you really care about the role.
As you can’t predict exactly how a job interview will go, it’s important to be fully prepared beforehand to help you stay confident, calm, and collected. Being well prepared will also help you make a great first impression on your interviewer, as it will be very clear to them how much time you’ve put into your preparation, and how much you really care about the role. In this article, we outline 10 things you can do before your…

According to Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), Germany is home to Europe’s largest pharmaceutical market, and the world’s fourth largest. In 2019, this market was valued at $41.4 billion, and was predicted to grow at an annual rate of 6% from 2020 to 2027, with some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies leading research, development and production in the country, including Boehringer Ingelheim, Bayer, and Pfizer.
According to Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), Germany is home to Europe’s largest pharmaceutical market, and the world’s fourth largest. In 2019, this market was valued at $41.4 billion, and was predicted to grow at an annual rate of 6% from 2020 to 2027, with some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies leading research, development and production in the country,…

It’s estimated that almost 1 in 7 people experience mental health problems in the workplace. According to HSE, in 2019/20 there were an estimated 828,000 employees affected by work-related stress, depression, or anxiety, and this is only expected to rise as the long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to surface. In this article, we outline some of the key ways to look after your mental health at work, with tips for both employers and employees.
It’s estimated that almost 1 in 7 people experience mental health problems in the workplace. According to HSE, in 2019/20 there were an estimated 828,000 employees affected by work-related stress, depression, or anxiety, and this is only expected to rise as the long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to surface. In this…

A targeted email is one that’s sent to a defined segment of a mailing list and is more specific to the needs of those in the segment than an email that’s sent to an entire list. For recruiters in the pharma industry, targeted email campaigns can be a really great way of reaching the most relevant candidates and of developing your employer brand right at the heart of your target audience.
A targeted email is one that’s sent to a defined segment of a mailing list and is more specific to the needs of those in the segment than an email that’s sent to an entire list. For recruiters in the pharma industry, targeted email campaigns can be a really great way of reaching the most relevant candidates and of developing your employer brand right at the heart of your target audience. According to WordSt…

Online interviewing platforms are becoming more important in 2023 than ever before, and pharma companies including Novo Nordisk, Novartis and Takeda are already making the most of them. In this article, we outline 17 online interviewing platforms for both on-demand applicant screening and live interviewing for you to consider, drawing on the unique features each has to offer.
Online interviewing platforms are becoming more important in 2023 than ever before, and pharma companies including Novo Nordisk, Novartis and Takeda are already making the most of them. In this article, we outline 16 online interviewing platforms for both on-demand applicant screening and live interviewing for you to consider, drawing on the unique features each has to offer… Retorio Retorio is an AI video interviewing…

Whilst a remote pharma job may have the same job description as an in-office role, these are two very different working environments, and so the things you look for when interviewing candidates may differ. In this article, we outline some of the most important qualities a remote employee should have, along with some interview questions for you to ask to assess each one.
Whilst a remote pharma job may have the same job description as an in-office role, these are two very different working environments, and so the things you look for when interviewing candidates may differ. In this article, we outline some of the most important qualities a remote employee should have, along with some interview questions for you to ask to assess each one… Reliability You need to be able to trust remote employe…

Starting your new pharma job remotely can be daunting, but there are things you can do to make your onboarding process a lot easier, both for you and your colleagues. In this article, we outline 8 tips on starting a new job remotely to help you succeed in this new working environment.
Starting your new pharma job remotely can be daunting, but there are things you can do to make your onboarding process a lot easier, both for you and your colleagues. In this article, we outline 8 tips on starting a new job remotely to help you succeed in this new working environment… Know Your Tools Before your first day, try to find out what platforms and tools you’ll be using in your new role, and make yourself as familiar with them as you can. Although you won’t be expected to know everything about them st…

Coulter Partners is a board and senior level executive search specialist and human strategy consultancy, that builds leadership teams for the most innovative companies in the world. Founded in 2003, Coulter Partners has evolved over the past two decades from an original focus on biotech to working across life sciences and health in the broadest sense. New and emerging healthcare and technology solutions are dictating an increased emphasis on complementary sectors of innovation and disruption.
Coulter Partners is a board and senior level executive search specialist and human strategy consultancy, that builds leadership teams for the most innovative companies in the world. Founded in 2003, Coulter Partners has evolved over the past two decades from an original focus on biotech to working acro…

In today’s competitive job market, simply posting job adverts and hoping to attract strong candidates isn’t enough. Now more than ever, pharma candidates aren’t just looking for information on what they’d be expected to do for you, but are instead looking for what you can do for them. This means that not only should you be focused on selling the role you’re trying to fill, but you should also work on selling your company as a desirable place to work.
In today’s competitive job market, simply posting job adverts and hoping to attract strong candidates isn’t enough. Now more than ever, pharma candidates aren’t just looking for information on what they’d be expected to do for you, but are instead looking for what you can do for them. This means that not only should you be focused on selling th…

Whilst many Life Science companies have already begun their transition back to in-office working, many are adopting a more hybrid approach to work, with remote working becoming a more permanent solution in the industry going forward. In this article, we outline some of the most important things to consider when hiring pharma candidates remotely, from building a strong online employer brand to making your new hires feel welcome.
Whilst many Life Science companies have already begun their transition back to in-office working, many are adopting a more hybrid approach to work, with remote working becoming a more permanent solution in the industry going forward. Whilst a remote role may share the same list of responsibilities as an in-office role, the recruitment process for each of these should…

With the boundaries between work and home being more blurred than ever before, it can be difficult staying motivated whilst working at home – a place you’re used to relaxing in. In this article, we outline some simple ways of staying motivated whilst working at home, whether remote working is something you’re new to, or is something you’ve been struggling with.
With the boundaries between work and home being more blurred than ever before, it can be difficult staying motivated whilst working at home – a place you’re used to relaxing in. In this article, we outline some simple ways of staying motivated whilst working at home, whether remote working is something you’re new to, or is something you’ve been struggling with… Create a Space That’s Just for Work If you can, create a workspace in you…