How Interviewing with a Recruiter Compares to Interviewing with a Prospective Employer

Not all job interview opportunities are the same. Candidates often walk into an interview with a recruiter or prospective employer with a streamlined mindset. You expect certain types of questions and you’re practiced in providing the answers you think the…

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4 Chemical Industry Trends and Their Impact on Talent Recruitment

Unemployment is low across all industries, but companies in the chemical space, in particular, are feeling the squeeze. And it’s not going to get any better. The growing skills gap, a shifting workforce, and competition to attract the best candidates…

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3 Steps to Take When Your Pharmaceuticals or Biotech Firm is Experiencing a Merger or Acquisition

Mergers and acquisitions – M&A for short – are a common occurrence in big business. The pharmaceuticals and biotech industries are no strangers to strategic growth and contraction when money is on the line. As an employee in one of…

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The Future of Work – What Employers Need to Know Now

The workplace is changing. As one generation becomes entrenched in a seemingly stagnant work environment, another comes along to change the rules. Advances in technology and automation are already making careers of the past obsolete. Today’s forward-thinking employee recognizes the…

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Stand Out – How to Make Recruiters Sit Up and Notice Your Worth

A robust job market means standing out from the crowd can require a little extra muscle. Recruiters receive a barrage of resumes daily, so making your online presence glisten takes some effort. Here’s how you can help your job seeking…

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LinkedIn: Enhance your visibility and recruiter’s impact

When first partnering with a KCS recruiter, there isn’t one standard spiel candidates receive. It’s more about preparing for interviews, or actually doing the first interview. Candidates who haven’t had a position change in almost a decade often require assistance…

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Surviving the Generation Brain Drain

The Baby Boomers are retiring. While that may seem like good news for subsequent generations looking to capitalize on new opportunities, another outcome has corporations wringing their figurative hands. As older employees pack up their desks to enjoy their sunset…

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How to Attract Transformative Executives in the Chemical, Pharma, and Biotech Industries

Organizations don’t enact positive change overnight. Process improvements, institutional advances, and talent growth can collectively result in desirable outcomes, but collecting these elements while avoiding the hazards of siloed thinking requires a special individual who can bridge these efforts. A…

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Overcoming Five Executive Search Pain Points

Low unemployment. Open positions. Attracting and retaining top-tier talent. All hover near the top of the executive search recruiter’s list of clients’ pain points. When the market favors the applicant, connecting the right job-seeker with the ideal opportunity can take…

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Buckle Up – Turbulent Labor Market Ahead in Pharmaceutical & Biotech Manufacturing

Leverage. Those exploring the job market in the life sciences and biotechnology industries have it, and all signs point to them not giving it up any time soon. According to recent employment data from the U.S. Labor Department, unemployment is…

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