The Best Biotech and Life Science Interview Questions to Ask Job Candidates
Finding the perfect hire for your Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or Biotech opening is critical. You’ve reviewed countless resumes, have your selection narrowed, your interview team in place and are ready to get started. What’s left to do? Compile a list of the best life science interview questions to ask your candidates. Here are some of…
Read MoreWays Hiring Companies Make the Recruiting Process Stressful for Candidates
The recruiting process has a reputation of being stressful for job seekers, and for good reason. When you’re not working, there is the financial stress of being out of a paycheck or just being antsy to get back into professional life. And when you are working plus job searching, there is stress related to scheduling…
Read MoreThe Planet Group Named One of the Fastest Growing US Staffing Firms by Staffing Industry Analysts
Inclusion on the list marks the first time The Planet Group has been recognized as one of the Fastest Growing US Staffing Firms Chicago, IL (October 7, 2020) — Planet Pharma’s parent company, The Planet Group, a leading provider of outsourced human capital and consulting solutions, was named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one…
Read MoreCommon Resume-Writing Myths and Why You Should Ignore Them
When you’re job searching, you hear a lot of advice about your resume regarding what it should look like, the content, the length, how far back you should go, etc. The suggestions can be endless and confusing, and the worst part is many of the “tips” are myths. All recruiters have their opinions about the…
Read MoreWelcome to the Team!
We are excited to introduce you to the newest members of the Planet Pharma recruiting team! Get to know more about the group, learn what makes them fantastic, and be sure to connect on LinkedIn! Sarah Rule BACKGROUND: 10 years experience working with a variety of vendors and sponsors within the life sciences…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Behavioral Interviews
In addition to traditional interviews, during which the hiring manager typically asks a series of straightforward questions about your credentials and experiences, employers often use behavioral interviews to uncover how potential new hires would handle different on-the-job scenarios. That means you, as a job seeker, should understand what these interviews entail, how they differ from…
Read MoreThe Planet Group Wins Gold Status in PRO Unlimited’s Global Supplier Awards
The Planet Group is recognized for outstanding global staffing capabilities CHICAGO, IL (September 2, 2020) — The Planet Group (“Planet”), parent company of Planet Pharma and a leading provider of outsourced human capital and consulting solutions, has received the Gold Award in PRO Unlimited’s 2019 Global Supplier Awards for Service. This marks the…
Read MoreTips to Becoming an Effective New Manager
The transition to management is much more than a title change. It means committing to learning new skills that will help you be a positive leader. Inspired by Stephen R. Covey’s “7 Habits for Highly Effective Managers,” here are five proven practices that can help you go from an individual contributor to effective new manager…
Read MoreHow To Demonstrate Soft Skills During Your Interview
If you’ve secured a job interview, chances are your resume shows you have the experience to handle the position. However, more often than not, people are hired not just for their technical and scientific credentials, but equally for their personality and soft skills, like attitude, leadership acumen and teamwork. As a job seeker, it’s critical…
Read MoreWhy Recruiters Don’t Respond
As recruiters, we talk with candidates daily about the frustrations they experience during their job searches. One of the biggest complaints? “Why don’t recruiters respond when I call or email?” While we always strive to be responsive, the volume of candidates reaching out to us can be overwhelming. And, even one little thing can move…
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