Why It’s Important Not to Put Your Job Search on Hold During the Holidays
Most people think that undergoing a job search during the holidays will be a waste of time. “Companies aren’t hiring and managers are hunkered down, busy with year-end activities or on vacation.” Don’t buy into it! The holidays can present a perfect opportunity to interview – and land a job. Here’s why it’s important not…
Read MoreConnecting Across Boundaries: Digitalisation in Hospitals
This is the second installment in our ongoing series exploring trends in the European medical device industry. In today’s job market, when we think of life sciences the main industries that come to mind are pharma and biotech. But the medical device market often gets overlooked, and yet it’s increasing in importance dramatically. At Planet…
Read MoreCrucial Steps Before You Start the Hiring Process
You’ve created the perfect job description, researched the salary requirements, checked out your candidates on LinkedIn and now you’re ready to start the hiring process, right? Maybe not. These six tips will have a positive effect on your hiring practices and will leave your candidates and colleagues feeling involved, informed and respected along the way.…
Read MoreIntroducing PPG Advisory Partners, exclusively for growing Life Sciences organizations
There’s no doubt that the Life Sciences and biotechnology community are growing at a rapid pace. While we currently offer retained executive search services, we are excited to announce we are rebranding with a dedicated business line to help meet the continued demand for our services. Introducing, PPG Advisory Partners! …
Read MoreHow to Decline a Job Offer – Advice to Do it Right
No matter the job market, or your personal circumstances, as a job seeker, you have the power to decline an offer. It may be a matter of culture, commute, the company or a better opportunity elsewhere – not every role is right for every person. However, how you conduct yourself when declining a job offer…
Read MoreBusiness Integrity Leads to Better Business
The recruiting world has unfortunately earned a bad reputation. We’re often associated with being pushy, disingenuous, and selfish. I get it. I’ve seen this happen firsthand and I’ve seen the negative consequences. Clients are frustrated. Candidates aren’t happy. Business suffers. I’ve also seen the flipside of this and can attest that when people are treated…
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Has Affected The “Battle for Talent | State of the Industry 2021
Qualified candidates are being approached by recruiters multiple times a day. In order to attract talent, “you really need to differentiate yourself, or be a specialist within a market,” says Spencer Cricks. Our goal at Planet Pharma is to create an organization that strengthens the employer-employee dynamic by connecting clients with talent. This results in…
Read MoreDigital Transformation and the Rise of AI in the European Healthcare Industry
Over the past 18 months, we have been fortunate enough to operate within a sector that is still lucrative despite the global adversity we’ve all faced. The healthcare and medical device industry are undergoing a period of digital transformation, underpinned by the increase in artificial intelligence (AI). In the first of our ongoing series exploring…
Read MoreHiring Demands: Clinical Roles | State of the Industry 2021
There’s no doubt about it – clinical talent is in huge demand right now, from researchers to project managers and beyond. Spencer Cricks discusses this increased demand over the past year: Our goal at Planet Pharma is to create an organization that strengthens the employer-employee dynamic by connecting clients with talent. This results in making…
Read MoreHow to Address Being Fired During the Interview Process
Whether it came as a surprise or was expected, being fired can be unnerving, upsetting and a blow to your confidence. It can also be intimidating to think about how you’ll address the issue during your job search. Know this – it’s okay to have been fired at one point in your career, the key…
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