New Year new job? Get ahead of the crowd now!

In a survey by jobsite.co.uk it showed that 42% of people will look for a new job in January, with half of all people surveyed saying they used the Christmas break to think about their career. It also showed that 13% of people will start their new job search after receiving their January pay cheque.

While wanting more money is the biggest reason for January job hunting, 51% of people looking for a new position crave more job satisfaction, and more than 1 in 10 are simply unhappy in their current job.

Top 5 reasons for looking for a new job in the New Year

1. More money

2. Job satisfaction
3. To further my career
4. I’m unhappy in my current job
5. I want a less stressful job

 According to new research from Job Bounties (www.jobbounties.com ) history shows the first Monday back to work after the Christmas break is when 2 in 5 people currently in work will search the words "jobs" or "Vacancies" on Google!

The Holidays are fast approaching and before you know you know it, we’ll be in January. You may feel that you can take a break from your job search as you think companies are not hiring at the end of the year. While that may be the case for some companies, other companies may still have budget set aside and positions they want to fill for the start of the New Year. Either way, this is not the time for you to stop looking for a job. In January, there will be even more people competing for the jobs and you want to get ahead of the crowd now. The health care industry consumes over 10 percent of gross domestic product of most developed nations making it very competitive as it’s one of the world's largest and fastest-growing industries.　

Tips to get you started!

• make a list of jobs that interest you and research job openings -check out Kubo’s website www.kuborecruitment.com
• Get your CV/resume up-to-date!
• Get your social media profiles in line – have a look at our previous  blog “The good, the bad and the ugly side of social media for your job search” for Kubo’s advice on how to make the best of yours!

 

So get ahead of the crowd and get in touch with Kubo Recruitment to start your search today!

The Good, the bad and the ugly side of using social media for your job search: Part 1

Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook are all great ways of networking and aiding you in your job search, but what happens when you’re personal life back fires on your professional one and hinders instead of helps you. With stories in the media about people being fired over posts that their work colleagues have seen, Kubo are looking at the 3 main social networking sites and advice on how to use them effectively for your job hunting.

Part 1 LinkedIn

LinkedIn is designed specifically for professional networking, and 89% of employers who were asked in a 2012 survey of 1,000 recruiters by recruiting-technology Company Jobvite, said that they have made a hire through LinkedIn so you should try to keep everything professional on your profile. Below are top tips on how to use LinkedIn effectively.

• Photo- Keep your photo professional at all times, no pictures of you pulling funny faces or nights out with your friends where you went dressed as a pirate. Try to look happy in your photo; no one wants to see a miserable person staring back at them when they are looking for a potential candidate it gives the wrong impression. A simple head shot of you looking professional is perfect.




• Headline-The headline is the first line under your name that people see when you come up in a search.　 This is basically your first impression to a potential employer, so sell yourself and stand out from the crowd. If you’re looking for work then say you are and it’s also a good idea to put key words of your desired role as you will come up in more searches.




• Get Connected- LinkedIn is all about networking so the more connections you have the more connections you can make. LinkedIn works on a 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd connection basis so this means you are able to view more people and profiles the more connections you have.




• Join Groups- LinkedIn has groups for near enough everything, so find the industry and groups relevant to you and get joining. Groups will open you up to hundreds of new connections that are outside your network and also allows you to message other group members for free!




• Contact info- If an employer or recruiter is doing a search and you are their 3^rd or 4^th connection they will not be able to message you (inmail) without the specific paid version. So having your email address somewhere on the page gives them the opportunity to contact you directly so you won’t miss out on that new opportunity!




• Profile- Getting all the correct information across on your profile and in a clear and precise manner is key! Outline your current and past jobs leaving no gaps with a brief description of your job role is the best way, as it looks tidy and is easier for prospective employers to read! LinkedIn also has a step-by-step guide to help you complete your profile.



• Recommendations and Endorsements- having past work colleagues or customers recommending you and your work is a great way of showing potential employers evidence of your successes. LinkedIn recently introduced endorsements which allows your connections to endorse particular skills.




• Follow Companies-Companies usually list job openings on their company page which then show up in your news feed if you are following that company. Then you will never miss a job opportunity!

Are you following Kubo Recruitment on LinkedIn yet? We constantly list job openings on our company page in the life sciences and clinical research sector.

In part 2 Kubo will be looking at how you should be very careful about what you post on Twitter and Facebook because things may come back to haunt you!

　

Hug Your Boss Day is 23rd of August: Are You "Celebrating"?

National Hug Your Boss Day is on the 23rd of August and it’s reported that 45% of people think its ok to hug your boss. Kubo Recruitment wants to know: what do you think? 

A recent study conducted by TipTopJob went on to find that:

•             Only 5% would hug their boss when their boss praised them

•             15% would hug their boss on “hello” or “goodbye”

•             19% would hug if they got a promotion.

Kubo did a bit of research and unsurprisingly more women than men thought it was acceptable to hug their boss, but only if they had gotten to know him or her a bit first.

Research shows that it also depends greatly on what industry or work environment you are in as to whether a hug was deemed appropriate.

For example, in the healthcare sector it is typical to give your colleagues and your boss a hug to say “hello” or “goodbye” , but if you worked in a larger corporate business it was more “professional “ to greet someone with a handshake.

But what about cultural differences? In Japan it is customary to bow upon a business greeting, and in Italy you give a kiss on each cheek.

National Hug Your Boss Day was launched back in 2008 to promote workplace relationships and highlight the importance of getting along with your boss/manager.
 

With all this in mind, what are your thoughts? Are you a “pro hugger” or do you think that a handshake is appropriate in the work place at all times? Comment below with your thoughts!

 http://www.nationalhugyourbossday.co.uk/

Thanks for Visiting Us at DIA in Boston, and Remember...We're Hiring!

Kubo Recruitment was pleased to be first time exhibitor at the DIA Annual Meeting in Boston the last week of June. The event was very successful for us as we were able to meet many colleagues in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry as well as professionals looking for job opportunities in the sector. For Kubo, the DIA Annual Meeting was a chance to introduce ourselves to the North American market and meet potential job candidates for our many job openings there. 

Kubo is also proud to have been a part of the One Fund Boston charity runs held throughout the conference. Organized by CROS NT and Datatrak, the charity 5K runs raised money for One Fund which supports the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Kubo's Head of Recruitment, Rachel Keay, ran both runs, and Kubo sold t-shirts at its booth to collect donations. At the end of the conference, $1,615 was raised for One Fund Boston.

Kubo also had the opportunity to co-host a networking event at the New England Aquarium. We would like to thank everyone who came to visit us at this great event. 

Overall, Kubo was very happy with the conference turnout and the quality of job candidates we met at our booth. That being said, we take this time to remind our U.S. job candidates that we do have job openings in your country, including:

• ADaM Statistical Expert: for this role, we are looking for an in depth knowledge and experience of data collection and reporting in drug development and clinical processes, design of ADaM datasets to support complex endpoint analysis, and experience with a variety of study designs. 
• Clinical Data Manager
• Contract Statisticians (on site)
• SAS Statistical Programmer
• Clinical Project Manager/Business Development

Upload your profile to our website to be considered for a position listed above or future positions that match your skills and experience. 

We would like to thank all of those who visited us at our booth during the show, attended our networking event and contributed to One Fund Boston. Kubo is already looking forward to next year's show in San Diego and has already booked its booth space! 

Kubo to be First Time Exhibitor at DIA Boston: Visit us at Booth 608

The DIA 49th Annual Meeting is just around the corner, taking place June 23-26 in Boston, Massachusetts. Kubo Recruitment is excited to be a first time exhibitor at Booth 608 as it looks to expand its recruitment services to the North American market and recruit new talent in the life sciences sector. Here are a few things you can expect from Kubo at this year's DIA Annual Meeting.

Kubo Recruitment offers recruitment services, including contract, executive search and contingency recruitment, to the life sciences industry both in Europe and the U.S. As a first time exhibitor at the DIA, Kubo is eager to further expand in North America. 

During the conference, Kubo is also looking to recruit talent for the many positions available in the U.S. in the life sciences and clinical research sectors. Kubo is looking to recruit Clinical Data Managers, Biostatisticians, Statistical Programmers, Pharmacovigilance professionals, Medical Writers, Monitors and CRAs and IT professionals for both contract and full time work. Please visit Booth 608 to leave your resume and discuss job openings.

Hot Job Opening in the U.S. - ADaM Statistical Expert

Networking Event at New England Aquarium 

Kubo will also be co-hosting a cocktail networking reception at the New England Aquarium on June 25th at 6 p.m. in the West Wing Gallery. If you are interested in attending, please contact us at info@kuborecruitment.com or visit our booth to pick up a ticket.

One Fund Boston Charity Runs

Kubo is also participating in Runners in Life Sciences Charity Fun Runs to raise money for One Fund Boston. The 5K runs are scheduled for Sunday, June 23rd at 4 p.m. and Tuesday, June 25th at 7 a.m. All proceeds go to One Fund Boston which supports victims of the Boston marathon bombings. For more information or to register, click here. 

Drop your Business Card to Win a Hockey Jersey from the Milton Keynes Storm

Kubo Recruitment is a proud sponsor of the Milton Keynes Storm U16 ice hockey team. During the conference, Kubo will be giving away a hockey jersey each day. Drop your business card in our collection bowl during the conference for your chance to win!