C.A. McInnis is committed
to a high standard of excellence. This is only achieved
by providing exceptional talent and quality service within
a timely and continuous manner. We are, after all, hired
by the company and therein lies our obligation. However,
as a recruited candidate, you can be reassured knowing our
goal is only achieved if on presentation you are the best
you can be. We ask very detailed questions to determine
if you are appropriate for the position. Most importantly,
we make sure you are ready and open to a move. So often
an individual, when intrigued by a recruiter's call, will
explore a new opportunity out of curiousity. Then, when
presented with an offer, is emotionally unprepared to make
a decision. Along with asking the hard questions, we are
good listeners. Understanding the complexity of change and
how it can impact a family is critical for a successful
transition.
Once qualified, we help you to know the corporate
culture, the responsibilities of the position and the personalities
of those hiring. We help you to prepare for this possible
job change and address any relocation issues. Our role is
to evaluate, educate, counsel, and represent our candidates
professionally. We have achieved a notable reputation by
doing this well.
Why do I need a recruiter?
The advantages to using a recruiter are to insure you are
given a fair evaluation, receive the benefits of interview
counseling and to be considered for any position that is
exclusive to that firm. When applicants respond to a newspaper
advertisement or an internet posting, chances are their
paperwork is among thousands of other qualified and unqualified
resumes. Internet recruiting generates incredible volume
making it an overwhelming task for Human Resource personnel.
Anyone who thinks they can do a job will apply. Human Resources
must sift through and identify only those who are applicable,
wasting valuable man hours. Usually, for most high level
and critical hires, a reputable recruiting firm is called
in from the beginning. These choice opportunities are seldom
publicly advertised.
To read articles related to recruiters as well as other
research material, please go to our Resource
Center.
| How can I achieve an
effective interview? |
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interview requires two critical components: |
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A candidate must be well
informed. You will be given pre-interview information
about the corporate culture, departmental structure,
position titles and individual personalities. We also
provide the latest information on the company's current
drug programs and any disclosed plans for pipeline development. |
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A candidate must have good
communication skills. Extraordinarily talented and accomplished
professionals have been eliminated because they lacked
the ability to keep "speaking and listening"
in good balance. A candidate who rambles about their
expectations may be thought of as a poor listener. However,
the candidate who sits back and waits for the interviewer
to control the conversation may be thought of as a poor
manager. We can and will coach you throughout the interview
process. |
To read articles related to interviewing as well as other
research material, please go to our Resource
Center.
How can I ask my family to relocate?
At C. A. McInnis, we are acutely aware
of the issues surrounding relocation and we believe in confronting
these issues early. The primary reasons behind a candidate's
unwillingness to consider relocation are teenage children,
elderly parents, and the spouse's career. We have sacrificed
many outstanding candidates because of difficult relocation
circumstances. If a candidate is sincere about making a
move, we can help alleviate and even resolve many obstacles.
To read articles related to relocation as well as other
research material, please go to our Resource
Center.
How can I compare compensation to what I am making now?
The majority of candidates considering a move from academic
to corporate positions need to be educated in the complexities
of corporate compensation. Salaries may be substantially
augmented with bonuses; stock programs, incentives, and
mortgage buy downs. We will help you understand the entire
financial package.
What if I get a job offer?
Having the opportunity to make a choice
puts you in an enviable position.
Our company has placed hundreds of doctors, scientists,
and clinical research professionals successfully. We are
objective employment experts and will guide you through
the process. It is imperative that you understand the advantages,
and possibly the disadvantages to make a successful career
change.
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