The Life Sciences Careers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Don Alexander
If you're a Life Sciences executive, hiring manager, or HR professional wanting to keep track of labor market changes and learn how to onboard the best talent in the industry, then this is the podcast for you. Job seekers will also hear about valuable career advice and job search tips.
The Life Sciences Careers Podcast involves topics and interviews with experts involved in search, recruiting and hiring top talent. Hosted by GeneCoda® executive and professional search. www.genecoda.com
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The US FTC proposed a rule in January that would ban all non-compete agreements with limited exceptions. This rule could significantly impact employees and employers that have them in place.
What is the benefit of being on LinkedIn if there is no or little attempt to update or detail information found on one’s profile or engage one’s network?
What can insights from professional reference checks give us and what are some great questions we can ask?
Similarities between drug development and executive search processes. Quite a few leads go into an approved candidate in both cases!
If your company is in high growth mode and constantly adding new hires, the question of “how will we keep our company culture” will be one you will grapple with.
In this series, we’ll speak about how to select a search firm and today we’ll cover questions around search firm fees, expenses & guarantees.
In this series, we’ll speak about how to select a search firm and today we’ll cover questions around search firm value adds.
In this series, we’ll speak about how to select a search firm and this episode covers questions around search firm benchmarks.
In this series, we’ll speak about how to select a search firm and this episode covers questions around search firm capacity.
In this series, we’ll speak about how to select a search firm and this episode covers questions around search firm credibility.
In this series, we’ll speak about how to select a search firm and this episode covers questions around search firm discovery and the sourcing process.
Whether it’s hiring a candidate, a search firm or cousin Vinny, key to the decision is whether you believe there is enough translational background and motivation to get the job done.
Most of us have our favorite interview questions but do the questions we’re asking really help us learn more about a candidate and their potential fit to the role we’re recruiting for?
One of the common traps hiring managers and recruiters can make when sourcing potential candidates is not following up with them and assuming they are not interested.
One of the common errors we can all be susceptible to in the hiring process is not staying in touch with candidates to keep them updated and informed throughout the entire hiring process.
Are you using the "beer test" in hiring decisions? It's time to think about "culture add" instead of "culture fit".
An example (and closed deal) highlighting the importance of an intermediary in the recruiting process.
Why is it important to conduct executive search diligence? Let's start with how it might impact your own career!
What is a connector and what common traits do they share? Why look beyond someone's immediate profession to see if they might be a good connection? Why is online research no substitute for connecting with others?
Tired of poor or few applicants to your job posts? Maybe it's your job description that could use some upgrades...
After a rigorous interview process, you're left with a short list of only 1 candidate. What should you do?
Armageddon presents a compelling story and teaches us many lessons about hiring, teamwork and leadership.
When chasing the elusive "Purple Squirrel", do you consider jobs to be done and job stretch in your hiring?
If Trust = the sum of (credibility + reliability + intimacy) divided by self-orientation. How does a “Trust Equation” then apply to interviewing and hiring?
What positions, assuming there were resignations today, would cripple your business in the near term?
In case you're seeking a Jedi Master for your business, Yoda has some good lessons we can borrow when it comes to the hiring process.
This series reflects on common recruitment mistakes made through the hiring process. Part 6 offers perspective on mistakes that are made once a candidate is onboarded.
This series reflects on common recruitment mistakes made through the hiring process. Part 5 offers perspective on mistakes that are made once a candidate has accepted your offer.
This series reflects on common recruitment mistakes made through the hiring process. Part 4 offers perspective on mistakes that are made during the offer process.
This series reflects on common recruitment mistakes made through the hiring process. Part 3 offers perspective on mistakes that are made during the recruiting process.
This series reflects on common recruitment mistakes made through the hiring process. Part 2 offers perspective on mistakes that are made during the initial stages of the recruiting process.
This series reflects on common recruitment mistakes made through the hiring process.
Part 1 offers perspective on mistakes made before the interview process commences.
Homework assignments. A great interviewing tool or free labor?
Referenced Article: https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/03/job-interview-work-assignments-free-labor.html
Search firms like ours can be extremely valuable in this process but what other strategies can you deploy if considering a relocation to another state or country?
The COVID pandemic has disrupted the lives of most people I know in the past year and it got me to thinking about how much change is too much change.
In recruiting, as in life, the “gold medalist” or candidate who gets the job is often separated by the “silver medalist” or the runner up candidate, by mere inches. Since the gold medalist most often only finishes a short distance from the silver medalist, have you considered what you can do to become the gold medalist, the next time you interview?
Any Given Sunday Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-xmY5XKEnY
Is your team getting ready for a potential product launch? If so, the ramifications of potential market miscalculations is likely a top concern of yours. Are you certain you have the right people on your team’s bus?
Contact us on: https://www.genecoda.com/contact/
What does fishing for people have in common with actual fishing and how do the two differ?
For the eBook mentioned in our video, see: https://www.genecoda.com/12steps_ebook/
John Campbell, Global Head of Corporate Recruiting at LabCorp / Covance, and Don Alexander, President and Managing Director of GeneCoda, discuss considerations for companies contemplating Retained versus Contingency search. This part of the dialogue discusses the search firm point of view.
John Campbell, Global Head of Corporate Recruiting at LabCorp / Covance, and Don Alexander, President and Managing Director of GeneCoda, discuss considerations for companies contemplating Retained versus Contingency search. This part of the dialogue discusses the candidate point of view.
John Campbell, Global Head of Corporate Recruiting at LabCorp / Covance, and Don Alexander, President and Managing Director of GeneCoda, discuss considerations for companies contemplating Retained versus Contingency search. This part of the dialogue discusses the client point of view.
What does it mean to network successfully? How do professionals maximize the value of their networking? What might an “ideal” networking event look like?
For more information, please see our blog post on: https://www.genecoda.com/blog/networking-survey/#more-18753
How does a martial artist's black belt test of breaking a cement paver relate to breaking barriers in a broad sense?
Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Sources of hire information is of value to anyone involved in the hiring process because it helps determine the origins of a hire. Armed with this information, hiring managers can make better decisions on where to allocate resources.
Likewise, it is important for job seekers to prioritize where their likelihood of success is greatest. Since companies use Sources of Hire information for their benefit, as a job seeker, why shouldn’t you?
For more information, please see our blog post on: https://www.genecoda.com/blog/think-networking-is-going-to-get-you-your-next-job-think-again/
We've all been told that unplanned employee turnover costs a lot. How much? Well, that depends on the nature of the role and your company's particulars but what if there was a way this could be accurately calculated?
After watching this video, click the blog post link below and scroll to the link at the bottom. You will need to have your own data or you can use estimates provided by the calculator, itself. There is no charge to use this tool. Buckle up! You may be surprised with how expensive it is to lose great talent!
Link to access the blog post: https://www.genecoda.com/blog/employee-turnover-cost/#more-2275
In our functions of corporate and advisory board series, we interview Barry Buzogany, Esq. an advisor to several private and public company boards including the advisory board of GeneCoda®.
In part 4 of our 4 part series, Barry discusses board fundamentals including how Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards are compensated, compensation benchmarking, committee compensation and board members as shareholders.
In our functions of corporate and advisory board series, we interview Barry Buzogany, Esq. an advisor to several private and public company boards including the advisory board of GeneCoda®.
In part 3 of our 4 part series, Barry discusses board fundamentals including how Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards are created, key criteria for selecting members, the role investors play and prototypical sizes.
In our functions of corporate and advisory board series, we interview Barry Buzogany, Esq. an advisor to several private and public company boards including the advisory board of GeneCoda®.
In part 2 of our 4 part series, Barry discusses board fundamentals including why and when to form an Advisory Board, the differences between an Advisor and Consultant, Corporate and Advisory member numbers and changes, and Board Observers.
In our functions of corporate and advisory board series, we interview Barry Buzogany, Esq. an advisor to several private and public company boards including the advisory board of GeneCoda®.
In part 1 of our 4 part series, Barry discusses board fundamentals including governance and reporting structures, legal liability, duties, and time / meeting structure.
Outside of our direct work with clients, when I get requests to make introductions and connection, I ask the requestor to author / ghostwrite what they would like me to send to introduce them.
Employing or using poor and / or inexperienced talent acquisition specialists, headhunters or recruiters is one of the worst decisions a company can make when seeking seasoned executives and professionals.
Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Employment Stability | Myths and Realities. You are in charge of your career!
Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Tips for Avoiding the Resume Black Hole - Part 2.
Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Tips for Avoiding the Resume Black Hole - Part 1.
Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Purposeful Job Search - Part 2.
Check out this post on our blog at https://www.genecoda.com/blog/purposeful-job-search-your-7-part-career-gps/
Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Purposeful Job Search - Part 1.
Check out our candidate resource blog at https://www.genecoda.com/life-sciences-professionals/resource-library/
For Triangle Biotech Tuesday, Don Alexander of Genecoda hosted a panel discussion on the topic of "COVID hiring: What are companies doing differently?", featuring Andrea Johnson – Senior HR Manager - Kymanox and Aaron Turner – Talent Acquisition Manager at RTI International.
Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Resume guidance Part 2.
Check out our candidate resource blog at https://www.genecoda.com/life-sciences-professionals/resource-library/
John Campbell, Global Head of Corporate Recruiting at LabCorp / Covance, and Don Alexander, President and Managing Director of GeneCoda, discuss various considerations for companies considering Retained versus Contingency search.
Our candidate tip series offers guidance to help you land your next great job! Resume guidance Part 1.
Check out our candidate resource blog at https://www.genecoda.com/life-sciences-professionals/resource-library/
The 12th segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
The 11th segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
The tenth segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
The ninth segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
The eighth segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
The seventh segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
The sixth segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
The fifth segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
The fourth segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
The third segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
The second segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
A guide to leveraging the information contained in the Life Sciences Pulse Labor Market report. Sign up for the report on https://www.genecoda.com/life-sciences-pulse-report/
The first segment of our 12 part series on how to attract, retain and recruit the top 1% of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostic) talent.
GeneCoda® President and Managing Director is interviewed by Jay Graves of Pathfinder Business Consultants about the impacts of the COVID-19 / Coronavirus on recruiting, hiring and retention during the pandemic. The interview covers industry outlook and trends as well as opportunities and challenges for companies that are hiring talent in the Life Sciences sector.
Ted Benson of Corralling Chaos interviews GeneCoda® Managing Director, Don Alexander about recruiting passive candidates. Part 1 focuses on defining the promise and challenges. Part 2 will help listeners succeed in recruiting passive candidates.
Ted Benson of Corralling Chaos interviews GeneCoda® Managing Director, Don Alexander about recruiting passive candidates. Part 1 focuses on defining the promise and challenges. Part 2 will help listeners succeed in recruiting passive candidates.