Best Tasks Of A Cra Podcasts (2025)

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Introduction to TASK Research Academy 24:37

7d ago24:37

24:37

…and why engaging with the TASK Research Academy is essential for clinical research professionals. We were privileged to have a special guest, Karen Cloete, founder of the TASK Research Academy, on our program. This wonderful program offers a unique, immersive learning experience. And yes, the programs are designed for clinical research professiona…

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Navigating Career Crossroads 30:31

2d ago30:31

30:31

Welcome to today’s episode. Join us as we have a beautifully candid conversation with Angelina Diassiti about career crossroads. We discuss feeling the sting of rejection while simply wondering: “What’s next for me?” Have you ever found yourself willing to take any job, not because you are desperate, but because you are unsure what you actually wan…

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The CRA Role Is Changing-Are You Ready? 27:22

6d ago27:22

27:22

Listen to the Podcast That’s Leading the Conversation The last decade has transformed the clinical research landscape, and nowhere is that more evident than in the evolving Clinical Research Associate (CRA) role. Once known as the “road warriors” of clinical trials, today’s CRAs face a new reality: decentralized trials, remote data collection, and …

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LinkedIn Networking Mistakes 29:36

13d ago29:36

29:36

Today, we talk about networking. Not just LinkedIn networking, but all types of networking. Some of you may remember the old-fashioned networking events. You would show up with a business suit on, shake hands, pass out business cards, and then conduct follow-ups afterwards. From my view, the value of these in-person events was the personal touch. I…

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What Does Job Stability Mean? (It Isn’t What You Think) 17:08

16d ago17:08

17:08

Do you believe that permanent positions provide more job stability than contract roles? Many people do, but I have statistics that might challenge that assumption and encourage you to think differently about your career options. It is a common belief that larger, well-established companies are inherently more stable than small startups. However, I …

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Why Use Storytelling in the Interview? 31:11

20d ago31:11

31:11

I love this podcast. Our guest Lyle Gee is a storytelling expert, and because he is so excellent at layering stories into the conversation, two things happen. First, you love to talk to him. If you put this into the context of an interview, he builds rapport almost instantly, which is critically important during an interview. Second, he uses storie…

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How to Navigate Illegal Interview Questions 18:22

22d ago18:22

18:22

Navigating Illegal Interview Questions: A Jobseeker’s Guide Today’s roundtable topic is illegal interview questions. I want to note that this podcast is primarily for the candidate. While hiring managers and interviewers will benefit, job seekers should be educated about interview questions that are classified as illegal. Hiring Managers, we cover …

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Common Resume Failures 19:11

1M ago19:11

19:11

Today, we are going to share some recent real-life resume failures. Did you know that approximately 60% of candidates are rejected because of their resumes? When I share this statistic, most individuals assume these rejections are due to poor grammar or spelling and punctuation issues. You should know that the issues we are going to discuss go well…

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Show the World Your Career Shift is Intentional 18:05

1M ago18:05

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There are a lot of reasons why individuals go through a career shift. Unfortunately, many hiring managers and recruiters question a job candidate’s motivation when the shift is perceived as ‘backward’. As an example, Directors and CRA managers often reach out to us with a desire to step back into a CRA role. Unfortunately, many agencies ignore thes…

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Learn the 3 Ps: Interview Practice, Preparation, and Positivity 28:38

2M ago28:38

28:38

Are you a buttoned up interviewer? Many candidates struggle when it comes to being smooth in an interview. So how do you become more successful at the task of interviewing? Today we are going to teach you the ‘3 Ps’ of interviewing: Interview Practice, Interview Preparation, and Maintaining Positivity throughout the process. Join us as we talk to e…

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What We Think We Become 24:54

2M ago24:54

24:54

Buddha is credited to have stated ‘What we think, we become.’ So let me ask you this – can you be negative and not know it? I asked my friend Google this question and was floored with the resounding yes. Yes, you can be negative and not know it. And in today’s job market, feeling defeated and being discouraged can become a norm. And believe me, all…

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Confessions of a CRA Job Seeker…Everything Has Changed 29:48

2M ago29:48

29:48

If you haven’t looked for a CRA Job in a while, you may be shocked to see how the job search has changed. We teamed up with Senior CRA, Natalie Lomax to discuss her experience. Today’s podcast is focused on how LinkedIn has changed everything related to the job search. We had a wonderful discussion about the ‘ah ha’ moments Natalie experienced, and…

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Jobseekers: Beware of Bad Advice 21:32

2M ago21:32

21:32

I see a lot of bad advice being doled out to job seekers on LinkedIn. Individuals claim to be coaches when they have little substantial ‘real life’ or professional experience. Mentors advise candidates to fudge their resumes or purchase fake degrees. And other job seekers who are in the same ‘unemployed’ boat are giving horrible advice to their col…

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Are You Sacrificing Self Love For Success? 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

And is it possible to separate self-love and success? Do you believe that if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able to take care of others? My mentor has given me this advice more than once. And research agrees that caring for yourself is critically important…especially if you provide care or support to other people. Burnout, overwhelm,…

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CRAs, Do You Know How To Manage Up? 18:03

3M ago18:03

18:03

Effective CRAs know how to manage up. Managing up means that you actively work to understand your supervisor’s priorities and communication style. It also means that based on your manager’s communication style, you effectively (and proactively) keep your supervisor updated with your progress. You also chase them when you need something from them an…

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Common Job Application Rejection Reasons 17:17

3M ago17:17

17:17

Today’s podcast topic is common job application rejection reasons. Why? If you spend any time on LinkedIn, you have seen hundreds of testimonies that speak to how brutal the current job market is. Last week I saw a senior-level candidate who stated he had been searching for a new job for 18 months. He testified that he had submitted over 1700 job a…

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CRAs: Tips to Foster Successful Relationships 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

Several years ago I worked with someone who absolutely drove me crazy. She was extremely smart and quite effective at her job, but getting along with her was a challenge. I spoke with my mentor about it and he said something that completely changed my thought process: No matter how difficult, your goal should always be to build successful relations…

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How to Resign Gracefully 23:37

4M ago23:37

23:37

Is there a way to gracefully leave a position? Join us as we have a heartfelt (and emotional) discussion on how to resign gracefully. Yep – I said emotional. I share a personal situation that may bring different insights into the topic of resignation. We address the four primary reasons team members decide to resign and things to consider before, d…

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Mentoring Advice, Ghost Jobs, and Jobsearch Challenges 18:15

4M ago18:15

18:15

We tackle several important topics in part 2 of our podcast with Damien Hall. For example, how do you handle mentoring advice that recommends you embellish your credentials? What would you tell someone who is enticed or romanced into side-stepping hiring processes in order to get their next gig? How do jobseekers deal with the many ghost Jobs curre…

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Age-Proof Your Candidacy 26:13

5M ago26:13

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The American Society on Aging states that 82% of adults 50 and over experience ageism daily. And the American Psychological Association has gone on record to state “Ageism is one of the last socially acceptable prejudices.” Because this bias is so widespread and therefore the topic so important, we want to discuss how you can age-proof yourself whi…

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Benefits of Staying Positive During the Job Search 29:16

5M ago29:16

29:16

There is no doubt about it…conducting a job search can be stressful. Creating an eye-catching resume and personal brand → stressful. Applying for jobs → stressful. Being ghosted → stressful. Receiving rejections → stressful. Winning interviews → exciting but stressful. Waiting for a job offer → stressful. Not receiving a job offer → stressful. Alte…

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How to Ask Someone to be a Reference 22:34

5M ago22:34

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Many candidates find it extremely difficult to ask someone to be a reference. I find one of the primary reasons is that the candidate doesn’t want to bother past supervisors. After all, providing a reference can be time-consuming. As a supervisor myself, I can honestly say it would never be a burden for me to serve as a reference for one of my top …

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Confessions of a Sr CRA 27:36

6M ago27:36

27:36

We receive the question of ‘how to become a Sr CRA so frequently, we recently recorded a roundtable providing tangible advice on how to progress into the role. But due to the frequency of the question, I felt it would be important to ask one of my own: Do junior-level candidates understand the good, bad, and ugly of being a Sr CRA? Maybe…maybe not.…

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How do You Advance to Senior CRA? 14:59

6M ago14:59

14:59

I was recently conducting a coaching session when someone asked what skills or experiences she needed to advance into a Senior CRA role. It seems like a simple question but the answer can be quite complex. Should you focus on gaining foundational experience? And if so, what clinical research foundational experience is most important? Does your job …

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How to Use Humor in a Job Interview 16:41

6M ago16:41

16:41

Does the job interview always have to be serious? Yes…and no. Of course, there are components of every job interview that should be serious. However, I feel that being too serious in an interview is a flawed approach and a missed opportunity. Why? Research shows that when used properly, the use of humor facilitates personal attachment and builds co…

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The Art of Overcoming a Career Setback 30:27

7M ago30:27

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The job search can be a challenge. How do you, as a jobseeker overcome a career setback in a way that makes you stronger? Our special guest John Nocero would state it is time to ‘Becky Up’. Becky Lynch (John’s Shero) has been quoted as saying: You can be going through hardships sometimes, and you’re struggling, and then you’re wondering if you’re e…

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Counteroffers and Oddball Interview Questions 21:41

7M ago21:41

21:41

Jobseekers should know that there are similarities in how you handle counteroffers and oddball interview questions. Oddball interview questions are unconventional and typically the answers are quite difficult. So what is the purpose of oddball interview questions? And how can you handle them gracefully? Likewise, counteroffers can be a challenge. T…

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CRA Doppelgangers: Expand Your Search 16:51

7M ago16:51

16:51

Have you ever heard the term ‘doppelganger’? Doppelgangers are persons who are considered a double of another individual. Today I want to speak about CRA Doppelgangers and what it means to jobseekers. Why? Because our industry is rocking! There are currently over 113 thousand active studies listed on clinicaltrials.gov with 21,692 in the “Not Yet R…

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Is Leadership a Hard or Soft Skill? 24:56

7M ago24:56

24:56

While leadership is considered a soft skill, effective leaders will use a combination of hard and soft skills to excel in their roles. So how do you learn how to motivate and inspire team members? What personality traits do you need to sharpen to become a more successful leader? What hard skills are necessary to be accepted in a leadership role? In…

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The Unsung Heroes in Clinical Research 27:16

7M ago27:16

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As we struggle to help identify a clear career pathway for those who want to become clinical research associates, I often wonder about the unsung heroes in our industry. I also wonder why these unsung heroes don’t get as much visibility as CRAs because their jobs are so incredibly important! The first role that comes to mind is that of a Study Coor…

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Does Job Tenure Matter? 14:56

8M ago14:56

14:56

Yes…and no. But before we dig into the truth about job tenure, let’s discuss what it is. Job tenure is the length of time someone has worked for one company. Many identify tenure as long or short. And while there are several factors to consider when looking at job tenure, you should know that overall, as long as you are progressing in a way that is…

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Communication and Teamwork Skills 23:02

8M ago23:02

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The ACRP has done a wonderful job putting together a core competency framework for Clinical Study Monitoring. One particular domain covers communication and teamwork. This competency area covers relationships and communication with clinical study team members and investigative site staff. The ACRP’s specific expectations within this competency incl…

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Bad Email Etiquette Examples 21:54

8M ago21:54

21:54

Did you realize that your email etiquettecan cost you a position before the hiring manager or recruiter even looks at your resume? In today’s team roundtable, we provide bad email etiquette examples…and some of them may surprise you. We provide examples of candidate trips and falls during their qualification process, when they send thank-you notes,…

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Ways CRAs Can Increase Productivity 14:17

8M ago14:17

14:17

In part 3 of our 3-part series, we discuss how CRAs can increase productivity using various methods. For example, what technology can you introduce to make yourself more efficient and organized? And how should you tailor your organization and time management methodologies to fit your personality, style, and work/life situation? Join us as two of ou…

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Organizational Tips for CRAs 21:20

9M ago21:20

21:20

In part 2 of our 3-part series, we continue our discussion on Time Management and Organizational Skills with two of our favorite CRAs, Tuypeakus McKay and Chiquita Caudle Sanders. In this episode, we share some organizational tips that CRAs at any level can benefit from. We give ideas on how to squeeze in tasks while traveling and also describe som…

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Time Management Skills for CRAs 17:40

9M ago17:40

17:40

I have yet to speak to someone who admits they have weak time management skills. Everyone we interview thinks their ability to manage deliverables and calendars is stellar. They are not. Our data shows that the lack of organizational and time management skills is the number one reason why we release CRAs. I find this data interesting! Overall, this…

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How a Victim Mentality Can Sabotage Your Job Search 22:12

9M ago22:12

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All of us…me included…have been victimized. We have all been wronged. We have all been taken advantage of. Cards have been stacked against us in terms of illness, debt, or abandonment. Many of us have been abused, neglected, or otherwise mistreated. Earth is a tough place and sometimes folks will attribute adverse life circumstances in a way that f…

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Is Candidate Fraudulence Causing Unintentional Discrimination? 31:41

10M ago31:41

31:41

In today’s podcast, we team up with a tenured CRA professional and trusted colleague, Mashaan Guy, to discuss an undesired side effect of the candidate fraudulence we are experiencing in this industry. I am going to call this side effect unintentional discrimination. And to define the term, unintentional discrimination happens when unconscious bias…

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Interview Technique-The Awkward Pause 20:28

10M ago20:28

20:28

You have prepared for your interview by considering every possible question that may be asked. Although you are nervous, you feel ready. And then it happens, the silence is deafening…no one is talking. How do you handle the awkward pause? Are you supposed to talk? Is the interviewer going to say something? Jeez…what do you do? I call it ‘The Art of…

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Digital Footprint vs Personal Branding 19:30

11M ago19:30

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Candidates are often confused with the difference between their digital footprint and personal brand. More often than not, candidates believe they are the same thing. They are not the same. Neither a digital footprint nor a personal brand happens overnight. This means every professional should be aware of these concepts. And if you are currently a …

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Horrible Job Search Advice 57:16

11M ago57:16

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I just saw another article giving horrible job search advice. It is plentiful…and I have found that jobseekers often find it difficult to sort through good versus bad advice. But one thing is certain, following the wrong advice will cost you when it comes to landing your next position. Today we have a very special podcast for our audience. I was ho…

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How to Fine-Tune Your Career Trajectory 23:21

11M ago23:21

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The act of crafting a personal brand prior to starting a job search can actually shape your career trajectory. This is important because identifying your career path will help you plan what types of work situations will best fit your current goals. Meaning, that as you analyze your true passion, what you represent or want to represent, and how you …

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Why Create Job Descriptions? 28:18

11M ago28:18

28:18

I feel most of our clients undervalue the importance of job descriptions. Most hiring managers view them as an advertisement…and since it takes a lot of effort to craft one, why invest the time? Especially since there are no state or federal requirements to provide job descriptions for most positions. While a clear and detailed employment post can …

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Combating Job Search Anxiety 20:58

11M ago20:58

20:58

Job search anxiety is very common. There are typically three reasons why employers don’t respond to a candidate who applies for an open position: The candidate isn’t qualified (or isn’t as qualified as others), The candidate is overqualified and doesn’t explain why they are applying, or The candidate didn’t move quickly enough to be considered. In …

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How to Work With a Recruiter 21:40

11M ago21:40

21:40

Today’s roundtable is about how to work with a recruiter. And while we speak about working with a recruiter to obtain a new position, we also discuss how to continue working with your recruiter to transition into your role (if a perm position) or as you work out your assignment (if contract). A primary focus of this roundtable is how to work with a…

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Can You Count on Employment Check Results? 22:00

12M ago22:00

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Many hiring managers feel employment verification and background checks are a waste of time and money. Alternatively, other clinical operations managers feel an employment check protects them from candidate fraudulence. Our firm feels performing a background check is necessary for certain roles. We also believe you should always verify a candidate'…

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Professional Networking = Small World Phenomenon 17:48

12M ago17:48

17:48

Today’s roundtable is about how professional networking can create a Small World Phenomenon for you. And no, I am not talking about Disney World’s Small World ride. I am talking about the principle that Wikipedia describes where short chains of acquaintances, often no more than a handful of individuals, connect any two people on the planet. This co…

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What Not to Say in a Job Interview 20:31

1y ago20:31

20:31

It is standard practice for interviewers to open up the discussion with a question like “tell me about yourself” or “walk me through your resume.” I like starting an interview this way because it typically puts the candidate at ease while giving me an idea of what he/she is looking for. While there are certain key points you want to make when answe…

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Self-Defeating Beliefs of the Unemployed 19:58

1y ago19:58

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The topic of this week’s roundtable is self-defeating beliefs and how they may be keeping you unemployed or unhappily employed. I refer to self-defeating habit patterns as Blockers. Blockers are those habit patterns that may have helped you survive in the past but are no longer beneficial to you. For example, as a baby, you cried when you were hung…

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What Leads to Firing a Friend 23:38

1y ago23:38

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Do you think that bosses can have friends at work? It is a complicated question…and if your answer is no, then I am certainly guilty. I love my team members. Each and every one of them are more than just colleagues to me. But as the boss, fostering close relationships with team members can sometimes lead to firing a friend. The irony is that most f…

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