Are you starting a new job? Set yourself up for success! Written By: Sarah Yun So you’re starting a new job? Here’s some tips and advice on easing some of those first day jitters. Be yourself; do not try to prove yourself on the first day You don’t have to know everything the first day. [...]
The Importance of a Morning Routine Written By: Jessica Gerber It seems commonly accepted that positive habits lead to an improvement in the quality of someone’s life. Yet, one notion that often goes ignored is that these positive habits that we implement do not need to be major or drastic changes. After studying the work [...]
A Journey Made for a Special Purpose Written By: Sarah Yun “Thank you so much for all your support, it means so much to me”. Working here at Germer International, one of my favorite parts of my job is being able to help people transition smoothly into their next job. I had the opportunity [...]
Non-Technical Skills to Stand Out By: Sydney Grierson In 2022, our company worked with a sales professional who was looking for a new position within the life sciences industry after being laid-off due to restructuring. As luck would have it, we had a new position open in the candidate’s town. We worked directly with the [...]
What is a Growth Mindset? By Hannah Ferguson I’ve worked at Germer International for almost 5 years now, and I can say one of my favorite things about working here is the emphasis on learning, growth, and personal development. We’re constantly reading books and talking about ways to better yourself, both professionally and personally. My [...]
Checking In with Your Recruiter – Why it’s a Good Idea Written By: Catherine Stier, Director of Recruiting In Executive Recruiting for the pharmaceutical industry, each recruiter at Germer International is working with around 15 folks who are actively in the interview process, while interacting with up to 50 industry professionals every day to continue [...]
Parental Leave Written By Allison Delaney After going through “The Great Resignation” in 2022, employee retention is on the top of employer’s minds and is something employees are demanding. Parental leave can be a great way to retain employees. Parental leave allows for employees to take time off without the stress of not having a [...]
What Makes a Strong Client / Recruiter Relationship By: Jessica Gerber Here at Germer International, there is a criteria and behavior from our clients that help us determine which jobs are a top priority. As you can read in Catherine Stier’s blog, 3 Ways to Become Our Favorite Client, she identifies the top criteria: setting [...]
Transition in Remote Work Written by: Jess Goodman Ever since the pandemic, remote work has been more desired by employees. As an employer, it can be overwhelming to ensure all employees are able to make that transition seamlessly while feeling supported and still having a strong company environment. Below are some ways Germer International has [...]
3 Ways to Become Our Favorite Client By: Catherine Stier, Director of Recruiting & Innovation I know, I know, we shouldn’t have favorites. But what can we say? Some of our clients, all pharmaceutical and biotech companies, have proven time and time again that they care about the executive recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process, and [...]
