The BioHire Journal
A quarterly digest featuring the most timely and important conversations for life sciences recruiters and stakeholders in the hiring process.
Third-Party Recruitment or In-House Teams: When to Choose One Over the Other
When looking for that bespoke candidate, a partnership between in-house HR and a third-party search firm yields the best results.
Optimizing Your Desk Space
Whether you work from home or go into an office, optimize your desk space to maximize comfort and productivity with these tips.
Workplace Awards: How Valuable Are They In Attracting Candidates, Really?
Winning workplace awards certainly won’t hurt, but there’s much more to the story.
Overwhelmed by AI: The Unqualified Application Flood
How Do Employers Qualitatively Keep Pace in a Sea of Embellished Resumes? A recent Financial Times article estimates that around half of job applicants are now consistently using AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Gemini, to apply for roles. This...
Good Scientist, Bad Interviewer?
Structured interviews and setting aside first impressions can help biotech hiring managers uncover talented but reserved candidates, ensuring strong scientists aren’t overlooked due to interview style or first impressions. Shifting focus to “screening in” candidates promotes a more accurate assessment of both technical and soft skills.
Backdoor References in Recruitment: Insight or Invasion?
Backdoor references can offer valuable insights into a candidate’s skills and work ethic beyond their formal references, but hiring managers must handle them with care to ensure credibility and confidentiality. These informal checks should complement structured interviews rather than serve as the primary assessment tool.
