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Jasmyn answers the below questions submitted from listeners: What skills do you need to move into the CRA role? How can you crack the CRA interview? How can obtain a basic, foundational knowledge of the CRA role responsibilities and duties? What job opportunities area available in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries and clinical research organizations (CROs). Should I include therapeutic areas on my resume even if I only have 5 therapeutic areas of experience? Should therapeutic area have its own section on my resume? How can I increase my Source Data Verification (SDV) pace/speed? Which transferable skills should I focus on when applying for iCRA/CRA I roles? How difficult is it to transition into pharma CRA from a medical device field? How can we get employers to take a chance on us if we are transitioning from another profession and have little to no clinical research experience? How do you measure a start-up companies chance of success to consider if you should work with them or not? If you want to learn how you can launch and take control of your career and break into your first CRA position (with no monitoring experience or certification), book a call with Jasmyn to learn more about she can help you! Visit www.AspiringCRA.com to book a call. Love the podcast? Show the love by leaving a review and sharing this episode.

This is part 2 of a 2-part series with Jamie Duffy. So, if you have not heard part 1, go back and listen to part 1. You don’t want to miss it. In this episode, Jamie discusses: Her tips on how to take control of your career and strategies for getting promoted Clinical Trial Lead (CTL) versus CRA Line Manager responsibilities Job search and interview tips for CRAs and Aspiring CRAs Mistakes to avoid at all costs during the job interview The importance of having both hard (technical) skills and soft skills Tips for navigating a relationship with a challenging manager ***If you are ready to launch and take control of your career and break into your first CRA position (with no monitoring experience or certification), book a call with Jasmyn to learn more about she can help you! Visit www.AspiringCRA.com to book a call.

Jasmyn answers the below questions submitted from listeners: For people looking to transition careers to a CRA role, how do they focus their resume and what type of skills or qualifications should they focus on? If you your research experience is more than 10 years ago, how can those skills be referred to on your resume without looking outdated What degree is needed to become a CRA? If you don't have a degree, is there a way to become a CRA with a training program? What would one expect day-to-day to look like as a CRA? What would be the next level up from a CRA? How can you transition into a CRA role if you don't have monitoring experience, but you have years of clinical research experience? If you want to learn how you can launch and take control of your career and break into your first CRA position (with no monitoring experience or certification), book a call with Jasmyn to learn more about she can help you! Visit www.AspiringCRA.com to book a call. Love the podcast? Show the love by leaving a review and sharing this episode.

In this episode, Jamie discusses: How she had over 15 years of clinical research experience before she landed her first CRA role and still struggled to get her foot in the door even with all of that experience How she was able to go straight from the site to a Sponsor CRA role The difference between being a CRA on the CRO side versus the sponsor side The complexities of dialysis studies How she was able to fast-track her career to the Senior CRA level How networking helped her progress in her career What to do after you start a role that isn’t quite what you expected Life as a Clinical Operations Manager ***If you are ready to launch and take control of your career and break into your first CRA position (with no monitoring experience or certification), book a call with Jasmyn to learn more about she can help you! Visit www.AspiringCRA.com to book a call.

In this episode, Jasmyn discusses the top 10 lessons she learned that have helped her not only land her first CRA roble but fast track her CRA career: 1. You need a vision, goals, and a plan Be proactive Don’t give up Embrace, appreciate, and leverage everything that you learn along the way Don't rush the process We all have a personal brand, and we are all marketing ourselves whether we are aware of it or not  You are in control of your career  It is essential to shift your thinking from a job mindset to a career mindset Leveraging LinkedIn and networking are secret weapons You are your biggest asset ***If you are ready to launch and take control of your career and break into your first CRA position (with no monitoring experience or certification), book a call with Jasmyn to learn more about she can help you! Visit www.AspiringCRA.com to book a call.

In this episode, Mario discusses: How starting his career as an Oncology SC at a site created a strong clinical research foundation The pros and cons of working at a large institution versus a small site How willing to relocate can increase your chances of landing your position How submitting hundreds of applications as a new applicant is the worst strategy How he bounced back after being ghosted by a company How he was able to turn an initial rejection into an offer The importance of asking for feedback after job interviews The difference between working for a small startup on the Sponsor side versus a big CRO The challenges and perks of monitoring Oncology trials The upside and downside of being a contract CRA The job responsibilities of being in a CRA sponsor oversight role Mario loves mentoring and training Aspiring CRAs and junior CRAs and has a YouTube channel where he shares tips. You can check it out at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarioDeSouza. ***If you are ready to launch and take control of your career and break into your first CRA position (with no monitoring experience or certification), book a call with Jasmyn to learn more about she can help you! Visit www.AspiringCRA.com to book a call.

In this episode, Jasmyn shares the #1 thing stopping you from landing your first CRA job and progressing in your clinical research career by breaking it down into a list of 10 problems: Dealing with mind drama Having no plan, vision, or mission Being unclear on your goals and your why Suffering from "Institutionalized Education Shock" Doing too much or not enough Being focused on the wrong thing Listening to the wrong people Listening to too many different people Suffering from “More Syndrome” Entitlement ***If you are ready to launch and take control of your career and break into your first CRA position (with no monitoring experience or certification), book a call with Jasmyn to learn more about she can help you! Visit www.AspiringCRA.com to book a call.

In this episode, Janvi discusses: Her journey from India to working as an In-house CRA in the United States (US) How people outside of the US can leverage STEM degrees to migrate to the US and work How she strategically leveraged her education to create her dream career The importance of promoting yourself and selling yourself to land your dream job, especially with no industry experience The importance of tailoring your resume to each job description (JD) How to successfully tap into your full potential and not settle for roles out of line with your goals The importance of taking a pause to gain clarity and understand your why The power of networking Her special secrets to successfully landing her first CRA role ***If you are ready to launch and take control of your career and break into your first CRA position (with no monitoring experience or certification), book a call with Jasmyn to learn more about she can help you! Visit www.AspiringCRA.com to book a call.

In this episode Jasmyn discusses: How applying to everything thing that you see and just throwing darts hoping that something sticks, with no plan, takes you further away from reaching your goal of landing your first CRA position The power of leveraging LinkedIn and how it is the easiest way to take control of your brand, market yourself, and expand your network How the job description is your own personal cheat sheet If you are ready to launch and take control of your career and break into your first CRA position (with no monitoring experience or certification), book a call with Jasmyn to learn more about she can help you! Visit www.AspiringCRA.com to book a call.

In this episode Jeannie Farnsworth shares: Her 20-year clinical research journey How starting at the site level as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) created a strong foundation and backbone for her career How she started her own consulting company as a CRC How having a CRA as a mentor & coach helped her clinical research career How important it is to gain clinical research experience before hopping into a CRA role The power of networking and staying connected How important being proactive and taking the initiative is to taking control of your career The challenges with being a traveling CRA, especially with a family and kids, and how she was able to transition into an In-house CRA role The daily responsibilities of being a Clinical Scientist with a CRO

In this episode, Jasmyn discusses: How to assess where you are in your Clinical Research Associate) CRA job search journey How to determine what your assessment means (are you ready to apply or do you have some skills/experiences gaps that you need to fill) How to diagnose your specific problem The importance of working on your mindset, specifically identifying limiting beliefs and replacing them with empowering beliefs Why she does not recommend using done for you resume/LinkedIn services and hiring career coaches that do not specialize in the clinical research industry If you are ready to launch and take control of your career and break into your first CRA position (with no monitoring experience or certification), book a call with Jasmyn to learn more about she can help you! Visit www.AspiringCRA.com to book a call.

In this episode, Theresa Bouchard Goddard shares: Tips for traveling as a monitor The importance and benefits of having mentors and being a mentor The importance of networking and having colleagues that are aware of your career goals The purpose and composition of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) Daily responsibilities as an Assistant Director of Monitoring at a prominent institution CRA Recruitment from a hiring manager perspective Current challenges with hiring CRAs Remote monitoring challenges Challenges with ensuring data quality and integrity Top qualities and skills for successful CRAs