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 [...]
Sales Skills: From Country Club Golf Professional to Recruiter By: Les Schafer Little did I know it then but the 7 years that I spent working my way up from a bag room assistant to a 1st assistant golf professional taught me key foundational sales principles that I still lean on and use today in [...]
4000 Weeks Time Management for Mortals By: Les Schafer There are few books out there that have made an impact on my life. In most cases I am left with the feeling that someone has pulled back the curtain on one of life's mysteries. By impact I mean it changed my perspective on life, or [...]
