Communicating with Your Life Sciences Recruiter: Why It Matters for Consultants on Assignment
By Allena Ball, Vice President of Sales at Orbis Clinical
In a world where we have multiple means of communicating, the importance of communication becomes even more apparent – not only in our personal lives but also in our workplace. While we do understand that contract life sciences professionals may not want to be bombarded with constant communication while on project, we’d like to highlight the importance of recruiter communication and how communicating effectively can enhance your experience while on project.
Bridge Project Expectation Gaps
Setting expectations is always an important step when embarking on a new project. When you have an honest conversation with your life sciences recruiter about your expectations and what is expected of you, things can run more smoothly. You’ll be able to adjust more quickly and even excel on your project. Recruiter communication helps you connect the dots, bridging any gaps for project expectations before your assignment even begins.
Resolve Issues and Concerns
No project is perfect, and problems are likely to come up along the way, especially when miscommunication is involved. Words and direction can easily be misconstrued, given the method, style, wording, and tone. That being said, your life sciences recruiter can help you problem-solve any disconnect you may have with your team while on project.
Provide a Safe Place
It’s always a good thing to have somebody in your corner. And your life sciences recruiter fits that role perfectly. They are your safe place – the one you can turn to when you want to express any concerns or frustrations you may have regarding the project or team dynamics.
Your life sciences recruiter isn’t just there to find you jobs. They are there to support you throughout the project and serve as a listening ear whenever you need one.
Recruiter communication also builds trust. When you have a recruiter relationship founded on trust, your life sciences recruiter will more likely continue to advocate for you with respect to contract extensions, rate increases, and time off explanations.
Stay Updated
Being in the know is important, especially in the life sciences industry. Luckily, your life sciences recruiter is in sync and up to date on the most current industry news. They have the information at hand to educate you on the market and current trends they are seeing. This knowledge is valuable as it can influence your next move in the market.
How a Life Sciences Recruiter Maintains Communication
Recruiter communication can come in many forms. While it can differ for each person and situation, here are the typical ways a life sciences recruiter at Orbis Clinical will maintain communication with a consultant on assignment.
- Scheduling bi-weekly calls with you to stay up to date and in the know.
- Reaching out directly via phone or email to get answers to any quick questions, etc.
- If your life sciences recruiter is local to you, reaching out to schedule lunch or coffee.
- If you are attending a conference that your recruiter is also attending, scheduling a time to meet face to face.
- If your recruiter is traveling to your area for business, scheduling a time to meet.
It’s also important to note that communication with your life sciences recruiter is two-fold. Anytime you need to speak with your recruiter, you should reach out directly via phone or email, especially when it comes to urgent matters.
Importance of Recruiter Communication
In short, having a strong, trusting relationship with your life sciences recruiter can be vital to your success on client projects. They want to help you and advocate for your cause. They are there to ensure that you feel supported to navigate successfully on your project during your time at the client.
Get the right support you need for your next client project with Orbis Clinical. Our dedicated life sciences recruiters are there to help you find a project that fulfills your quality of life and your passion to make a difference. Get in touch with us today!
About the Author
Allena Ball has 20 years of leadership, sales and training experience. She is committed to continuous process improvement/efficiencies and providing excellence both professionally and personally. She recognizes the importance of personal brand in fostering relationships and the impact that can have on one’s career. Allena enjoys spending time with her family and values an active lifestyle.
