Blog
22nd November 2023
The management team at CY Partners are invested in the future of our company, so as 2023 winds down, our attention is shifting to 2024. We...
17th November 2023
The beginning of your career journey is an exciting time, but it can also be daunting! Stepping into work from education has many challe...
15th November 2023
From an intellectual point of view, any scientific profession can be classed as one of the most demanding. It’s a sphere where breakthro...
10th November 2023
The 13th – 17th November marks Anti-Bullying Week and the theme for this year is 'Make a noise about bullying.' With 'a third (32...
2nd November 2023
In our ongoing commitment to assisting graduates in advancing their careers, in this post, we will explore various resources you can use t...
31st October 2023
It's that spooky season again, and while Halloween might be a time for tricks and treats, for employers, the process of hiring the right s...
11th October 2023
The year 2023 has seen the job market reach unprecedented levels of competitiveness, leaving jobseekers in the pharma, clinical, chemical...
4th October 2023
If you've recently graduated, you're entering an exciting yet challenging phase of your life. Don't fret, though, as we're here to help yo...
29th September 2023
In the world of scientific recruitment, where careers often take unexpected turns, one story stands out as a testament to persevera...
27th September 2023
Graduates of 2023 are entering a highly challenging and uncertain job market, marked by heightened competition and a scarcity of job openi...
15th September 2023
As we bid farewell to the lazy days of summer and the lush greens of nature, Autumn gracefully ushers in change. The trees shed their leav...
6th September 2023
In a monumental stride towards meeting continued demand for our specialist scientific recruitment services in the capital, we are thrilled...
31st August 2023
In the present context of the swiftly changing scientific arena, where innovation is key and expertise is in high demand, finding effectiv...
18th August 2023
Economic uncertainties, shifting market demands and the need for specialised expertise are driving scientific organisations to seek innova...
11th August 2023
We understand that stepping into the job market as a graduate can be overwhelming, and want you to know that we're here to support you. He...
4th August 2023
For some time, the job market was predominantly candidate-led, with jobseekers enjoying an advantageous position, empowered to negotiate f...
In the complex world of scientific recruitment, staying ahead of the curve is essential to thrive amidst evolving dynamics. The once-domin...
12th July 2023
Embarking on your career journey as a scientific graduate can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. As you step into the professional rea...
23rd June 2023
When it comes to hiring in the scientific sector, finding the perfect candidate who not only possesses the necessary skills but also fits...
9th June 2023
The success of a scientific organisation depends heavily on the quality of its employees. Attracting and retaining the best talent is ther...
18th May 2023
The 15th – 21st May marks Mental health awareness week, and presents an opportunity to reignite the conversation around mental health an...
12th May 2023
By embracing diversity, scientific organisations can broaden their perspectives, enrich their research, and build a stronger and mo...
21st April 2023
If you want to create an equitable and inclusive team, diversity needs to be embedded within the complete employee lifecycle, and that sta...
13th April 2023
Organisations who embrace diversity and inclusion offer positive working environments that enable employees to thrive and grow. These busi...
6th April 2023
Here at CY Partners we are passionate about matching the right Chemistry talent with the right jobs. So, to help us better understand what...
16th March 2023
In the last 3 years, the job market has changed, and it is not going back to the way it was before. Since the pandemic we have been living...
8th March 2023
10th – 19th March marks British Science Week, which, according to their official website, ‘is a ten-day celebration of science, techno...
22nd February 2023
In 2023, there are over 875 million users from 200 countries and regions worldwide on LinkedIn, all leveraging its power to cultivate thei...
10th February 2023
February 11th marks International Day of Women and Girls in science, the purpose of which is to promote the ‘full and equal access and p...
6th January 2023
“A company is only as good as the people it keeps.” Mary Kay Ash In the Autumn of 2022 CY Partners conducted a staffing and r...
22nd December 2022
Happy new year! Happy New Career? "Opportunities don't happen, you create them.” Chris Grosser The beginning of a new year is an excitin...
16th December 2022
As the cost-of-living crisis continues and the demand for high calibre candidates in the science industry remains high, organisations are...
9th December 2022
December - January is the season of change, and the perfect time to reset your organisational recruitment goals. Revisiting hiring objecti...
7th December 2022
The holiday season has arrived, and as a super organised scientist you may have had all your Christmas gifts wrapped months ago. But findi...
2nd December 2022
Everyone can make a difference - big or small - when it comes to having a sustainable festive season. Of course, here at CY Partners we ar...
2nd November 2022
Prior to Brexit, EU citizens enjoyed the right to study, work and live anywhere within the European Union, including the UK. Essentially,...
31st October 2022
It’s the spooky season with Halloween being celebrated today, so what better time to look at the scarier aspects of job hunting? Looking...
27th October 2022
Recruitment looks very different now than it did a few years ago. The post pandemic world has reshaped recruitment practices and forward-t...
25th October 2022
Job seeking has never been easy, but it has become especially challenging in the last two years. The Covid-19 pandemic altered how people...
20th October 2022
Hiring managers like to keep candidates on their toes in interviews and may occasionally throw in some uncommon questions to gauge an indi...
12th October 2022
They say that you should do what you love, and then you’ll never work a day in your life. But is that reasonable? When we do what we lov...
23rd September 2022
If you want a business that thrives, you need healthy, happy employees. Now more than ever, staff want to feel like they are more than jus...
20th September 2022
The 21st September is zero emissions day, and as a group of people who are passionate about preserving the health of our planet, this has...
16th September 2022
The pharma and biotechnology industries are highly competitive, with recruitment agencies being inundated with candidate enquiries each we...
9th September 2022
The great resignation is not yet over and due to changes in people’s attitude towards their current positions, the trend of starting a f...
7th September 2022
Who else loves that back-to-school, autumnal feel of September? Holidays are over and the fun out-going vibe of summer shifts to something...
5th September 2022
What is resilience? The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. Also; to adapt in the face of challenging circumstances. A colleagu...
31st August 2022
Work is not supposed to be fun – is it? Many of the world’s most successful companies are learning that happy employees are loyal and...
30th August 2022
Even before the pandemic, working life was stressful and sometimes took its toll on the mental health of professionals. While the dynamic...
26th August 2022
Recruiters around the world have had a tough two years, with the pandemic changing the industry permanently. Recruitment was a competitive...
18th August 2022
The last two years have been characterised by change with the pandemic literally transforming how people work and view their careers. Acco...
16th August 2022
The pandemic has had a profound impact on the world of work, with the recruitment landscape looking very different today than it did at th...
12th August 2022
So, you want to be scientist? If you do, that’s great! However, building a career in science is a challenging endeavour, and you need to...
10th August 2022
As a trusted recruitment partner our business is all about relationships. We understand that keeping our customers happy is a crucial pa...
8th August 2022
Job hunting is a stressful and time-consuming commitment. Spending hours browsing job sites, completing application forms, polishing CVs a...
5th August 2022
An organisation is only as strong as the skills and talent of its people. The pandemic caused a seismic shift in how people view work an...
29th July 2022
If you’ve recently graduated you are probably starting to give careful consideration to the career path that is right for you. If you ar...
18th July 2022
Congratulations on graduating! As one chapter in your life comes to an end, another begins and I am hoping to bring you tidings of joy (or...
12th July 2022
It’s common for organisations to underestimate the importance of implementing an effective onboarding programme, with many viewing the p...
5th July 2022
Our very own Joe joined the CY Partners Team at the end of 2021 after completing his MSc in Drug Chemistry at Newcastle University. He was...
28th June 2022
Bionow hosted BioFocus 2022 on Wednesday 22nd June 2022, it provided great insight into industry, general challenges North East businesses...
16th June 2022
The CY Partners team are celebrating Kieran’s first career milestone with us (6 months already?!), at our Newcastle office. Since joinin...
1st June 2022
Introduction I surveyed scientists CY Partners had helped into various pharmaceutical or Life Science companies for their insight into mov...
15th March 2022
Bionow hosted their annual careers fair on 15th March. It is virtual and free to students and had a range of speakers discussing careers a...
Last week saw us attend the North East Women in Life Sciences event held at The Core, in Newcastle Helix. Set up in recognition of Interna...
7th March 2022
..is the title of a panel discussion last week in the One Nucleus Building Life Science Adventures early careers conference. It was an inf...
12th January 2022
Welcome to my first blog post of 2022... its late as first blog posts of the year go. By the standards of many I should already be on my s...
29th November 2021
Dr Andrew Pike is a Chemistry Lecturer at the University of Newcastle. A senior lecturer within chemical nanoscience as well as undergrad...
15th November 2021
Anas is 6 weeks in to his first industrial employment following completing his PhD and he is enjoying it, working as a synthetic organic m...
7th November 2021
Marie Curie, née Maria Sklodowska, was born in Warsaw on November 7, 1867. She died July 4th 1934. I could read about this Polish-born Fr...
26th October 2021
You may recall earlier this year we published our survey insight into how a sample of post-graduate scientists felt they faired when makin...
11th October 2021
Tomorrow (Tuesday 12th October) is Ada Lovelace Day. Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of the achievements of women in sc...
29th September 2021
I'm a sucker for social media echoing what I am doing elsewhere, and often wonder if it is of any benefit or just a bit creepy? Our brains...
12th August 2021
Regulatory Affairs (RA) for a pharmaceutical or medical device organisation are responsible for obtaining licencing approval for new pro...
Frederic Sanger, an English biochemist who was twice the recipient of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, was born on this day (13th August) in...
26th July 2021
I learnt more about the current positivity in the scientific talent landscape when I attended the Biofocus Conference hosted by Bionow, a...
22nd July 2021
This weekend celebrates the birth of Rosalind Franklin, an English Chemist and X-ray crystallographer. X-Ray crystallography is the study...
18th July 2021
Asking great questions is one thing CY Partners are interested in, I mean we do it A LOT, and it is a skill everyone can use and improve....
12th July 2021
This week celebrates the birth of Erno Rubik, born on 13th July in 1944. Rubik is a Hungarian Mathematician, architect, educator and in 19...
2nd July 2021
This weekend why not check out 2021 Edinburgh Science Festival. The theme is ‘One World: Science Connects Us’ and like most festivals...
29th June 2021
Have you heard of Meta-Cognition? Me neither, until recently. If you’re like me, it may have conjured up imaginings of Sci-Fi-esque brai...
21st June 2021
I am excited to see news from the International Centre for Life here in Newcastle that they will be re-opening their Science Centre to the...
10th June 2021
Updating your CV and applying for jobs, not to mention interviewing and starting new employment can be daunting experiences regardless of...
I recently had my first COVID vaccine. It released a cascade of emotions varying along the emotional spectrum, long before the needle pene...
CY Partners are experimenting with a new blog feature on this website. We know finding your next job in the scientific industries can some...