Constructing connections for the Clinical Sector.
As a team that specialises in science, we understand that the research and results that the Clinical sector achieves is nothing short of incredible. The specialist nature of many clinical projects demands an industry understanding and comprehensive knowledge of the technical skills required, as well as the ability to work in partnership to deliver recruitment solutions that work.
We pride ourselves on providing responsive and tailored recruitment solutions for both contract and permanent opportunities across all phases of clinical trials from Phase I (Translational Medicine) to Phase IV (post marketing):
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Set yourself up for career success in 2024! End of year reflection and goals
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 are taking stock of our progress and re-examining our business objectives for the year ahead, some...

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Nurturing brilliance: the crucial role of self care in science
From an intellectual point of view, any scientific profession can be classed as one of the most demanding. It’s a sphere where breakthroughs and innovations are the currency of success, and for those working in science, mental toughness...

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Graduate support & advice - the resources you can use to make yourself a competitive candidate
In our ongoing commitment to assisting graduates in advancing their careers, in this post, we will explore various resources you can use to help you stand out from the crowd when you're fresh out of university and applying for jobs. Unive...

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The 5 horrors of hiring: unmasking the scary aspects of talent acquisition
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 staff can sometimes feel more like a horror show. Are you haunted by the fear of making the wrong cho...

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Cracking the code: grappling with the competitive 2023 job market
The year 2023 has seen the job market reach unprecedented levels of competitiveness, leaving jobseekers in the pharma, clinical, chemical and biotech sectors facing an uphill battle. According to Onrec, in September, ‘competition for UK...

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A decade of dedication: celebrating 10 years of success in scientific recruitment
In the world of scientific recruitment, where careers often take unexpected turns, one story stands out as a testament to perseverance, growth, and achievement. As we celebrate a remarkable milestone at CY Partners, we are proud to...

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How to market your key skills in the current climate
Graduates of 2023 are entering a highly challenging and uncertain job market, marked by heightened competition and a scarcity of job openings. As such, it's crucial to equip yourself with the essential skills needed to navigate this chall...

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Embrace the Autumn reset: boost your career amidst the changing leaves
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 leaves, and we, too, can shed old career baggage. Think of Autumn as your mini-January—a second chance...

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Thanks to ongoing growth and success, our London branch has moved to a larger new office!
In a monumental stride towards meeting continued demand for our specialist scientific recruitment services in the capital, we are thrilled to announce the relocation of our London office to a cutting-edge workspace – the historic ‘Pil...

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Boost your science career with temporary work
In the present context of the swiftly changing scientific arena, where innovation is key and expertise is in high demand, finding effective ways to enhance your career trajectory is essential. Temporary work has emerged as a dynamic strat...

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Elevate your organisational agility: the impact of hiring temporary workers
Economic uncertainties, shifting market demands and the need for specialised expertise are driving scientific organisations to seek innovative solutions for their workforce needs. One such formula gaining traction is the strategic use of...

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Stand out from the crowd as a graduate in 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. Here are our top tips on how graduates can use their time effectively to enhance their CV, knowledge a...

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Guidance for jobseekers: navigating the changing nature of the scientific recruitment landscape
For some time, the job market was predominantly candidate-led, with jobseekers enjoying an advantageous position, empowered to negotiate favourable conditions and competitive salaries. The abundance of job openings and a shortage of skill...

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Talent acquisition in an evolving job market: adapting to changing dynamics in scientific recruitment
In the complex world of scientific recruitment, staying ahead of the curve is essential to thrive amidst evolving dynamics. The once-dominant candidate-driven market is undergoing a transformation, influenced by economic uncertainties and...

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Essential tips for landing your first role as a scientific graduate
Embarking on your career journey as a scientific graduate can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. As you step into the professional realm, it's crucial to have a clear strategy to maximise your chances of securing your first role. The...

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Balancing competence and compatibility: striking the ideal match between skills and culture
When it comes to hiring in the scientific sector, finding the perfect candidate who not only possesses the necessary skills but also fits seamlessly into your company culture can be a game-changer. At CY Partners, we firmly believe that o...

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CY Partners expands presence in the North West with new Manchester office and Regional Manager
CY Partners, a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in the scientific sector, is delighted to announce the opening of a new office in Manchester, bolstering its presence in the North West region. The expansion comes in response to...

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Putting employees first: the key to successful recruitment in science
The success of a scientific organisation depends heavily on the quality of its employees. Attracting and retaining the best talent is therefore critical, and recruitment is a key component of achieving this. However, traditional recruitme...

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Diversity and inclusion: the secret to success for scientific organisations
By embracing diversity, scientific organisations can broaden their perspectives, enrich their research, and build a stronger and more inclusive community. Diversity and inclusion are critical not only for ethical and social reasons...

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The recruitment strategies you need to build a diverse workforce
If you want to create an equitable and inclusive team, diversity needs to be embedded within the complete employee lifecycle, and that starts with your recruitment strategy. A diverse recruitment strategy means all stages of the recruitme...

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Why diversity matters in the workplace, and how to foster it
Organisations who embrace diversity and inclusion offer positive working environments that enable employees to thrive and grow. These businesses are also more successful at attracting quality talent and financially outperforming their pee...

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What motivates Chemists to accept job offers in 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 Chemistry applicants really want from prospective employers in 2023, we ran a survey aimed at disco...

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BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK – make connections, power your career!
10th – 19th March marks British Science Week, which, according to their official website, ‘is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths'. This week is for acknowledging and celebrating those who have dedicate...

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Top tips to get graduates started on LinkedIn
In 2023, there are over 875 million users from 200 countries and regions worldwide on LinkedIn, all leveraging its power to cultivate their careers and businesses. It is one of the world’s top 20 most visited websites - and a great mean...

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Why the employee experience should be a key focus for businesses in 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 recruitment survey aimed at discovering what our clients thought recruiting will look like in 2023. I...

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Tips for successfully executing a career change in 2023
Happy new year! Happy New Career? "Opportunities don't happen, you create them.” Chris Grosser The beginning of a new year is an exciting time full of new beginnings, fresh starts and career transitions. It’s a time of rebirth, and a...

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The recruitment trends expected to define 2023
As the cost-of-living crisis continues and the demand for high calibre candidates in the science industry remains high, organisations are set to face even greater challenges as they battle to recruit top talent in 2023. To compete, hiring...

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How to set smart new year recruitment goals
December - January is the season of change, and the perfect time to reset your organisational recruitment goals. Revisiting hiring objectives at the end/beginning of the year will help to ensure that you are setting your business up year...

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Christmas present ideas for significant others that think outside the (gift) box
The holiday season has arrived, and as a super organised scientist you may have had all your Christmas gifts wrapped months ago. But finding a gift for your loved one that will never go unappreciated isn’t easy. Luckily for you, we’ve...

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How the interview process has changed for employers
Recruitment looks very different now than it did a few years ago. The post pandemic world has reshaped recruitment practices and forward-thinking organisations have pivoted from traditional recruitment methods to a new approach that has l...

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How the interview process has changed for job seekers
Job seeking has never been easy, but it has become especially challenging in the last two years. The Covid-19 pandemic altered how people view their lives and careers and has led to a shift in what candidates want from prospective employe...

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Interview curveball questions and tips for handling them
Hiring managers like to keep candidates on their toes in interviews and may occasionally throw in some uncommon questions to gauge an individual’s creativity, ability to work under pressure and think on their feet. These somewhat unusua...

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Let’s work together to build a more sustainable future
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 triggered us to think about steps we can all be taking to build a more sustainable future. In the wo...

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How we can improve our mental wellbeing at work
One thing is certain, the pandemic had a profound impact on our working lives, which have been changed permanently. With this in mind, we’ve decided to look at ways to improve mental health in the workplace. Below are some of the things...

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How the pandemic has changed the world of recruitment
Recruiters around the world have had a tough two years, with the pandemic changing the industry permanently. Recruitment was a competitive business prior to the pandemic, but now staffing agencies are under even greater pressure to evolve...

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How the candidate experience has been changed by the pandemic
The last two years have been characterised by change with the pandemic literally transforming how people work and view their careers. According to LinkedIn, ‘the global talent market has never changed this much, this quickly.’ Candida...

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How recruitment practices have been shaped by the pandemic
The pandemic has had a profound impact on the world of work, with the recruitment landscape looking very different today than it did at the end of 2019. The recruitment sector now has an array of new, post-pandemic challenges to contend...

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Recruiter insights: STEM careers outside of the lab
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 wasn’t too keen on roles which were lab based, but he wanted to be involved in the sector still and t...

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Graduate support and Advice – Make yourself a competitive candidate through placements, work & Volunteering
Students graduating in 2022 have faced several challenges including budgeting, returning to in person study, the fragile status of the world and the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the learning experience. Now graduates are facing a fresh...

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Recruiter Insights: Kieran reviews his first 6 months at CY Partners!
The CY Partners team are celebrating Kieran’s first career milestone with us (6 months already?!), at our Newcastle office. Since joining us at the end of 2021, he’s learnt a lot about recruitment and he’s already built good working...

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It is You but on Virtual Paper: Current Guidance for Your CV
How do you compress your life, You, into 1 possibly 2 sides of an A4 electronic document? In a way that feels authentic, works for you and importantly, gets you the interview. It’s a subjective field with no one right answer, but...

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The Scientific Academia to Industry Career Change: Survey and Analysis
Introduction I surveyed scientists CY Partners had helped into various pharmaceutical or Life Science companies for their insight into moving from academia to industry and with their kind permission I am going to share the results here. T...

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Bionow Event: Life Sciences Careers Conference Summary & Review
Bionow hosted their annual careers fair on 15th March. It is virtual and free to students and had a range of speakers discussing careers and opportunities within the life sciences sector for science students. Below is a summary with some...

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On this Day... Marie Curie was born (7th November 1867)
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 French scientist, famous for her work on radioactivity and twice a winner of the Nobel Prize. for. hou...

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Case Study: The Chemistry Lecturer’s Perspective
You may recall earlier this year we published our survey insight into how a sample of post-graduate scientists felt they faired when making the move from Academia to Industry. I recently had the great pleasure of talking with two experien...

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Bio-Sciences are Booming in the North: Lets Talk about It
I learnt more about the current positivity in the scientific talent landscape when I attended the Biofocus Conference hosted by Bionow, a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of supporting the growth of the biomedical and life science...

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What I have learnt about the Job Search Process
Updating your CV and applying for jobs, not to mention interviewing and starting new employment can be daunting experiences regardless of how many times you have done it before. Here are 5 tips from my experience for you to consider: IKIG...

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Antimicrobial resistance & it’s impact on the science industry
Antimicrobials are medicines which are used to prevent/ treat infections in humans, animals, and plants. They include; antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitic. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when pathogens (...

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When is the Right Time to Look for a New Job?
As we approach the end of Quarter 1 of 2021, many of us may be thinking it is time to have another reflection and re-evaluation of our jobs. You may be thinking – is this a good time to look for a new role? It’s always beneficial to f...

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Meet the CY Team, Helen explains her new role as Key Account Manager
Helen joined CY Partners back in February 2019 and was brought in to help with one of our key accounts for a Global Organisation within the biopharmaceutical sector. At the beginning of 2021, Helen was promoted to Key Account Manager. &...

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Meet the CY Team, Owain gives us an insight into life as a Senior Consultant
Owain joined CY Partners in the Autumn of 2018 and this year been promoted to Senior Recruitment Consultant. ‘It’s good to have recognition, especially in the current climate, there was so much work went into last year. This promoti...

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If you want to attract and retain top talent, you have to invest in employee development
The backbone of any company is its employees and this week marks on air and online learning at work week. The candidate marketplace is an extremely competitive environment and those organisations which offer development, learning...

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Rise above the rest in times of turmoil, regardless of the challenges, how to motivate your team during the pandemic!
Many leaders have crossed the hurdles of moving their teams remote, the next critical question we must ask is: How do you keep your team motivated under much different circumstances? Employees can be distracted, with the challenges of b...

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Job hunting during the Coronavirus pandemic: what you need to prepare for interviews
With the current Covid-19 outbreak ongoing the landscape of the workplace for the foreseeable future has changed. For the vast majority, this meant that overnight, the world of work was forced to adapt to a completely new normal. This b...

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How to keep focus and maximise efficiency while working from home...
With the government introducing social distancing measures more and more of us are working from our homes, including all the CY team! So how do we manage to remain efficient and not get distracted while working in an environment we usua...

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How To Improve Your Employability Whilst At University
Your final year at university can be a difficult one. Exams, dissertation and graduation on the horizon can lead to a lot of stress! On top of all that, making yourself marketable to future employers is an important step during this time....