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Why would anyone would want a career in Life Sciences Recruitment?

Here are 5 reasons why Life Sciences Recruitment may not be for you.

You are more comfortable wearing a white coat and staying in the la

Do you have a life sciences degree or PhD and you’re wondering what to do with it? You’re not alone. Many graduates find themselves wondering if a long-term career wearing a white coat in a lab is really for them.

For many this will be the career they have aspired to, unlike a career in life sciences recruitment which is highly commercial, high pressure and revolves around developing extensive knowledge of and business relationships with Life Sciences companies and candidates. So if the thought of perpetual networking and handling rejection fills you with fear, then a career in a white coat is going to be a lot more comfortable. If on the other hand you crave the chance to use and develop your skills in life sciences recruitment, then perhaps it’s worth speaking with us?

Job satisfaction isn’t an issue

Job satisfaction counts for a lot in life, yet 68% of workers in the UK are not satisfied with their work according to a recent survey published on the HR news website. So what is it that makes a job worthwhile? Is it a good salary? A challenging work environment? Ongoing career development or perhaps the chance to make a difference? If you are a recent life sciences graduate or an experienced recruitment professional, you may be looking for a career that ticks all these boxes. Recruiting the finest commercial talent in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, not only means you get the immediate satisfaction of placing the best people, you also get to make a real difference to the lives of countless people who will benefit from their expertise and the development of life saving technology and medicines.

Working with Commercial Leaders

One of the major challenges of working in the recruitment industry is finding excellent candidates. Working in life sciences recruitment for senior commercial executives, means you will be working closely with high caliber commercial executives who take their work and careers seriously. You will find yourself placing senior commercial executives in business development roles within global biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies as directors and leaders. So if developing your knowledge and experience in how the life sciences industry works at a senior level doesn’t appeal, then a career in this sector may not be for you.

Working with businesses across the globe doesn’t appeal to you

Life Sciences and Pharma are global businesses, so as a Life Sciences Recruiter you would engage with commercial executives across Europe and the US on a daily basis.  If the thought of dealing with culturally diverse clients from the Unites States and Europe and the opportunity to work abroad doesn’t appeal, then life sciences recruitment probably isn’t for you.

If job security isn’t a priority

In these less certain times, job security is a thing of the past in many industries. One thing is certain however, a career in life sciences recruitment is a career in an industry that is all about improving health and quality of life. Successful pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies inevitably attract funding, and through their Life Sciences Recruitment colleagues, are routinely hunting for the best leadership talent to develop their businesses.

So if after considering these 5 points you are still interested in a career in life sciences recruitment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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Where To Invest In French Property 2014

French property has always had an enduring appeal to UK property investors.  But after years of economic decline, is the country still a good bet for property investors? And if so where is the best place to invest in French property in 2014? Of course the age old truth about property investment is that if you buy in the capital city, you will always make money. The problem with this is, property prices in cities like Paris will rise faster than most other locations apart from the chic cities dotting the South of France. If you are looking for property for sale in France, Monaco will not net you much if any return on your investment. Rental yields will be poor because properties are just to darn expensive to make any money on rent. But if you happen to be super rich, there are few places better to live in the world. For most of us mere mortals looking at French property for sale, the reality will see us looking at less expensive parts of the country. Property in Normandy for example is a good buy and not too far way from the UK mainland if you are a British investor. The downside is the weather will not be as good year round as it is in the south of the country. If you really want to buy French property and make a profit in 2014 there really is only one place in France where you will be making money at the moment according to the FT. That location is guess where? That’s right the South of France and more specifically Biarritz. The price of property in Biarritz has risen by an average of 12 per cent over the past five years according to the FT. Part of the reason for this is scarcity of land to build on. Local authorities want to preserve the character of Biarritz so they have slapped preservation orders on 830 buildings of architectural and historical interest. Another reason says the FT is the arrival of professionals from Paris seeking a lifestyle change. As demand increases so has the price of apartments in the resort. The typical price is €3,000 per sq metre. For the best apartments with a sea view, that prices rises to an eye watering €8,600 per sq metre. At the same time as prices were rising in Biarritz, average prices in Monaco were plummeting 18.8 per cent according to Knight Frank. This was far worse than the national picture. The average price per square meter of property in France fell by 1.8% in 2013 due to the possibility of rising interest rates.