The Bristol Breakroom
Hiring Tips, Career Advice, and More
The Importance of a Thank You Email After an Interview
For job seekers, the interview process is not over when you walk out of the door or hang up the phone. Sending a thank you email to your interviewers is a simple, yet effective way to stand out from the rest of the interviewees. Surprisingly, not...
The Art of Attraction: A Playbook for Crafting Compelling Job Descriptions
The job description is a key element—perhaps the key element—when opening a new position for your company. As an executive search firm, our business has read through our fair share of job descriptions from our clients. While it is standard...
How to Prepare for an Executive Remote Interview
Video conferencing software has become a convenient tool for many companies in the hiring process. Due to the popularity of remote interviews, job seekers must learn how to put their best foot forward in a virtual environment. While recent years...
LinkedIn Profile Tips: How to Grab an Executive Recruiter’s Attention
Thanks to LinkedIn, gone are the days of job seekers solely relying on submitting their resumes to job openings one by one. Now, employers and recruiters can stumble upon your profile and reach out to you for new opportunities, even if you aren’t...
How to Prevent Executives from Dropping Out During the Hiring Process
It isn’t an executive’s first rodeo when it comes to the hiring process. With this level of experience comes certain expectations of how they should be treated by employers. Executive-level folks will likely pass on an opportunity if there is a...
Ask a Recruiter: What Makes a Candidate Stand Out?
In the vast sea of applications that recruiters sift through to find the ideal candidate, how can job seekers stand out to increase their chances of landing a job? Our team came together to talk about what catches their eye the most about an...
The Benefits of Working with an Executive Recruiter
To celebrate National Recruiter Day on May 30th, we want to highlight the positive impact that recruiters have had in the job market. If you are on the fence about reaching out to a search firm for your hiring or job search needs, read on – we...
Job Searching? Here’s How to Successfully Work with an Executive Recruiter
Executive recruiters are professional matchmakers who represent candidates throughout the entire process – from the initial phone screening to negotiating a job offer. While employers have the final say on who they hire, recruiters can advocate...
Applying Seasonal Cycles to Your Career
As we approach spring, the “seasons” of one’s career came to our mind. From setting goals to enjoying the peaceful moments earned from your diligent efforts throughout the year, read along as we walk you through what each season can hold for you...