The Bristol Breakroom
Hiring Tips, Career Advice, and More
The Human Side of Recruiting
By Ben Farber I had the pleasure of speaking with John Cash Filippe on the G&L Voice Podcast about general advice and experiences working with candidates as an executive recruiter. After reflecting on our discussion, I want to summarize and...
Recommended Reads: 5 Motivational Page-Turners for Leaders
Who doesn’t love to unwind with a good book at the end of a long day or while taking a lunch break? To celebrate National Reading Month, we curated five books relating to leadership that we recommend reading this year. Unreasonable...
Key Mistakes in Hiring
Employers make mistakes without even realizing it, which can lead them to making the wrong executive hire or losing an incredible employee, in turn causing disruption in the department and overall business. At Bristol, we aim to make the hiring...
Resume Refresh: Recommendations from an Executive Recruiter
Employers and recruiters review hundreds, if not thousands of resumes in their careers. And sometimes, even the most amazing candidates can easily be overlooked if they are unable to fully showcase their talent through their resume. So, how can...
A Year in Review: Looking Back at 2024
As we wrap up the year, we want to reflect on the successes that have made big impressions in 2024. Here are our top three highlights! We placed more amazing talent in growing organizations. As an executive search firm, we continue to do what...
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...