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What Slows Executive Hiring and Why It Matters
By Benjamin Farber, President of Bristol Associates Most organizations approach executive hiring with the intent to be thorough. Yet, even when a candidate begins to stand out, the hiring process often stretches rather than narrows, with additional interview rounds,...
Ask a Recruiter: Will a Master’s Degree Help Me Stand Out in the Job Market?
A master’s degree can be an impressive achievement on your resume. But when employers are choosing who to hire for their leadership role, does having that extra credential make a difference in who they will choose? Some candidates consider pursuing a master’s degree because...
Revealing Questions to Ask Executive Candidates During an Interview
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a “sixth sense” that could instantly tell you whether someone was the right person for the job? Unfortunately, hiring decisions are rarely that simple, which is why the interview process remains such an integral part of evaluating candidates. But...
Why Even the Most Qualified Executives Don’t Always Get Hired
By Benjamin Farber, President of Bristol Associates It may seem like common sense that the candidate who gets hired for an opportunity is the most qualified for the role. However, after nearly sixty years of conducting executive searches for a wide range of client...
Happy 4th of July from Bristol Associates
From all of us at Bristol Associates, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe Fourth of July! Bristol Associates, Inc. is an executive search firm with over 55 years of excellence in recruiting nationwide. Bristol specializes in recruiting for the Casino Gaming;...
Ask a Recruiter: Do I Need a Cover Letter When Contacting an Executive Search Firm?
For decades, cover letters have been considered a standard part of the job application process. They offer candidates an opportunity to showcase their personality, tie in their accomplishments with a role, and provide context that may not be immediately apparent on a resume....
Recruiter Wins Podcast: Executive Search Insights with Ben Farber
President Ben Farber from Bristol Associates is a guest on this episode of Recruiter Wins, where he shares a recruiting success story in which a client struggled to choose between two strong finalists presented by the firm, and the unexpected decision they ultimately made to...
The Realities of Relocation: How Employers Can Support Executive Candidates
By Benjamin Farber, President of Bristol Associates Every employer wants to feel confident that they are choosing the right person for a critical leadership role. When recruiting for an on-site executive position, it is important to decide whether to limit the talent pool to...
Debunking Myths about Executive Recruiters: For Employers
This article is Part Two of a two-part blog series, in which we debunk common myths about executive recruiters for job seekers (Part One) and for employers (Part Two). While many organizations rely on search firms to help find top talent, others remain skeptical about working...