The Bristol Breakroom
Career Advice and More from Our Team
Ask a Recruiter: Should I Apply for Jobs Even if I’m Happy with My Current Employer?
Most professionals are familiar with the unpleasant emotions that stem from a job search, especially when the circumstances are beyond their control. Uncertainty and anxiety when waiting to hear back from a prospective employer after many interviews. Desperation as...
Ask a Recruiter: How Do I Decide Between Two Strong Final-Round Candidates?
Having trouble choosing between two finalists for an executive position? Making the right decision requires careful consideration, especially when the future of your organization is at stake. So how do you decide between two strong final-round candidates? Here’s...
Ask a Recruiter: What are the Top Questions Recruiters Ask Executive Candidates?
In their search for an ideal candidate for their client, executive recruiters will ask “more than meets the eye” type of interview questions. Even the simplest of inquiries can provide insightful information about a candidate’s motivation, skill set, core values,...
Phone Screening: Impress a Recruiter in 15 Minutes
Ever been contacted by a recruiter to schedule a 15-minute phone call? It’s a good sign to be selected for a phone screening. With the hundreds of applicants that they receive daily, recruiters will utilize their limited time and prioritize candidates who have the...
Executive Recruiters Debunk Recruitment Myths
When it comes to recruitment, people tend to have common misconceptions about the process for both candidates and clients alike. As a candidate or client, it’s important to understand the recruitment process in order to ensure that the practice is being utilized...
Ask a Recruiter: Is a Cover Letter Relevant?
The cover letter’s purpose is to bring out the candidate’s personality and delve further into the individual’s skillsets before an interview. However, when recruiters are involved in the screening process of the candidates, is it still necessary for candidates to...
LinkedIn Profile: What Grabs a Recruiter?
Based on their client’s needs and preferences, executive recruiters use LinkedIn as a key source to find their client’s ideal candidate. As a LinkedIn user who is actively job seeking, it’s important to understand the features that LinkedIn provides while delivering...
Ask a Recruiter: How Does an Executive Recruiter Use LinkedIn?
In almost every industry, business people use LinkedIn to research companies, connect with others in the network, and probably most importantly, to hire or be hired. As executive recruiters, LinkedIn is one of Bristol’s most valued resources. Steven Kessler,...
Ask a Recruiter: What Do You Wish You Never Had to Tell a Candidate?
There are probably a million reasons a candidate doesn’t get hired. Some reasons lay with the client (the opening has been put on hold), and some rest with the candidate (lack of relevant experience, for example). As executive recruiters, the Bristol team regularly...