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Career Advice and More from Our Team
Social Media and Getting Hired (or Not)
by Nora Bright Social media and our online presence is an ever-increasing phenomenon. People on both sides of hiring, employers and candidates, spend more and more time engaged online. Candidates are looking for openings and researching companies; employers are looking for candidates and...
Coaches, Consultants, Recruiters – Building a Job Search Support System
Nora Bright, Vice President at Bristol Associates: “I recently met Alyson Garrido through a mutual friend and was thrilled to have a strong career coach to whom we could refer candidates. We often find that job seekers are unclear on the difference between a career coach and executive recruiter —...
Ask a Recruiter: What Does the Ideal Resume Include?
by Nora Bright and Ben Farber In the search for a new hire, Executive Recruiters and hiring managers may review quite a few resumes. With a lot of competition for jobs, a candidate’s resume needs to stand out. So, what exactly does the ideal resume include? Bristol’s President, Ben Farber, and...
Ask a Recruiter: Will an MBA Help Me in the Job Market?
This is the third installment of our series “Ask a Recruiter,” in which we pose a question to our executive recruiters about hiring, interviewing, the job search, and more. If you have any questions you’d like to have answered in this series, please leave them in the comments. We frequently get...
How to Answer Difficult Interview Questions
For many of us, interviews are intimidating and nerve-wracking. Preparing answers to difficult interview questions will strengthen your chances of making a great impression on a potential employer. Use the following tips to respond intelligently to even the toughest questions. Tell me about...
7 Do’s and Don’ts for Working with a Recruiter in Your Job Search
When looking for a new position, working with a recruiter is a great option that not everyone considers. Recruiters can act as a guide by scheduling and prepping you for the interview, providing useful feedback, and mediating salary. As executive search consultants, we know the do’s and don’ts of...