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3 Ways to Increase Your Influence and Impact
By our guest blogger, Haydee Antezana Successful people are not born with a success gene; they develop a scientifically proven secret sauce: the ability to influence and impact with intention. As an executive, you are constantly influencing and impacting those around you. Being aware of how to...
18 Tips to Master the Art of Small Talk
Do you dread participating in small talk during networking events or company functions? Making an effort to improve your small talk skills and refining your business etiquette will assist you in climbing the ladder of success. Stop stressing and start impressing with these tips on how to make your...
Making Moves: A Successful Guide to Relocation
You’ve just been offered an amazing career opportunity, but it requires relocation – now what? For most, relocation can be a challenging and stressful experience due to the amount of time and resources it takes to undergo such a big change. Packing and unpacking, scheduling moving services,...
What Do Employers Look For in Executive Candidates?
Experience isn’t the only aspect that employers look for when it comes to hiring. Having worked with clients for over 50 years, Bristol understands the complex wants and needs of employers searching to fill a role at their company. It takes the right mix of experience, skill, personality, and fit...
How to Ace an Internal Interview
When a position opens within a company, most organizations consider the option of extending the application to internal and external applicants. The internal interview may appear to be a smooth and easy process for employees who already work for the company, but it still requires the same amount...
G2E 2019 Panel Recap
On October 10, 2019, Bristol’s President Benjamin Farber moderated the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) panel, Taking Charge of Your Career to Achieve Your Preferred Future. Joining Ben on the panel were Bellagio’s Human Resources Director Brenda Dysinger and Affinity Gaming’s Director of Human Resources...
Stand Out: Guidelines to a Compelling Letter of Recommendation
A strong letter of recommendation can distinguish a candidate’s application from the rest and leave a positive impact on the employer or recruiter. On the other hand, writing a letter of recommendation is a great way to pay it forward and contribute to the success of the candidate’s career....
Candidates: Master the Art of the Follow-Up
Candidates can get anxious when they have to wait for the status of a job that they really want. As ideal as it would be to receive an immediate response from the recruiter or hiring manager, it is not always feasible, and response time may depend on the amount of applicants applying for a given...
Key Strategies to Overcome Recruitment Challenges
A recruiter has the opportunity to interact with diverse candidates and clients, which can lead to unique experiences for each search. While it is the recruiter’s responsibility to alleviate the absence of talent for companies needing to hire, what happens when the recruiter encounters obstacles...