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Career Advice and More from Our Team
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...
Win-Win: The Bigger Picture When Negotiating an Offer
By Kelly Nelson It is common for the client and candidate to seek the recruiter’s guidance when it comes to the negotiation stage of the recruitment process. The recruiter needs to develop a true trust relationship with both the client and the candidate. While the recruiter must understand the...
Oops! Common Interview Mistakes Candidates Make
A job interview is a two-way street – it’s a conversation that helps assess if the candidate is the right fit for the employer and vice versa. However, if the candidate has a poor interview, it can ruin their chance of receiving the job offer. By recognizing and avoiding potential interview...
Executive Recruitment FAQs: Candidate Edition
For potential candidates unfamiliar with the executive recruitment process, it’s common to have questions before feeling comfortable submitting a resume or participating in the hiring process of a career opportunity. At Bristol Associates, our executive recruiters do their best to give helpful and...
Reminder: Salary History Inquiries Banned in California
On October 12, 2017, Governor Jerry Brown approved AB 168, a law that prohibits all California employers from requesting potential employees’ salary history, including previous compensation and benefits. The law has been effective since January 1, 2018. Additional US states and cities including...
Job Seekers and Employers: Noteworthy Goals for 2018
Taking the time to set professional goals is crucial when striving to have a productive and effective year in the workplace. Establishing realistic deadlines is great, but also understanding your resources to help achieve your goals can put you at an advantage. Bristol’s Executive Recruiters...
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, Bristol Vice President and...