The Bristol Breakroom
Career Advice and More from Our Team
Clients and Executive Recruiters: How to Create a Successful Partnership
This year marks Bristol Associates’ 50th year in business. As experts in Executive Search, our experience has taught us a few things about the recruitment business. One that stands out is that a successful search is best achieved when there is a cooperative...
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...
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...
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...
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. Bristol’s President, Ben Farber, and Vice President,...
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...
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...
Importance of the Thank You Letter
The interview process is not over when you walk out the door or hang up the phone—sending a thank you letter within twenty-four hours is essential. Many interviewers rely on thank you letters to judge your written communication skills, interest in the position, and...
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,...