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Career Advice and More from Our Team
Internal vs. External Hiring: Weighing the Pros and Cons for Executive Talent
Hiring a new executive is a defining moment for a company, especially if the role has been occupied by the same person for quite some time. Given the significant impact an executive has on a company’s culture, employee satisfaction, and bottom line, employers are extra critical of who they choose...
Decisions, Decisions: How to Choose an Executive Recruiting Firm
Not all executive search firms operate the same way, and choosing the right recruiting partner can make all the difference in finding candidates who are a strong fit for your organization. While some companies prefer headhunters who specialize in certain job functions, other employers prioritize...
Recommended Reads: 5 Motivational Page-Turners for Leaders
Who doesn’t love to unwind with a good book at the end of a long day or while taking a lunch break? To celebrate National Reading Month, we curated five books relating to leadership that we recommend reading this year. Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More...
Key Mistakes in Hiring
Employers make mistakes without even realizing it, which can lead them to making the wrong executive hire or losing an incredible employee, in turn causing disruption in the department and overall business. At Bristol, we aim to make the hiring process as easy as possible by working with our...
The Art of Attraction: A Playbook for Crafting Compelling Job Descriptions
The job description is a key element—perhaps the key element—when opening a new position for your company. As an executive search firm, our business has read through our fair share of job descriptions from our clients. While it is standard practice to have one to attract job seekers, you’d be...
How to Prevent Executives from Dropping Out During the Hiring Process
It isn’t an executive’s first rodeo when it comes to the hiring process. With this level of experience comes certain expectations of how they should be treated by employers. Executive-level folks will likely pass on an opportunity if there is a misstep along the way. To avoid this from happening...
The Benefits of Working with an Executive Recruiter
To celebrate National Recruiter Day on May 30th, we want to highlight the positive impact that recruiters have had in the job market. If you are on the fence about reaching out to a search firm for your hiring or job search needs, read on – we asked professionals to explain the benefits of working...
Proactive Recruiting Strategies to Attract Candidates
Have you ever had an open position at your company that you just can’t find quality candidates for? Sometimes hiring authorities feel like they have exhausted all of their usual recruiting methods—opening a job internally, posting a role online, and even reaching out to passive candidates—and...
Productivity Tips That Actually Work for Our Team
Even seasoned professionals can look for new ways to maximize their productivity. Adding tools to your executive belt might just be the thing that helps make 2024 your best year yet. In this article, we asked members from the Bristol Team to share some wisdom about leadership, time management, and...