The Bristol Breakroom
Hiring Tips, Career Advice, and More
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...
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...
Ask a Recruiter: Is a Cover Letter Relevant?
The cover letter’s purpose is to bring out the candidate’s personality and delve further into the individual’s skillsets before an interview. However, when recruiters are involved in the screening process of the candidates, is it still necessary...
Executive Recruitment FAQs: Client Edition
Looking to find the right candidate for the company? Hiring an executive recruiter can be beneficial to employers – not only does it alleviate the workload of the search process, but it also brings an industry expert’s perspective in filling the...
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...
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...
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...
Bristol Welcomes David Alford as Peter Stern Retires
Continuing our 50-year tradition of excellence in recruitment, we are proud to announce the newest member of our team! Please welcome David Alford, Director of our Food & Beverage Manufacturing division. David will be replacing Sr. Vice...
Employers: Optimize the Recruitment Process
Thinking of hiring a recruiter to help find the right candidate? At Bristol Associates, our clients can expect confidentiality, responsiveness, professionalism, individualized service, and always going the extra mile. There are numerous ways for...