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Proactive Recruiting Strategies You Should Be Using
Have you ever had an open position at your company that you just can’t find quality candidates for? Sometimes hiring managers feel like they have exhausted all their usual recruiting methods—including posting the job online, and even reaching out to passive...
7 Common Misconceptions about Recruiters
The other day I came across a post on Linkedin that shed a negative light on recruiters. As I read through the piece, I soon realized that the writer’s complaints were based upon misconceptions about how recruiting actually works. As with any industry, I’m sure...
A Recruiter Messaged You on LinkedIn – Now What?
If you have a LinkedIn account, chances are you have received a direct message about a job opening from a recruiter or hiring manager. In this era of spam emails, pop up ads, and unwanted solicitations, you may wonder if the message is worth reading or responding...
Happy New Year from Bristol Associates!
Happy New Year from Bristol Associates! Wishing you a happy and healthy 2016. Warmly, The Bristol Associates Team Bristol Associates, Inc. is an executive search firm with over 50 years of excellence in recruiting nationwide. Bristol specializes in recruiting for...
Everything You Need to Know About How Executive Search Firms Work
Most professionals are familiar with the role of a recruiter, however many do not understand the inner workings of executive search firms. If you are contacted by an executive recruiter, or are thinking about reaching out to one or more search firms to help you...
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How to Answer Difficult Interview Questions
For many of us, interviews are intimidating and nerve-wracking. You have one shot to make a good impression and convince your interviewer that you are the right one for the job. Preparing answers to difficult interview questions will strengthen your chances of...
The Best Questions to Ask Candidates in the Final Round of Interviews
As we guide our clients through the interview process, we are often asked which interview questions are the most revealing and helpful. In particular, our clients often ask us about the final (often second or third) round of interviews because it is...
Counter Offer Considerations
You have just accepted a great job offer from another company, which will provide career growth and an increase in compensation. As you are handing in your resignation, there’s a good chance your boss will ask for 24 hours to come up with a Counter Offer....