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What Slows Executive Hiring and Why It Matters
By Benjamin Farber, President of Bristol Associates Most organizations approach executive hiring with the intent to be thorough. Yet, even when a candidate begins to stand out, the hiring process often stretches rather than narrows, with additional interview rounds, assessments, and internal...
Revealing Questions to Ask Executive Candidates During an Interview
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a “sixth sense” that could instantly tell you whether someone was the right person for the job? Unfortunately, hiring decisions are rarely that simple, which is why the interview process remains such an integral part of evaluating candidates. But knowing that an...
Recruiter Wins Podcast: Executive Search Insights with Ben Farber
President Ben Farber from Bristol Associates is a guest on this episode of Recruiter Wins, where he shares a recruiting success story in which a client struggled to choose between two strong finalists presented by the firm, and the unexpected decision they ultimately made to solve the dilemma. He...
The Realities of Relocation: How Employers Can Support Executive Candidates
By Benjamin Farber, President of Bristol Associates Every employer wants to feel confident that they are choosing the right person for a critical leadership role. When recruiting for an on-site executive position, it is important to decide whether to limit the talent pool to local candidates or...
Debunking Myths about Executive Recruiters: For Employers
This article is Part Two of a two-part blog series, in which we debunk common myths about executive recruiters for job seekers (Part One) and for employers (Part Two). While many organizations rely on search firms to help find top talent, others remain skeptical about working with them due to...
Mastering Work-Life Balance: Tips from Busy Executives
With all of the holidays, the end of the year can feel like a whirlwind, especially for executives balancing business deadlines with seasonal chaos. To help navigate through it, we turned to leaders across different industries to share how they keep their personal and professional lives afloat as...
Three Timeless Hiring Lessons from a Seasoned Executive Recruiter
By Benjamin Farber, President of Bristol Associates After more than 20 years in executive recruitment, I have had the privilege of working closely with many leaders across the hospitality space. With those interactions came lessons that have continued to help me grow and shape my approach to...
Ask a Recruiter: What Feedback Do Recruiters Need from Employers to Deliver Top Talent?
When working with an outside recruiter to assist with filling a job opening, it can be natural for an employer to assume they no longer need to be hands-on with the hiring process. While our recruiters can apply their expertise to each job opportunity, ongoing feedback from the hiring authority is...
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...