The Bristol Breakroom
Hiring Tips, Career Advice, and More
New Placement: Bristol Sweetens the CEO Deal
Founded in 1923, Sweetener Products Company is a leading supplier and distributor of quality food ingredients to United States. With their CEO’s upcoming retirement in December 2020, the long-established organization asked Bristol Associates to...
Job Seekers: Boost Your Professional Brand
If you are looking for a job, figuring out where to begin can feel overwhelming. Aside from updating your resume, it’s important to consider other factors that can help improve your job search. Our executive recruiters share five...
Job Search Mistakes to Avoid in 2020
With a historic number of unemployment claims reported in the US, millions of professionals have started their search for new career opportunities. As we continue to acclimate ourselves to changes due to the pandemic, it’s important...
Spruce Up Your Resume in Six Steps
As the coronavirus continues to affect industries and individuals worldwide, over 6.6 million Americans have already filed for unemployment. According to the New York Times, “[s]everal economists expect that by the end of the month, more than 20...
SVP Kelly Nelson to Retire After 25 Years at Bristol Associates
After 25 years of dedicated service to the Hospitality division of Bristol Associates, Sr. Vice President Kelly Nelson has announced his retirement effective May 1, 2020. Vice President Catia Pecoraro will serve as the new division leader upon...
Candidate-Driven Market: Recruiting Passive Candidates in a Strong Economy
You may have heard the term “candidate-driven market” as it relates to today’s job market and strong economy. Because candidates are in higher demand than usual, recruiters and employers have to go the extra mile to attract the best talent....
Practice Mindfulness: How to be Present During the Holidays
So much to do, so little time. For most executives, it’s natural to always be on the move. With the new year just around the corner, it can be even more overwhelming to juggle your personal and professional life. Making the effort to slow down,...
A Recruiter Messaged You on LinkedIn – Now What?
If you have a LinkedIn account, chances are that a recruiter has messaged you about a job opening. In this era of spam emails, pop-up ads, and unwanted solicitations, you may wonder if the message is worth reading or responding to at all. By...
What is Ban the Box?
Ban the Box, also known as The Fair Chance Act, is a law that prohibits employers from inquiring about a candidate’s past criminal record on a job application. The name “Ban the Box” stems from a common checkbox question that asks applicants if...