Archive for May 2017
Generalist vs. Industry Niche Recruiter?
Lately I’ve had conversations with candidates asking me whether or not I would follow up with them after submitting their resume to a client. That’s a great question and something candidate’s should be asking. I’ve seen postings on LinkedIn that share stories of a recruiter asking for a candidate’s resume and then never hearing back from…
Read MoreLIGHTFAIR and Future Thoughts on Technology
Ted Konnerth and Brooke Ziolo returned from LFI last week with a list of thoughts and ideas that came from their meetings with dozens of exhibitors and clients. Nearly everybody they spoke with had comments on the trends of IoT. The industry appears to be quickly adopting IoT concepts into their product line and the future of…
Read MoreForbes names Egret Consulting amongst the Top 250 Best Executive Recruiting Firms in 2017
Mundelein, IL – May 15, 2017 – Egret Consulting Group, the largest search firm dedicated solely to the electrical industry was named amongst the top 250 “Best Executive Recruiting Firms” listed by Forbes for 2017. The recent article was published on www.forbes.com on May 3, 2017, written by Jeff Kauflin. Forbes worked with analytics firm…
Read MoreThe Effects of a Slow Hiring Process
A slow hiring process becomes a slippery slope when it begins to drive top candidates away. While a candidate understands the importance of making a good hiring choice, most don’t want to be stuck in limbo during the long process. Top candidates usually have options, which makes them more likely to become uninterested in a…
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