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…

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Ask the Expert – May 2017

Q: Hi Prudence, I’ve been interviewing with a distributor for about two weeks and just spent another full day with them. Nearing the end of the time with them they told me that the ball was in my court, not “do you want the job?” or “we’d love you to come work for us”. I’m…

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LIGHTFAIR 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…

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Top 5 LinkedIn Tips

Your LinkedIn profile might be low on your radar with the busyness of a job search. While it seems great as a quick place to put your work experience or for connecting with people, you may shrug it off as not much more. The truth is, your LinkedIn profile should be in tip-top shape before…

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Forbes 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…

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The 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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A Guide to What Markets We Serve

We have a team of experienced search professionals that work within specific markets within the electrical industry. Our market coverage includes manufacturers of electrical goods, wholesale distributors of electrical materials, lighting design consultants and more.   How We Work Our team of professionals work within their assigned market area(s), but always as a partner and contributor…

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The Impact of LED Technology on Leadership Talent

Last week Ted Konnerth, CEO of Egret Consulting, spoke at the LFI Conference in Philadelphia, PA., along with  Russ Clark and Bill Astary. The topic? The Impact of LED technology on Leadership Talent. The talk was not a discussion about LED technologies, but instead about a broader shift in the electrical world that will affect you.…

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