Mission: In 2013, The Connor Group formalized its core values, but really they’re nothing new. They’ve been associates’ guiding principles since the company was founded. The list serves as both a roadmap and reminder, bulleted items that describe who we are ... Read more
Best Places to Work: 2014 (#48)
I have been working at The Connor Group full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
I've worked for the Connor Group for less than a year, but I can tell already this is a really great place to work. I came from retail which meant lots of long hours and holidays away from my family during the crazy Thanksgiving and Christmas season. I was looking for a new job to get out of retail and the Conner Group was a great fit for me.
I got a great signing bonus when I joined and I was surprised by how intense and thorough their training program is. They make sure you understand everything before you get started with being in charge of sales, which I appreciate.
There are some really big goals they set before you each month, but if you hit them you can expect some pretty incredible reward and recognition. I've see people get incredible designer handbags and that only motivates me to work even harder so I can hit my goals too.
Cons
There are some long hours and days, but that is easily avoided if you are organized and plan your day well. There are very strict guidelines and systems in place that have made the company successful over the years and you have to be willing to buy into them and follow them to a "T" in order to be successful.
Advice to Management
Keep up the great work with strong, proven systems and rewarding and recognizing employees along the way!
Helpful (12)
Application
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at The Connor Group (Dayton, OH) in February 2016.
Interview
Like everyone else, I received a call from a recruiter and that went well, she then set up a time for me to do another phone screen which was more like a personality test. That also went well. I was then set up for an in person interview with the VP of Talent Acquisition. While I wouldn't say it that was a bad experience, it was a very rushed feeling and due to being rushed I don't think I was at my best. They are known for their very fast paced environment so maybe that was all planned but I think for an interview to be successful and also for the candidate to truly be able to show their true self, it shouldn't feel like such a rushed process. I truly don't harbor any negativity for it, I just wish I wouldn't have felt so rushed. I truly think I may have gone further in the process. One never knows!
I'm sure they will find someone to fill the position as it's a highly sought after position in my field here in Dayton but they missed out on one heck of a candiate and I have the recommendations to back that statement up!
I should note a few things that I thought were truly unique in an interview and that I really liked; 1. The first question I was asked was more personal in nature and that really impressed me. 2. I did get the impression that although they expect a lot out of their associates, they give a lot back in return, which is rare.
I only rated the overall experience negative due to the actual in person interview. If there were somewhat negative, or somewhat positive, I would have gone with one of those because it truly wasn't all negative.
Interview Questions
On Saturday, September 7, 2019, Larry Connor and The Connor Group were featured on the Bloomberg TV docuseries The American Dream TV Show.
The show aims to tell inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and their journey from humble beginnings to how they made their business dreams a reality. Larry’s story was a perfect fit!
This 5 ½ minute segment tells Larry’s story from his early days owning Newcom’s Tavern to the modern-day success of The Connor Group.
WATCH HERE: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMYnr
Connor Group pilot delivers medical supplies and toys to orphanages in Hurricane-devastated Bahamas
The Connor Group is partnering in Hurricane Dorian relief effort in the Bahamas. The company donated the use of its corporate aircraft, and teamed up with Cincinnati-based Matthew 25: Ministries (M25M) – a nonprofit that specializes in disaster relief. Chief Pilot Brett Hunter volunteered to fly M25M relief workers and 30,000 pounds of critical supplies to the Bahamas over a 4-day period.
Their first stop was an orphanage in Nassau, designed to hold 20 kids but filled to the brim with 56 – a result of taking in refugee kids from outer islands destroyed by the storm. Hunter and the M25M relief workers then turned their attention to Freeport, which bore the brunt of Dorian’s 185-mile winds and flooding.
“We’ll make as many trips as needed to get critical supplies to the people who need them,” said Hunter.
Career Advancement Program
Helping employees "upskill" into higher-paying positions
