Archive for July 2015
What Not to Say in an Interview
While it would be nice, there’s no magic phrase to use during an interview to land the job. There are a few things that you can say that will almost certainly make sure you don’t move forward in the process. Even if you have the perfect background and a spotless resume, a few landmines can…
Read MoreFirst Interview Intentions
In an initial interview the interviewer has just one intention: to decide whether or not to invest more time and move forward into the next step in the process. They will examine your work history, educational background, strengths and accomplishments to determine the value you will bring to the organization. He or she is also…
Read More5 Predictions for Renewable Energy in 2015
Seeing how it is almost February I am a little late for my 2015 predictions, but I am going to make them anyway. First, there is no doubt there will be further consolidation in solar this year. China has already announced that they would like to consolidate the number of solar manufacturers over the next…
Read MoreHow to Answer Behavioral-Based Interview Questions
We get a lot of questions about behavioral-based interview questions. Behavioral-based interviewing has been around for years since behavioral-based questions have been found to be significantly more predictive of how someone will perform vs traditional questioning. Basically, an interviewer will ask you to describe how you overcame obstacles or achieved results in specific situations in…
Read MoreHate Your Job? Keep it to Yourself!
I recently had the opportunity to sit in on an interview for a Vice President of Engineering with a leading Solar Developer. The interview went well overall, but as the interview progressed, the inevitable question came up: Why are you looking to leave your company? Now, I know this individual had some very good reasons…
Read MoreIt’s not them-It’s you
We have all been on an interview and not gotten the job. You may have decided it wasn’t the right fit and passed on the opportunity or there may have been other candidates that they decided to move forward with. Especially when there are multiple people with similar backgrounds the little things in an interview…
Read MorePreparing For Your Interview
First Impressions can make or break the interview. It is amazing how many people show up to their interviews without preparing. Would you accept a speaking engagement without first practicing? Then why would you head to an interview that could change the course of your career without some prior research and practice? Make sure to…
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