Having spoken with and observed hundreds of hiring managers and executives in our time as renewable energy recruiters, it is clear that the leaders who run some of the best performing teams all have one very important thing in common… They have a deep bench of candidates at all times. Just like a basketball coach knows…
When it comes to job interviews, common sense isn’t always common practice. Everyone knows that they should conduct themselves professionally in an interview, yet for whatever reason someone will dress too casually, swear like a sailor, gossip about their current (or past) employer, or even get drunk. You can’t make this stuff up. Every year…
Before the rise of social networks like Facebook and Instagram, job seekers did not have a digital footprint to consider when applying for a job. Today, 73 percent of Americans use more than one of the eight major social media platforms, according to recent data from the Pew Research Center. The average user in the U.S….
There comes a time in every interview process when the person you’re interviewing with—either the hiring manager or HR person—will ask you about money. How you handle this question can be the difference between being offered the job or not. If you throw out a number that is too high, you may be perceived as…
Social Media is a great platform for expressing yourself and showcasing your individuality. However, when it comes to your LinkedIn profile, you want to be a little more strategic with what you choose to share. In this new age of digital recruiting, most hiring managers (and almost all recruiters) are utilizing LinkedIn to attract applicants…
We see a lot of resumes in our line of work. A lot. What’s shocking is the number of candidates that prioritize the font, style, or headline of their resume over the actual content. Although it’s nice to make your resume look great, the content is still by far the most important piece of the puzzle; it’s…
Working in executive recruiting, I’m frequently surprised by the lack of writing skills possessed by some of the industry’s top candidates. I once requested a cover letter from a prospective candidate–an industry-leading, experienced mechanical engineer—and I was astounded at what I received. It was littered with grammatical errors, it was poorly composed, and the misuse…
You’ve accepted a new job and all that’s left to do is to tell your boss that you’re leaving. It’s a pretty straightforward process, unless your current employer presents a compelling counteroffer. Most people just assume that they won’t receive one, but it is becoming more and more common. Although far from the norm, we…
A few months ago we were approached by the Director of Sales for a leading solar manufacture. He was frustrated because they had been looking for a Regional Sales Manager for a lot longer than they had anticipated, but hadn’t been able to find what he described as “Rockstar Talent.” Having had positive results with solar…
When I reach out to a potential candidate in my network about a new opportunity, one of the first questions that they have regarding the position is the job title. That makes sense. You want to know what the job is, right? The title should give you a description of the position somewhat immediately. However…