Succession Planning in Solar: Preparing for Growth Before It Hits You

Illustration of a person climbing wooden steps labeled Education, Idea, Plan, Effort, and Success, symbolizing career and leadership development.

There are few things more personal than building a company from the ground up.  For founders and early leaders in fast-moving fields like renewable energy, it often takes years of grit, vision, and sacrifice to create something that truly matters. That kind of investment goes far beyond financials. It becomes part of your identity. So…

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Mastering the Interview: The STAR Method

As executive recruiters, we’re often asked, “What’s the best way to make a lasting impression in a job interview?” After years of conducting hundreds of interviews, one strategy stands out above the rest: candidates who use the STAR Method consistently move to the next stage and are more likely to land the job. What is…

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Bridging the Solar Skills Gap

Illustration of a person pole-vaulting from a landscape with smokestacks emitting dark smoke on the left to a clean, green field with solar panels and wind turbines on the right, under a bright sun. The image symbolizes bridging the solar skills gap and transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

As the solar industry experiences unprecedented growth, an underlying challenge has surfaced – the Solar Skills Gap. This gap is not a barrier but an opportunity to upskill and reskill workers, find diverse candidates who have transferable skills, and build a robust talent pipeline.

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Hiring Salespeople in Solar & Energy Storage

Hiring the right salespeople is crucial for driving growth and innovation in the solar and energy storage industry. However, the hiring process is often fraught with pitfalls that can hinder a company’s success. Let’s chat about the seven deadly sins you need to avoid when hiring salespeople in our industry: 1. Low-Balling Them: Focus on…

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Unlocking Career Growth 

Unlocking Career Growth 

Strategies for professional development, and acquiring new skills to aid in career growth. Recognizing The Evolving Nature of Industries In today’s job market, it is critical to equip yourself with new skills and information to continue successfully in your field. Unlocking untapped potential and acquiring new skills in your industry will not only aid in…

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Expert Tips on How to Negotiate Salary Like a Pro

EXPERT TIPS ON HOW TO NEGOTIATE SALARY LIKE A PRO

Managing Partner Jon Semingson walks job seekers through practicing negotiation pitches and responses to potential salary questions. Best Tips for Negotiating Salary From a Recruiter Have a solid understanding of the market value for your role and what you are looking for in advance. Talk with peers in the market and make sure you are…

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Renewables Market Watch 2023

RENEWABLES MARKET WATCH 2023

How is the renewable energy market changing and evolving this year? We interviewed our Managing Partner Jon Semingson and Director of Recruiting Sarah Petersen who have 25 years of combined experience in renewables recruiting. How do you foresee engineering, project management, and interconnection specialties evolving? SP: These areas are evolving rapidly across the board due…

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2022 in Review and Hiring Predictions for 2023

2022 IN REVIEW AND HIRING PREDICTIONS FOR 2023

High-volume recruitment was one of the many trends of 2022, including prioritizing the candidate experience, focusing on employer branding, and appealing to a new generation of candidates. As we look ahead to 2023 here are our predictions for the year ahead.  A Year in Review The past year has been an interesting one with competition…

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