Posts Tagged ‘hiring process’
Succession Planning in Solar: Preparing for Growth Before It Hits You
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…
Read MoreMastering 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…
Read MoreBridging the Solar Skills Gap
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.
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWomen in Solar: Shaping the Future
It’s crucial to recognize the pivotal role that women play in shaping the solar industry and help to attract more diverse voices moving forward.
Read MoreUnlocking 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…
Read MoreExpert 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…
Read MoreRenewables 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…
Read More2022 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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