Opportunities Redefining the Industry

The solar industry offers a vast array of opportunities for seasoned professionals interested in using transferable skills for a new area in the industry. Let’s look at some of the diverse avenues for solar careers available.   Navigating the financial landscape of solar projects requires astute leaders. People with a background in finance, investment, and project…

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A Beginner’s Guide To Interview Colors 

Whether it’s an online or an in-person interview, need to make sure that the first impression you make is a strong one. Because the colors you wear send subliminal messages to the brain, learning the meaning behind them can help convey the right emotions to the interviewer. If you are doing a Zoom interview, consider your background when choosing colors. 

While no color is strictly off-limits, some colors should only be worn as accents. Additionally, jewel tones and pastels are better than bright or neon colors. According to CareerBuilder, 23% of hiring managers recommended blue, and 15% recommended black. Orange was the color most likely to be associated with someone who is unprofessional by 25%.

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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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Residential Energy Storage – The Basics

RESIDENTIAL ENERGY STORAGE – THE BASICS

While utility-scale energy storage is getting talked about quite a bit, we don’t hear as much about Residential Energy Storage. What is it, and how can it help support the grid? Here are the basics!  What Is Residential Energy Storage? The ability to store energy and release it when you need it is critical to…

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Community Solar: What it is, and Why it’s Here to Stay.

COMMUNITY SOLAR: WHAT IT IS, AND WHY IT’S HERE TO STAY.

It’s easier than ever to go green without breaking the bank with the help of community solar. So what exactly is it? Here are the basics!  What Is Community Solar? There are many reasons that a home or business may not want to install solar on site.  They may not have enough space, may have…

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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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Energy Storage – The Basics

ENERGY STORAGE – THE BASICS

Energy storage is an incredibly important piece of the renewable energy market and will fully utilize solar and wind energy. It will allow for renewable energy to meet the demand needed and improve the reliability of using Solar, wind, and other intermittent generation resources. So what is energy storage? Here are the basics!    An Overview  …

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