Time To Ditch The Resume?
I just read a great article that begins to highlight something that I hear very few recruiters talk about. The lack of effectiveness of resumes. Lately, in my Executive Search work, I have more and more conversations with candidates about how to market themselves. Yes, the job market is tight right now, even in the burgeoning solar industry, but there has to come a time when job seekers take it...
Read MoreDebunking 10 “Mistruths” About the Solar Industry
The United States is currently #4 in the world in solar power generation with about 7% of the global market. At the same time, we are the 3rd largest by population, and #1 in power consumption using almost 25% of the world’s power. This imbalance, while troubling, is a harsh reality largely driven mainly by misconceptions and flawed information given to our public. With this in mind, consider...
Read MoreWhat Solar Employers Are Looking For Right Now
The top players in the solar industry, which include SolarWorld, First Solar, SunPower, and Solar City (to name a few) are looking primarily for engineers with experience and an extensive education. So to start planning your career early, here are some skills to acquire to insure that you are a competitive candidate within the industry: Education This is a given, but companies want...
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