US smart grid talent: Are you looking in the right place?

US smart grid talent: Are you looking in the right place?

The article below was first published in Smart Energy International. Smart grids are disruptive by nature. The US energy industry is adapting to new technologies, business models, and roles for utilities and consumers borne out of the development of the smart grid...
The Rise of the Cleantech Chief Commercial Officer

The Rise of the Cleantech Chief Commercial Officer

The CEO of cleantech recruiter Enertech Search says a CCO or CRO can be the best-kept secret of success during early commercialization. The article below was first published in Greentech Media. The global smart-grid market is expected to cumulatively surpass $400...
How to recruit for clean tech

How to recruit for clean tech

The article below was first published in GreenBiz. Let’s face it. Clean tech companies, especially in the grid edge and smart grid space, are under extreme pressure to hire the best and brightest minds very quickly. Each month that goes by without finding the “right”...
‘Cleantech Cool’ Is Not Enough for Attracting Top Talent

‘Cleantech Cool’ Is Not Enough for Attracting Top Talent

The article below was first published in Renewable Energy World. In the cleantech space, grid-edge companies are hot. These startups are growing up quickly and almost all of them started out leveraging their “cool factor” to attract talent. They are working hard to...
Recruiters Nominate Their Favorite Phone Interview Questions

Recruiters Nominate Their Favorite Phone Interview Questions

The article below was first published in Integrative Staffing Group. Let’s face it. Phone screenings can be awkward. It’s equally common for candidates and recruiters, alike, to feel nervous. On the one hand, recruiters are under immense pressure to keep the...