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5 Steps to Start your Career in Renewable Energy
Step 1: Research the industry of interest. -> Before you even apply or consider applying to a position learn the basics of that specific industry. My advice join a few Facebook groups, communities like this, subscribe to newsletters or podcast that are specific to that industry. Last thing you want to do is put money towards a program or training and end up not liking it. Use the resources readily available to you.
Step 2: Build Relevant Skills. -> After you have done your research, you will learn that there are some industry specific trainings that are needed (OSHA, NFPA70E, etc.). Alot of these trainings are offered all over the country from a range of $1,000-$5,000. If you are fortunate enough to have some money saved up to invest in yourself, it will make a huge difference on the hiring process. Just make sure those are the training needed. Now you don't always need to pay out of pocket. Most companies will provide you with all the trainings needed but it definitely helps to get your foot in the door and meet people.
Step 3: Network: -> This step ties into Step 1, and 2. The more you grow the network the better your chances are. I have hired multiple people that simply had the courage to come in and ask if I was hiring, and if I wasn't hiring chances are I knew someone close by that was. Network, Network, Network. Do not be afraid to reach out to people and simply ask the question. Worse thing that can happen is they say no.
Step 4: Apply for Entry Level Roles: -> Once you are ready, your resume is polished, and you have practiced interviewing apply for the entry level roles. Expect not to hear back, expect to get denied. Do not get discouraged, remember you are not the only one trying to obtain those jobs, and chances are you are not the only one the employer is looking at. I can tell you though if you have a clean resume, and you learn how to interview well your chances are going to go up. Alot of people don't think about the importance of a resume and an interview. First and second impressions are everything make them count.
Step 5: Stay updated: -> Stay updated on your research, stay in touch with recruiters and hiring managers to see where you are at in the process, and stay updated on job postings and who is hiring. Persistence will help you out. Recruiters/ employers may get annoyed but at least they will know how bad you want it.
Freebie: There are more to these industries then just the hands-on work. There are legal positions, software positions, environmental positions, safety position, I can go on and on. If you have any relevant experience to anything the renewable industries may offer don't hesitate, apply to the positions this isn't a one size fits all.
-> Which step do you think is the hardest?
-> For those of you in the industry, comment your biggest challenge while trying to get in.
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