There are endless varieties of job-hunting books. Some cover what type of job you’d be a fit for in a general way. Others give hints on presenting yourself well in an interview. The books here are chosen for their practicality and the extensive experience of their authors. Their content matches what recruiters and candidates see in the energy market. While we cover some of the same content in our webinars, it’s a good idea to review what other authors say. For basic concepts like resume creation, interviewing skills, we'll be launching a Resources page in May that will cover these issues.
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Guide to Identifying and Pursuing Renewable Energy Jobs
A Clean Energy Careers Publication
FREE
This guide, like other Clean Energy Careers e-books, is focused on candidates with significant experience in renewables or power. Here, Charles helps you "think like a recruiter" as you identify and qualify job opportunities, then deploy job documents that focus more clearly on specific types of positions. It's a proven-effective strategy for a successful job search campaign - whether you're a senior professional or manager.
A Job Seeker's Guide to Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, & Executive Letters
A Clean Energy Careers Publication
$25
As an experienced professional, how do you distinguish yourself when sharing your experience and skills with recruiters and hirers? What do you include - or hold back - in resumes, on LinkedIn? What will really get an executive's attention? Here, veteran recruiter Charles Bamford takes you step by step through the key methods of communication that can drive a successful job search in the renewable energy sector.
"SELLING TO BIG COMPANIES"
Jill Konrath
$9.95 on Amazon
Not your typical job search book, but terrific about how to sell something (even yourself) to large companies. Her website has great information on "value propositions," something that all candidates really should think about. NOT an easy read, but if you really want to work for a big company and are struggling to be noticed in contacting them about a job, this is worth the time.
"LOSE THE RESUME, LAND THE JOB"
Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry
$18 on Amazon
Great, clearly written book of 250 pages, whose author has great experience, and whose clarity of thought is refreshing. He is president of one of the largest executive search firms in the US. You can read the relevant sections and put them to work in minutes.
"WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE?"
Richard N. Bolles
$15
Was originally all about mainly self-inventory and what job would be a good match for your personality and interests. Now updated to talk about how to find a job as well. There's an excellent section called "Finding Your Mission in Life." It's about meshing your religion belief and job. Many people enter the clean energy economy hoping to make a difference in the world. Not a bad parallel and worth the read.
