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Industry Trend:
The Green Workforce 2018
September 1st, 2018
Become daily news, public awareness has reached new heights of concern. The public’s environmental consciousness is making people anxious about the effect our global footprint will have on future generations.
In response to these budding concerns, new “green” industries have sprouted. While most people are familiar with Solar and Wind energy, other industries such as Building Retrofitting, Geothermal Energy and Sustainable Agriculture are becoming more commonplace “green” career opportunities.
In California, the California Energy Commission acts as the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency; promoting energy efficiency and developing renewable energy and alternative fuel technology to support the public’s increased interest in advancing “green” energy research.
According to the Clean Energy Workforce Training Program (CEWTP), as California’s economy becomes increasingly dependent on “green” technology, future jobs will be found in the growing sustainable industry. CEWTP is currently working towards making California a leader in the new sustainable economy.
At present, the highest concentration of “green” jobs in California can be found within the San Francisco Bay Area—with over 120,000 green jobs concentrated in the region. Despite the growing interest and funding provided to green careers, the number of green workers remains relatively low.
While the green industry is projected to skyrocket as public interest focuses on environmental concerns, the tools to prepare future “green” workers remains limited. With over 70% of training to prepare current workers for green jobs relying on “On the Job Training,” the number of workers with classroom training or a related college degree comprise of less than 20% of the “green” workforce.
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Career Corner:
How to Ask for a Raise 2018
September 1st, 2018
This is a situation that almost everyone will encounter at least a few times during their career. It can be an uncomfortable situation that a lot of business professionals avoid. In addition to being distressing, it may also be a situation where someone does not know the right time to ask for a raise, or how to do it. Can you imagine not getting a raise because you did not know how to ask for one!? Below are some tips that can help.
The first step to consider when asking for a raise is that it should be done in a very professional manner. Make an appointment with your supervisor and allow ample time to discuss all the material you want to cover. Be confident going into this meeting, and make sure you have a positive attitude.
The second step to consider is that you must have reasons to support why you deserve a raise. Have a list prepared of all the contributions you bring to the team. You want to be able to say without a doubt that you have successfully completed all of your duties and more. If you can state the exact revenue that your contributions have brought to the company, that is an extra bonus. You know what is important to your boss, so use those specific contributions to your benefit.
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Management Matters:
Recognizing Your Weaknesses
September 1st, 2018
When your career is going well you don’t usually take time to think about what you’re doing wrong. If it appears that what you are doing is working you continue carrying out business as you have been. Be warned, this strategy can be extremely risky and can actually derail your entire career.
Be careful not to overrate your leadership skills because your boss and your co workers won’t. As companies have been forced to deal with the fallout from the recession they have raised the bar on management performance. Companies cannot afford to keep managers who have serious flaws. Be sure to seek out feedback from workplace allies who you know will be honest with you. The people who you manage are likely going to flatter you whether or not you deserve it. You cannot and should not rely on your subordinates to give you accurate feedback. If you do you will be less likely to make strategic changes that are necessary for the success of your company and subsequently less likely to hang on to your job or advance your career.
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Search Solutions RSI has uniquely provided to it's Clientele.
RSI Case Studies are a record of the extraordinary Search & Recruiting
Methodologies that time and time again yield a high R.O.I. for
Employers & present high performance Career Opportunities for
Candidates.
RSI Search & Recruiting Case Studies
Practice: Finance
Our client-- A U.S.-Based Personal Wealth Management Provider--
had a need for an Inside Sales Manager who was qualified and successful
in mentoring business development professionals with entrepreneurial
acumen, and strong presentation skills.
Finance Practice Search & Recruiting Case Study »
Practice: Medical Device
Our client--a rapidly growing international Medical Monitoring
manufacturer -- had a need for a Sales Recruitment effort for a
qualified and successful International Regional Sales Executive
who could speak a foreign language. This person needed to have
contacts within medical facilities on an international basis and
a sales track record to prove it. They also had to have previous
technical knowledge of their products.
Medical Device
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