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Industry Trend:
The Green Workforce 2019
February 1st, 2019
In recent years, public opinion towards clean energy has shifted. As pictures of disappearing glacial lakes and stranded polar bears on melting icebergs 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:
Relocating: Asking for that Raise 2019
February 1st, 2019
Many people may go unnoticed and go through many years of their career without getting a raise just because they did not know how to ask for one. Below are some useful tips that will help.
The Steps to Take
The first step to consider when asking for a raise is make sure it is done in a very professional manner. Make sure to set up an appointment with your supervisor and allow ample time to discuss all of the material you want to cover. Be confident going into this meeting and make sure you have a positive attitude and can show your supervisor what you do to immediately impact the company, as well as what your plans are for the future.
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 also an extra bonus. You know what is important to your boss, so use those specific contributions to your benefit in negotiating your raise.
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Management Matters:
Short Term Goals: Creating Continuous Fulfillment 2019
February 1st, 2019
In a recent interview, British actor and author Stephen Fry said, “One of the worst things you can do in life is set yourself goals.” He explains: “Two things happen. One is that you fail to meet your goals so you call yourself a failure. Secondly, you meet your goal and go, ‘Well, I’m here now what’… Because you’re going for something outside yourself.” There is a lot of truth to what Fry says. Setting goals creates a dissatisfied present that requires constant work to lessen that dissatisfaction. However, this drive is often the only way to satisfy the want and secure the need for your future and your children’s future. There must be a way to chase long term goals without living an unhappy, unfulfilled life.
Obsession is unhealthy. Perfectionists are unhappy. If someone were to spend all of his or her time chasing one goal, he or she would be very unhappy if that goal never came to fruition. For every American Idol there are thousands of crushed contestants who will never succeed in the music industry. There is nothing wrong with dreaming big, but obsessing over that dream will most likely leave you frustrated and unhappy. Many people who are the best in the world at what they do still feel compelled to improve. This is why several world record holders strive to break their own records.
Long-term goals are often difficult to see. If all you can see is the end of the road you will most likely get lost along the way. Short-term goals are essential to bridge the gap, and advance your life story one chapter at a time. You can probably envision yourself earning a promotion easier than you can see yourself running the whole company. Consistently achieving short-term goals will bring you continuous satisfaction and make the journey toward those long-term goals more bearable.
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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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