Overall job employment is two percentage points below the long-term average which shifts much of the power in the hiring dynamic to the candidates. Because of this shift in the power dynamic, companies must make sure they put their best foot forward. So how does one make a great first impression? The good news is that it’s not complicated: greet the candidate with a smile, shake their hand, and always remember to be courteous. Of course, in an increasingly mobile work environment many interviews are happening virtually. You’ll just need to adjust by bringing even more energy in order for that welcoming excitement to translate to the screen.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Sunrun (Irvine, CA) in Mar 2018
Interview
Two phone interviews so far. First was with hireing manager at Sunrun HQ and the second was with the design team at Sunrun Irvine. First call was about my experience and why I choose to apply for the position. The second interview was much more technical based to see if I had the qualifications to perform the job
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
They asked what electrical codes I was familiar with reguarding photovoltaic systems
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Sunrun (Irvine, CA) in Nov 2015
Interview
Written Test to see your background on residential solar design. Concepts include: Ohm's Law, orientation of sun over a residential roof, labeling structural beams, etc. Afterwards, I toured the facility to grasp some of the cultural values on hard work ethic and teamwork on complex projects.
Pros: Friendly and laid-back environment. The manager who interviewed with me at their office in Irvine, CA was very personable and easy to talk to.
Cons: Slow feedback from recruiter. Currently, waiting to hear where in Denver, CO that the designer office has been established at. Recruiter takes awhile to respond to emails/calls.