What is the cleantech industry saying about the job market?

Welcome to our Cleantech Employment Insights page.

In 2011 we decided to survey experts in Colorado's cleantech community about current hiring trends, what they would recommend to job seekers, what they are looking for if they are in a hiring position and what advice they would give to job seekers. We are pleased to share their insight in the following short videos that were developed and produced for us by our partners at Technical Integrity.

Check out our cleantech blog posts,

Part I - Colorado's Cleantech Market Expansion for 2012: Colorado's Cleantech Industry is Shining Bright.

Part II - Colorado's Cleantech Market Expansion for 2012: Is the Bubble Bursting? Perspectives from Cleantech Investors

Part III - Colorado's Cleantech Market Expansion for 2012, Part 3: Colorado Cleantech Community's Rising Stars

A question for our experts:
What is the secret for cleantech companies to attract and retain top talent?

Barbara Baring, VP Of Human Resources, OPX Biotechnologies: "Build a highly performing team and set of subteams. Offer competitive compensation and strong ties to the community."		Bill Ritter Jr. is currently the Director of the Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) at Colorado State University "Recruit the best people with a strong aptitude and desire and partner with trainers where possible."
Dawn Curlee, VP of Human Resources, Tendril: "Create a compelling business proposition and make sure that people enjoy being in the office - we have a lot of fun! Offer competitive compensation and close ties to the community."		Trent Yang, Director, CU Cleantech: "Have a good story to tell. Emphasize how your company is making a difference in the world from an industry and a personal level."

A question for our experts:
What advice would you give to job seekers of any discipline looking to enter the cleantech industry?

Barbara Baring, VP Of Human Resources, OPX Biotechnologies: "Be positively proactive, be professional and be persistent."		Bill Ritter Jr. is currently the Director of the Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) at Colorado State University.
Dawn Curlee, VP of Human Resources, Tendril: "Research, research, research. Do your homework to be a compelling candidate."		Trent Yang, Managing Director, Clean Range Ventures, Director of Entrepreneurship, University of Colorado, RASEI<