Want to get a job in clean energy? It is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The International Energy Association say clean energy jobs surpassed fossil fuel jobs in 2021 and will continue to do so. But how do you get into the industry?
In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to SSE HR Director John Stewart who is hiring thousands of people every year. We discuss which skills are most in demand, how candidates should approach applications and whether AI can help?
Find out what clean energy opportunities are available on the SSE careers website: careers.sse.com/homepage
Chapters:
00:00 Trailer
00:49 Introduction
02:35 How are you thinking about the employee growth that is needed to deliver the £20+ bn of investments SSE has committed to over the next 5 years?
04:01 What are the skills someone needs to join the clean energy industry?
07:44 Is the increase in job applications because SSE is much more focused on clean energy, or is it because the energy industry is more attractive or because SSE is more attractive?
08:45 Are these real jobs in renewables and clean energy?
9:50 How big a challenge is for the HR team to recruit over 4,000 employees a year?
12:33 What are the job roles that are in demand now and will be in the future?
14:31 Do you need to have an energy background? Or are you hiring people from a variety of career backgrounds?
16:08 What are you tips on how to get a job in the clean energy sector?
18:36 What are the common mistakes in applications that aren't successful?
19:57 What is your view on applicants using AI to shape their job application?
21:46 What are you doing to support people returning to work (such as women)?
24:03 What is the biggest challenge as the clean energy industry grows from an HR perspective?
26:17 What is the biggest opportunity as the clean energy industry grows from an HR perspective?
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