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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at SolarCity in Sept 2014
Interview
Emailed a resume, got a favorable reply from a recruiter. Was asked to attend a "meet n greet" and did some networking. Found some of the sales managers at the MnG to be helpful; others abrasive. I have years of sales experience in the architecture and design field where product knowledge and being articulate are necessary skills. In addition I am passionate about solar, having taken some elective courses in college out of pure interest. SC was not interested in experience, skill or knowledge; they were/are looking for young, warm bodies that are moldable, energized and willing to take punishing rejection - think telemarketing, but on your feet all day right in front of people.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at SolarCity (Wilmington, DE) in Jan 2016
Interview
Very Laid back work atmosphere. Almost too laid back. Trying to figure out if this is a network marketing position or a real sales job. You must generate 2/3 of clients through your personal network each month.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1st question "so who are you?" 2nd "what do you know about solar?"
I applied online. I interviewed at SolarCity in Sept 2015
Interview
Quick phone interview. Very nice recruiter. Mix up on actual job applied for. Looks like they have a lot of turnover. Six people at the interview. Not sure why? Stand at home depot at get leads. Probably only need an HR Rep.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your understanding of the job? Did take an interview because the job discription changed when I got there.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at SolarCity (San Diego, CA) in Feb 2015
Interview
They have a series of questions targeted at finding naive and gullible sales people. This company wants results and it's a hard market. They expect their sales people to sell their PPA's and solar leases at ridiculous commission structures. Some reps sell 20 - 30 systems per month working 12 hours and only make $100 - $200 off each system; this is thievery! These poor kids don't know how - much they should be getting per sale. Industry standard is $$1,500 - $3,000 per sales. These kids are getting ripped off. If the interview knows you're aware of this, they cut the interview short and move on to the next candidate, hoping they don't know the truth.
