SolarCity Energy Specialist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SolarCity.
SolarCity
Field Energy Specialist
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It's a standard interview, but make sure you come with your own questions ready because theirs are pretty brief. They really want to see that you're interested and genuinely passionate about their field. They'll be looking for proof of your sales experience and a real passion for renewable energy and sustainability.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you provide examples from your resume experience to answer situational questions?
SolarCity
Field Energy Specialist
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
Even though they asked you to dress up, it's a pretty casual interview process. You'll meet one on one with your potential manager. They'll go through your resume and ask you questions about your background. For this position, they are looking for someone who's a go-getter, someone with a can-do attitude and someone with LOTS of energy. They want to make sure you're a people's person and someone with an easy and outgoing personality.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- What's your WHY for wanting to work here?
- Could you introduce yourself?
- Can you tell me about your work experience?
SolarCity
Field Energy Specialist
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I got this interview through a friend's referral, who was also referred by a friend. It seems really tough to get an interview if you apply online. My advice, if you're really set on this and don't mind being a bit forward, is to show up in person, look sharp, introduce yourself, and kindly ask if a senior manager has a moment to chat. The managers are pretty chill since they don't seem to do much, so they likely have the time.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you the ideal candidate for this position?
- What is your motivation for seeking employment at SolarCity?
SolarCity Energy Specialist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SolarCity interview reports.
“Can you explain SolarCity's mission and what makes it stand out from other solar companies?”
Read reports →“Imagine the Regional Sales Manager is a customer at Best Buy wanting to buy the new iPhone. How would you get them to have a SolarCity consultation?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about a time you were rejected by 200 people?”
Read reports →“Can you give me an instance where you convinced someone to completely change their perspective on something?”
Read reports →“How would you manage a situation where a customer is angry and directs their frustration at you?”
Read report →“What do you find to be the most difficult aspect of sales?”
Read report →“Given a target of setting x appointments per month and closing y sales per month, do you think you can meet those goals?”
Read report →“Imagine a scenario where you need to approach a store customer and start a conversation about solar. How would you handle that?”
Read report →“What is your perspective on dealing with situations where you don't get what you want?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 52 SolarCity interview reports.