In this Climate Careers Series episode from Voiz Academy, we sit down with Quentin Klein, Principal Consultant- cleantech and decarbonization at Acre, an executive search firm focused purely on sustainability and clean tech.

Quentin shares his non-linear journey from mechanical engineering and R&D into technical recruitment, and what years of hiring across grid modernization, microgrids, hydrogen, carbon capture, and other industrial decarbonization technologies have taught him about what it really takes to get hired in climate tech.

We dive into:

• What hiring managers in clean tech are actually looking for

• Why non-traditional and “windy” paths into climate are the norm, not the exception

• How to make your resume stand out (and why you should treat every JD as a problem statement)

• Practical networking strategies that go beyond “spray and pray” applications

• How AI is reshaping both the products climate companies build and the skills they expect from talent

• What it’s really like working in high-octane climate tech startups—culture, expectations, and resilience

We also share how Voiz Academy’s online climate upskilling platform and Design your Climate Career program help professionals translate their existing skills into climate roles and build a confident, compelling career story.

If you’re serious about landing your first or next role in climate tech—and want an honest look at how recruiters think—this episode is for you.