Well, I don’t have a job yet, but I did very well during my 3 hr interview. In fact, I interviewed with five of the nine associates at Delta!  I was asked a lot of questions about carbon markets (obviously) but also questions about Delta’s other programs.  Apparently, every associate assists with programs in other areas.  In addition to carbon markets, I would be doing some work in energy efficiency, brownfield redevelopment and community development.  So, the job certainly prevents lots of challenges. 

As I predicted, I had several questions about the MSEL degree.  Throughout the interview, I became very thankful that I took a broad approach to the MSEL program.  It enables me to work for a small non-profit like Delta, where associates are asked to do everything.

I need to mention one more thing – Prof. Firestone was right – READ the NEWSPAPER!!  As I was preparing for this interview, I went to the website ecosystemmarketplace.com to read the latest articles on the carbon market.  Well, I came across an article where the NRDC is calling on State and Municiple governments to not join the Chicago Climate Exchange because the CCX does not require baseline measurements for offset providers.  When I mentioned this article during the interview, they had not seen it.  So, I scored some major points by simply having knowledge of current events.  Thank you Prof. Firestone! 

On tap for today, I’m going to lay some edging stones around Lisa’s front flower beds. Like Red Green says, “if the women don’t find you handsome, at least they will find you handy.”  thankfully, I’m both!

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