Empty Voices

Last November, I attended the ‘Go Green’ Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center . I came to Minneapolis for a job interview, and while I was waiting for my interview, I picked up the Minneapolis Star Tribune and read about the ‘Go Green’ Expo. It sounded pretty interesting and there would be hundreds of ‘Green’ companies promoting their innovative products. So, I planned that after my interview, which was downtown town Minneapolis, I’d head on over to the Expo.

Since my field of expertise is an Environmental Engineer with a side of unemployment, I thought this would be a great opportunity to introduce myself to each and every company there and make inquiry’s about any job openings. I’ll be missing some of the presentations, such as ‘How to Green Your Business’ and ‘Green Marketing and Brand Development’, but I’ll be able to catch ‘Green Job’s’. Which was perfect!

The presenter, talked about how Wind Energy Tax incentives will bring jobs to Minneapolis. She say’s the state can move forward with tax credits that are designed for European wind energy manufacturers to bring their businesses here. The tax incentive could bring approximately 1,350 new jobs into the city. The Iron Range in Minnesota just may be the beneficiary of the high quality manufacturing jobs. She also advised that Minnesota will be in great need of an experienced workforce to fill all the jobs openings created from this tax incentive. The presenter then launched into how the Congress has the power to put thousands of Americans who live in the hardest hit industries back to work and at the same time protect the environment.

After the presentation, I walked up to the presenter and asked if her company is hiring. I gave her my qualifications and told her I’d like to be a part of a company that deals with tough issues and finds solutions. I gave her my card and went back to my hotel, passing all the Minneapolis luxury hotels on my way, thinking one day I’ll be able to stay in one of them. When I got to my room, there was a message for me, it was from the Presenter telling me to send my resume’ to the human resource department of her company and on the cover letter mention that she highly recommends they hire me!

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