Preparing a resume, putting together a job search portfolio, finding potential employers, interviewing, and generally advancing one's culinary career can be daunting.
So You Are a Chef helps readers determine which culinary career path best suits his/her needs, set career goals, write up a resume, prepare a portfolio, contact prospective employers and interview for positions. Students are walked through the process of all this in the hopes of helping them achieve career success.
So You are a Chef covers everything from getting potential job candidates pass the 30-second test and win interviews to networking and becoming an active member in professional organizations.
Each copy of the book includes a CD-ROM filled with helpful electronic tools, including
- Resume worksheet and checklist
- Resume templates
- Portfolio worksheet and checklist
- Job log
- Cover letter templates
- Thank you letter templates
- and goal-setting chart