So You Are a Chef

Preparing a resume, putting together a job search portfolio, finding potential employers, interviewing, and generally advancing one’s culinary career can be daunting.  <i>So You Are a Chef</i> 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.  <i>So You are a Chef</i> 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.    <p>Each copy of the book includes a CD-ROM filled with helpful electronic tools, including</p> <ul> <li>Resume worksheet and checklist</li> <li>Resume templates</li> <li>Portfolio worksheet and checklist</li> <li>Job log</li> <li>Cover letter templates</li> <li>Thank you letter templates</li> <li>and goal-setting chart</li> </ul>