SAAFoST Career Roadshow Romy Hochfeld

Background Studied BSc Mathematics  BSc Food Science Completed my Honours at the end of 2009 Job hunt began (or the possibility of Masters) Internet… Students-on-site- via the SAAFoST website. Link on the SAAFoST Facebook page Interviews

Anchor Yeast Technical Application Manager –Product development –Trouble shooting, technical support Lallemand- yeast and bacteria specialists DSM- enzyme manufacturer Consumer BAKERY SPECIALTIES Biotechnology Bakery ingredients Enzymes and Enzyme cocktails Yeast- BCY, CY

Tips Don’t rule anything out- Crown and the meat industry Be confident in your education-knowledge vs application If you are good at what you do, you will do well Get the interview No sms/facebook language- your CV will likely go in the bin –“hey romy. i am interestd in the job. my CV (which is not updated) is attachd” Get involved- let people know you are there- associations go far in helping you to find a job Enjoy it- the food industry allows you to add value and Everybody has to eat so food scientists and techs are needed

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