SAAFoST Career Roadshow Romy Hochfeld. Background Studied BSc Mathematics BSc Food Science...

SAAFoST Career Roadshow

Romy Hochfeld

Background

Studied BSc Mathematics BSc Food ScienceCompleted 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

Tips

Don’t rule anything out- Crown and the meat industryBe confident in your education-knowledge vs applicationIf you are good at what you do, you will do wellGet the interviewNo 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 jobEnjoy it- the food industry allows you to add value andEverybody has to eat so food scientists and techs are needed

Thanks

Any questions?

rhochfeld@anchor.co.za