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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
Lallemandyeast and
bacteria
specialists
Bakery
ingredients
Enzymes and
Enzyme
cocktails
DSM- enzyme
manufacturer
Yeast- BCY, CY
Consumer
BAKERY
SPECIALTIES
Biotechnology
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
Thanks
Any questions?
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