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