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April 2, 2004 - Issue 47 |
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| IN THIS ISSUE - StarChefs.com Rising Star Scholarships
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1. Top 10 Jobs
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2. StarChefs.com Rising Star Scholarships StarChefs and the New England Culinary Institute (NECI) are pleased to offer a series of scholarships in conjunction with the StarChefs Rising Stars Revue™. These merit-based scholarships will be awarded to students and budding culinary professionals who demonstrate exceptional ability, motivation, and the potential to have a positive impact on the culinary field. Scholarship recipients may enroll in any degree program at the prestigious New England Culinary Institute in Vermont. Winners will be selected by the StarChefs Board of Advisors, and their names will be announced at each StarChefs Rising Stars event held throughout 2004.Go to the top of your class. Apply for the StarChefs Rising Star Scholarships
here: http://www.starchefs.com/cooking_school_finder/html/scholarship.php#schefs |
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3. Weekly Jobseeker Tip: The Job Search Make sure you know your strengths, values, priorities and goals. Having a firm grasp of yourself keeps your search directed towards the best-fitting opportunities in the culinary world. |
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| 4. Interview Question and Tip:
Chef Matt Lyman of Pico in Los Angeles, CA Question: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? (Some people don't get the question. I am looking for people with drive and motivation.) Tip: Push yourself as much as you can. Get the best training you can. Go somewhere where you are going to get your ass kicked. |
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5. Jobseeker Hotplate: You and Julia Did you know that Julia Child never owned a restaurant or ran a kitchen crew? She didn’t even begin cooking until she was in her 30’s. But who would argue that Julia Child is not one of the most influential cooks of this century? Julia pioneered the way for the present-day celebrity chefs phenomenon. There continues to be a lot of attention these days on the celebrity chef. The lives and careers of celebrity chefs are fascinating and inspiring, but it is not the only path to success in the culinary business. For those of you out there interested in the culinary world but certain the kitchen is not your domain, do not despair. There are many ways to employ your passions and talents. You could:
The possibilities are as far-reaching as your dream. Julia would be proud. |
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| 6. Culinary Schools: Cast Your
Vote! Do you think your culinary school is in the country’s top 20? Why? Tell us how your school makes the cut. Post your opinion on our forum. Go to http://www.starchefs.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1246 and log in today. |
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| Newsletter Editor: Liz Tarpy |
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