July 23, 2004 Issue 62 


Jobseeker Newsletter
brought to you by www.starchefsjobfinder.com

IN THIS ISSUE - Refine Your Job Search
  1. Top 10 Jobs
  2. Weekly Jobseeker Tip: Work for Free
  3. StarChefs.com Rising Stars Scholarships
  4. Interview Question and Tip: Rising Star Chef David Myers of Sona – Los Angeles, CA
  5. Featured Employer: Ocean Reef Club: Interview with Director of HR, Mark Kirkendall
  6. Jobseeker Hotplate: Refine Your Job Search
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1. Top 10 Jobs
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2. Weekly Jobseeker Tip: Work For Free

If you are really interested in working for a specific company or person, seek them out and let them know. A great way to get your foot in the door is to offer to come and work for free for a trial period. You will have the opportunity to prove yourself and show the employer you are serious about your interest.

During an interview, if an employer questions your qualifications for the position, let them know you are available to come in and demonstrate your skills “on-the-job”. This approach will set you apart from other applicants and may lead to getting the job.

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3. StarChefs.com Rising Stars 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.

Apply for the StarChefs Rising Star Scholarships here:
http://www.starchefs.com/cooking_school_finder/html/scholarship.php#schefs
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4. Interview Question and Tip: Rising Star Chef David Myers of Sona – Los Angeles, CA

Question: What book are you reading?

Tip: Be relentless.
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5. Featured Employer: Ocean Reef Club: Interview with Director of HR, Mark Kirkendall

Mark Kirkendall, Director of Human Resources, discusses the benefits of working at the Ocean Reef Club, one of the largest employers in Monroe County, FL.

http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/career_center/employer_spotlight/ocean_reef.php?s=-1&t=j
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6. Jobseeker Hotplate: Refine Your Job Search

Finding a job is a tedious process, but by being focused and realistic in your goals, you can shorten the time you are searching for a new job. If you are sporadically applying to jobs you may or may not even want, you are wasting your time and the employer’s time. Below are some tips to refine your job search and get a positive response from employers.

  • Know what position you want
  • Decide if you are willing and can afford to relocate
  • Know your salary range
  • Apply for positions you are qualified for
  • Research companies you would like to work for
Once you know specifically what type of job you are seeking, tailor your resume to highlight your qualifications pertaining to that position.
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Newsletter Editor: Heather Ferguson
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