LibGuides: Food Science and Technology: Employment Resources

Books Related to Resume Writing and Interview Preparation

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Careers in Food Science: From Undergraduate to Professional, 2008
This print book in incredibly useful for resume writing, interview preparation, and career development. Some useful chapters include 1) A Successful Industry Career, 2) Quality Assurance & Quality Control Jobs, 3) Production Management, and 4) Product Development.

Careers in Food Science: From Undergraduate to Professional, 2008 (E-Book By Springer)
This e-book in incredibly useful for resume writing, interview preparation, and career development. Some useful chapters include 1) A Successful Industry Career, 2) Quality Assurance & Quality Control Jobs, 3) Production Management, and 4) Product Development.

Food Science and Technology (E-Book by EBSCOHost)
Contains excellent chapters and quality assurance, product development, and food business management

The Resume and Cover Letter Phrase Book: What to Write to Get the Job That's Right: Plus 50 Phrases You Should Never Use, HF5383.S3292011
This resume writing resource was specifically purchased to help international students generate phrases for their resumes and cover letters.

Resumes for Science Careers, Q147.R452007
This book contains numerous resumes related to science careers.

Resumes for Scientific and Technical Careers, Q147 .R472008
This book includes numerous resumes related to scientific and technical careers.

Handbook of Food Products Manufacturing: Bakery, Beverages, Cereals, Cheese, Confectionary, Fats, Fruits, Functional Foods, Health, Meat, Milk, Poultry, Seafood, and Vegetables
This two volume handbook on food products manufacturing is very useful for those preparing for an interview. For example, if you had an interview with Pepsi Co. you would consult Volume 1 as it contains information on beverage manufacturing.

Food Industry Quality Control Systems
Describes basic quality control requirements for food manufactures.

Handbook of Food Analysis Instruments
This book includes various types of food analysis instruments, explains how they work and contains examples of their application.

The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook
Six Sigma Green Belt training is ideal for organizations engaged in quality control, and is used by some food manufactures.

Books Related to HACCP and Sanitation
All books on HACCP and sanitation are relevant to Quality Control and Quality Assurance Positions.
IIT Library Catalog
The IFSH Library is comprised of over 6000 volumes that relate to different types of food manufacturing processes (e.g. juice, wine, cheese, dairy, etc). Therefore, always search the library's catalog to be sure you have located all the resources that you need.

Advertisements for Jobs in Food Science

Websites, Databases, and Magazines Useful for Job Hunting

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Agricultural and Food Scientists
The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides synopses of jobs located within the United States. This job description relates to Agricultural and Food Scientists, and provides useful terminology for those who are writing resumes related to the food sciences.

Business Databases
This database can be used to research a specific food manufacturing company in anticipation of an interview. It may also be used to generate a list of companies connected with the food industry.

Food Trade Publications
Provides a list of searchable food trade publications that help students prepare for interviews in the areas of quality assurance and quality control. Many of these publications have job advertisements.

Subject Headings for Resume Writing

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