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Celebrating Almost 30 Years as a Food Technologist! 🥼🍎** Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development As I reflect on nearly three decades in the field of food technology, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the journey and the incredible personal and work experiences it has brought. Here are some of the highlights and positives of this rewarding career: 1. Innovation and Creativity: Being a food technologist means constantly innovating and finding new ways to improve food safety, quality, and sustainability. It's a field that thrives on creativity and scientific discovery. 2. Making a Difference: Every day, I contribute to ensuring that the food people consume is safe and nutritious. Knowing that my work directly impacts public health and well-being is incredibly fulfilling. 3. Continuous Learning: The food industry is always evolving, and so is the science behind it. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to learn about new technologies, trends, and research, keeping my skills sharp and my mind engaged. 4. Diverse Opportunities: From working in laboratories and production facilities, auditing, to engaging with regulatory bodies and educating the public, being a food technologist offers a variety of roles and responsibilities that keep the work dynamic and exciting. 5. Problem Solving: Every day presents new challenges and opportunities to solve problems. Whether it's developing a new product or finding solutions to ensure food safety, the problem solving aspect of this career is both challenging and gratifying. I am immensely proud of the work I've done and the path I've travelled. To those just starting in this field: embrace every challenge, stay curious, and always strive to make a positive impact. Here's to many more years of innovation and discovery in food technology! #FoodTechnology #FoodSafetyPlus #CareerMilestone #FoodSafety #Innovation

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Weird Jobs 3.1.1 That Reddit thread might have had some fascinating finds, but beyond those, there are countless unusual jobs out there that often fly under the radar. Did you know that there are professionals who make a living as a sommelier for water? Or that companies and researchers pay people to sleep? These are just a handful of the many unusual jobs that exist in the world, showcasing the diversity of human interests and needs. Check out some of the unusual jobs, including professional cuddler and pet food taster, I got to perfect my whistling since Patrick Olugo-Atine II kind of cracks his ribs when I practice as a professional whistler in the making 🤣 . #UnusualJobs #Diversity #HumanInterests #LinkedIn

Another great example of how Elemental Search acts as an advisor to early stage founders who are making business critical hires for the first time, these strategic roles can make or break the success of our clients so there is no room for error. We have over a decade of experience supporting high growth organisations achieve their revenue goals, kudos Tom on a job well done. Tom Stanford #Hiring #Marketing #StartUp

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Hi everybody ! This season has been very enriching for me. I worked as a « chef de culture » on a 2,2ha strawberry production site under greenhouses, the boss was hardly ever here and I had to make decisions on a day-to-day basis. Regarding crop: I learnt a lot about climate control in greenhouses over the seasons, but also about the energy balance required by the different varieties. From collecting data, to analyzing them, then making decisions based on what I saw, it was a great experience to be the decision maker. I also gained skills and knowledge on IPM of strawberries with preventive strategies and constant crop monitoring. Management: During my studies I had management courses but these are only theoretical. This year was my first on site manager experience with up to 30 people (mainly speaking in other languages) to manage on a daily basis. I was always trying to find things to do depending on the state of the crop and the work priorities. Quality and Production: I was in charge of quality control and always in contact with the « cooperative » where we sold the berries. It was sometimes difficult to keep an eye on each cart of pickers, and explain how to do it to people who did not speak my language. But I made my best and the results were there. I had to take everything I had learned before and put it into practice, some days were better than others, but every problems I encountered was an opportunity to learn and gain skills. Unfortunately, the working conditions were not there and I did not share the same values as my boss. So I decided to resign for my well-being, it is a bit sad because I had dreamed of this position for a while and I tried to change things to make the production site more professional and more profitable. But at some point I became tired of this work atmosphere and started being unhappy in my life. This means that I am open to new opportunities in the strawberry industry worldwide. I want to continue in this field, because I’ve seen what I have done and I would love to work for a company that shares my values. And continue to put into practice the skills and knowledge I have acquired in my previous experiences. Do not hesitate to contact me to discuss or if you want to know more about me. #strawberry #opentowork 🍓🍓🍓

Vibe > Skills Didn’t get it? Let us explain. Investing in the right candidate is like inviting someone to your party; you wouldn’t invite someone who doesn’t groove with the music, right? So, why do this with the most important resource of your company - People? Imagine you're running a bakery. You need someone to join your team. You have two scenarios: — You find someone with top-notch baking skills. But, they don't share your love for creating delicious treats, and they don't go well with your team's upbeat, collaborative spirit. — You find another candidate who might not have as much experience, but they're passionate about baking, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and fit well with your team members. Which one would you choose? Second right? The company should look for someone who is culturally aligned. You need someone not only skilled but also someone who brings positive energy and teamwork vibes. While hiring someone look for qualities that align with your company's values and mission. A person who shares your passion will go above and beyond to achieve greatness for them and your company as well. Always remember: YOUR PASSION NEEDS A REAL PERSON. #recrutiment #companyculture #hiring #humanresource

Preconceived notions. Are they preventing you from finding your dream job? I was gifted this watermelon at our BBQ. It was left in my fridge and it looked like a watermelon. I cut into the watermelon today and was caught by surprise for 2 reasons. 1- It appeared to be a watermelon on the outside. 2- To my knowledge I categotized watermelons as seeded or seedless. What I failed to beleive was there might be a different type of watermelon. Just because I had never experienced anything other than a traditional watermelon does not deny its existence. What jobs are you dismissing based on their skin without cutting in to see what the role is really about? Perhaps you are passing up on the opportunity of a lifetime because you thought the job would be _____… Sometimes we need to look under the hood and interpret for outselves what the role could be… #preconceivednotions #jobsearch #jobapplication #negotiations #salarynegotiations

My first job was at Select Meat Market, where I earned a whopping $6.85 per hour! 😄💰 We all have to start somewhere, right? Now, I’m curious – what was YOUR first job and how much did you make per hour? Share your stories in the comments below! ⬇️ Let’s take a trip down memory lane and see how far we’ve all come. 🚀✨ #FirstJob #Throwback #MemoryLane #WeAllStartSomewhere #ShareYourStory