Food pics in a resume

cookn biker · February 2011

Gator Bait had a terrific idea, I thought.
What do you all think?
If applying for food service, why not?

Gator Bait · February 2011

Hey Molly, another way to utilize your photos might be to make a portfolio of them to take to interviews. You could also do both but I wouldn't put to many in your resume. If it makes your resume look to thick, some people may not bother to read it just because it looks thick. Human resource people are only human, you can't trust all of them to be to bright. A few in your resume to catch the eye and the balance in a folder or portfolio to showcase you talents might be an optimum idea. I am sure you have some great food photos and think it would be a waste not to utilize them as a positive statement of your talents.

Just a another few thoughts gurgling up through the cesspool of life.

Blair

Mickey · February 2011

Molly I have to go with Blair. One or two to lead into the portfolio.
I just don't get past page 2 and if something cought my eye - but that never happens. Sure like the idea of one or two WOW pictures.

EggNorth · February 2011

I would also recommend a professional food photographer, a bad or so-so photo can do more harm then good, depending on who is looking at it.

fire egger · February 2011

Absolutely a great idea to show them what you can do, I like the idea of a portfolio of pics, rather than putting a bunch directly in a resume.
many of the resumes I look at include a seperate packet of certifications, training certificates etc. I always look through them, and sometimes something there causes me to take a second look at a resume. I could see you submitting a sample portfolio with your resume,just a thought.

Gator Bait · February 2011

Hi EggNorth, I think a pro photographer is not practical for someone that is unemployed. I agree that it would be perfect for showcasing her cooking ability but Molly also has acquired a collection of her own photographs of her cooking that includes some fine photographs. She would be able to showcase two talents at once and take twice the pride in her work. Just my opinion, it's always good to read yours.

Blair

Ripnem · February 2011

Molly,

I'm 100 % behind having a portfolio, for an interview. I think the resume is reserved for the highest level of professionalism and pictures sound a little 'backyard'. I also agree that they, the pics, are of top quality.

Gator Bait · February 2011

Interesting thought Adam, I have never had to search through a huge stack of resumes so I am out of my field for sure. It is fun seeing what the consensus is from you people with the experience. I always associated possible employers with "barnyard" more then "backyard", but then thoughts like that never landed me a job either. :laugh:

Well . . . I did work as a hired hand on a dairy farm, thats the only exception.

Blair

EggNorth · February 2011

Just another opinion. Unfortunately today with online submission, the resume is scanned electronically for key words and most are not even passed on to HR.

So if there are pictures be sure to say 'My award winning ...' as a caption. Of course you will have to explain in the interview. Computer does not know the difference between an Egghead award and chef of the year award (Egghead is better!)

Having a portfolio and web site would be a great combination.

Richard Fl · February 2011

Are you moving??

stike · February 2011

maybe.
make sure they are great pics though. even the best food will look bad if the pic is bad.

format it, too. don't just staple them to the thing :laugh:

printing, too, is a big deal. if the print quality is poor they will assume the food is too. just how it is. people are going to judge everything... not just the food

my 2 cents. good luck

Mr. & Mrs Potatohead · February 2011

Great addition, but I'm in the portfolio camp...Something that can really make you shine during an interview.

Hungry Celeste · February 2011

No pics in a resume. Bush-league, plus it confuses the scanning software. A portfolio for the interview is acceptable, but better still is your own website with a gallery of photos. It will demonstrate your digital skills...and if you don't have digital skills, unemployment is a great time to acquire them. Registering your own name as a domain is a good idea, too (doesn't cost much, either). You can post a digital resume & your pics/published clips, etc. Append your web address to your email signature and anyone who rec's an email from you will have your 411. Ya never know who's in a position to help you out.

Desert Oasis Woman · February 2011

Molly won (or placed, can't remember) a local BBQ event a few years back!

But a chance to taste her creative combos would be even better!!

Desert Oasis Woman · February 2011

Lots of Egghead Forum talent to help her with the process, too!
Good luck Molly

stike · February 2011

it depends entirely on the industry whether pics are ok.

design field, visual field? absolutely.

but i'd say that if the place you are sending your software is using "scanning software" to process the large amounts of resume's they receive, then you really don't want to work for them in the first place.

i dunno. call me old fashioned. i printed three resumes in my life. after that, it's word of mouth.

if you play the resume game, you don't wanna get sucked into the same rules as everyone else.

i agree about a portfolio site, but if it isn't ready to go today or tomorrow, it ain't gonna happen in time for what she needs. a blog would be better, but you can't bang one of those out overnight.

Feeding Frenzy · February 2011

cookin' biker

A resume is a resume. A portfolio is a portfolio. I would not blend the two. Just my opinion. Get a really nice portfolio together. As others have said, good photos and printing are a must.

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