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alexistristin

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  1. For Christmas I will be sending out home-baked goods and more than likely putting the Priority Mail stamp on them for faster service. I am sure a cryovac machine would be the best option but I do not have that option so basic plastic wrap and Tupperware are my options thus far. I have only shipped cookies and toffee out in the mail so those are a bit different then say a Panettone cake. Maybe a list of cakes or loafs that keep their moisture for a few days would be helpful as well. I am thinking I will keep my family's tradition alive of sending panettone cakes out but I am open to other suggestions.
  2. You don't want to sound like fast food though, in this case just low-fat, low-carb real good food, fast. 86 the sauce. ← That was a great line! At first I was writing my life story and why I am so interested in food. Then I deleted all of it because I figured people don't have time for this even if it was only one page, so I am back to re-writing. Thanks for this advice, I wasn't sure if "fluff" was needed or just straight and to the point writing.
  3. I go to the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. The places in San Francisco that I would like to do an externship at I will go in person to introduce myself, but there are a few places in New York City I am extremely interested in. Our externship database is pretty large but outdated so it would probably be beneficial if I called each place and asked who I should write to regarding externships if the chef is not available to talk. I will start with emailing the ones I can email with what you said it seems to help weed sites out. Thanks!
  4. Thank you for the information! I figured it would be best to call them first to give them a heads up.
  5. As I have done many egullet searches regarding this topic I have not found some answers I have been looking for so I thought I would stop being a lurker and actually start posting. My "externship start date" is in April 2007 so I have already started my research and began writing cover letters. My resume is decent so I am not worried so much about that. My questions to the forum are the following: What is the best way to send the cover letter and resume out especially if I live out of state (otherwise I feel dropping off in person would be better) fax or email? Some of the places I am looking into do not have their email listed, furthermore I would be afraid it would land in the spam bin. Should the cover letter be similar to that of wanting to be hired for a job? What should be included in the in the letter besides "Hi I really want to work with you." ? And lastly my school recommends I follow up with in two days of sending this material out via phone. Is this a standard procedure? Should I mention on my letter that I will be contacting them in 48 hours? Thank you!
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