My favorite new reality TV show is "Chopped," which airs on the Food Network. The show isn't new, but I am new to it, and I can't get enough of it. Chefs are given baskets containing secret ingredients and must create an appetizer, entrée, or dessert using everything they find in the basket. I love to cook, but I am more a recipe-follower than an improviser in the kitchen, so the chefs who compete on this show completely impress me. What I would like to propose now is an online version of CHOPPED--well, with a slightly different premise. I would like to invite you to send me your CV, résumé, or cover letter via email (to [email protected]). I will choose one document each Wednesday to put up on the chopping block--that is, to review on this blog. I promise to remove identifying information, and will offer not only critiques, but also praise when warranted. Who knows...your document may even serve as a template for trainees just starting the job search process. Send me your document soon, and I will post the first I receive--with my comments--on this site. Bon Appétit!
