Most of us have a general vision of what a career consists of. Although the details are not always pinpointed, it is worth taking into account the smallest subtleties. In today's economy, competition is rapidly expanding as is the demand for individuality and talent. Having the components and knowledge can make a huge difference in your career and industry. Cooking engages your five senses and extends to other skills. Cooking is a resource for artistic careers that involve maximum creativity, technique and history. As predicted, bright colors and abstract images attract the human eye. It's when we are attracted that we are interested. Food decoration is a technical skill, for presentation and enjoyment. It increases appetite and makes meals more enjoyable. Chefs can decorate dishes to look like animals, fruits can be carved into flowers, and cakes adorned to look like practically anything. This makes food even more fun to eat! Additionally, there are companies that hire trained and professional chefs to promote and enhance marketing opportunities. Examples of this are television programs such as “Ace of Cakes” and “Iron Chef America.” (Richard Auffrey, http://passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2009/09/culinary-creativity-chef-matthew-barros.html). It would be very exciting to star in one of these shows and could make a career change for you. There are several ways to benefit from a culinary arts degree. There are a variety of opportunities that allow you to explore possibilities, for example; Food stylist, food taster, food writer, food critic, food consultant, test kitchen, gourmet retail buyer, restaurant manager, cafe manager, restaurant owner, sous chef, executive director...... middle of paper ..... .ea-culinary-degree.htm>"Health Insurance and Chefs/Cooks." Health-insurance.org. 2008-2008. May 13, 2010..Rietz, Carl, Austin. "The history of cutlery." 1998-2008. California Academy of Sciences Department of Anthropology, May 13, 2010. “Guide to Dining Etiquette in the United States.” whatscookingamerica.net. 2009-2010.WhatcookingAmerica. May 13, 2010. “What Chef Salary or Salary Can You Expect?” Jobmonkey.com. 1999-2010. JobMonkeyinc. May 13, 2010.