Unlocking Your Potential: Action Plan
After reading the Food Technology article “Unlocking Your Potential” you may be inspired to take a deeper dive on the topic of career growth. Here is a curated list of resources to help you learn more and take action.
July 2021
Volume 75, No. 6
To join an online discussion on this topic, IFT members can visit IFT Connect at iftconnect.org/skills-development. Share your thoughts and see what others have to say!
Read:
- “Soft Skills Are Essential to the Future of Work”
- “6 Skills Employees Will Need in the Post-Pandemic Workplace”
- 2021 Global Talent Trends Report
- “How to Develop Soft Skills”
- “Are Hard and Soft Skills Rewarded Equally?”
- The Future of Jobs Report 2020
Engage:
What science of food path did you choose, and why was it the right one for you? And how have you challenged yourself to develop the kinds of skills you’ve needed to move your career forward? Join your fellow IFT community members in a discussion on IFT Connect.
About the Author
Food Technology Articles
Finding Joy in Lifelong Learning
IFT President Sean J. Leighton reflects on the importance of continuous learning.
‘Tis the Season for Trend Watching
IFT President 2023–2024 Sean Leighton and three IFT members share their thoughts on key trends for the year ahead.
Finding Resilience in a Time of Uncertainty
Certified Food Scientist Hala Ali tells the story of how she built her career and rebounded after tragedy struck her country.
A Community for All Seasons
Sean J. Leighton, IFT President, 2023–2024, reflects on the benefits of the IFT community and how Sections, Divisions, and Resource Groups help build connections within the science of food.
Building on Solid Ground
Sean J. Leighton, IFT President, 2023–2024, shares his introductory message.
Recent Brain Food
A New Day at the FDA
IFT weighs in on the agency’s future in the wake of the Reagan-Udall Report and FDA Commissioner Califf’s response.
Members Say IFT Offers Everything You Need to Prepare for an Uncertain Future
Learn how IFT boosts connections, efficiencies, and inspiration for its members.
More on the FDA's Food Traceability Final Rule
In a new white paper, our experts examine the FDA’s Food Traceability Final Rule implications—and its novel concepts first proposed by IFT.
Job Satisfaction in the Science of Food is High but Hindered by Pain Points
IFT’s 2022 Compensation and Career Path Report breaks it down.