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Careers in FoodSan Diego State UniversityStudent Nutrition OrganizationMonday, February 17, 2020San Diego, CA
Tony FloodSr. Director Ingredient [email protected]@FloodSD
Non-profit science communications organization
Communicate science-based information about food
No lobbying activity
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International Food Information Council (IFIC)
www.foodinsight.org@FoodInsight
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www.foodinsight.org@FoodInsight
Did You
Know...2964 289 $554,962,500
Total Jobs available in food
Companies Hiring
Total Value of Jobs
Source: The Ladders.com
"Highest paying jobs in Food include: Food Service Director, Maintenance Manager and Director of Dining Services."
What do you want to achieve; what are your career goals?
Ask Yourself
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The emergence of food safety education.
Food Issues that have influenced Careers in Food
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Agroterrorism becomes a higher priority.
Jack In the Box
The Events of 9/11
Acrylamide
Food Recalls
Chemicals in Food
The convergence of chemical risks, public health and risk communication.
Increased attention to Quality Control, FSMA requirements and GMPs.
"Clean" eating marketing begins.
2017 IFT Employment and Salary Survey Report
Annual Salary OverviewSDSU SNO February 2020
Flavorist
Food Eng
Packaging Specialist
Tech Sales Rep
Product Mgr
Prod Developer
Chemist
Savory Eval Specialist
Research Chef
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000
Source: Food Technology, 2018
"Median salary for professionals working in the science of food is $92,000"
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Average Salaries in Nutrition
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University Researchers Researchers in Federal Government Private Industry Researchers
$51,000/yrRegistered Dietitians
Sources: Glassdoor, 2020, Source: Jobmonkey.com, 2020
$31,000 -
$101,842/yr
10 "Cool" Jobs in the Food Industry
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Careers, 2019
Craft BrewerFarmers Market ManagerFood LawyerFood StylistHolistic Health Coach
Molecular GastronomistMycologistRestaurant DesignerUrban FarmerVegan Chef
$118,000/yr
$41,000/yr
Source: Ladders.com
"The most important skills you will need is...
What skills will I need?
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COMMUNICATION
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StrongSkills
Public Relations
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Marketing Entrepeneur
Careers for your consideration
$60K
Washington, DCSt. Joseph, MOSan Jose, CA
Sources: USNews, Bestcollegesonline.org, CareenGTrend.com
$40K - $70K $58K - $68K
Keep an open mind when considering your career path.
SummarySDCA SNO February 2020 Page 12
Become familiar with current and emerging trends in food.
Gain as much experience in all types of communication.
Network, Network, Network!
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Job Search
LinkedInThe Ladders.comProfessional ConferencesPersonal Connections and Relationshipswww.foodinsight.org
Resources
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POPQuiz
Q1: According to the 2017 IFT Salary Survey, what is the media salary for professionals working in the science of food?
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POPQuiz
Q1: According to the 2017 IFT Salary Survey, what is the media salary for professionals working in the science of food?
$92,000
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POPQuiz
Q2: What is the most important skill you can have as you begin your career?
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POPQuiz
Q2: What is the most important skill you can have as you begin your career? COMMUNICATIONS!
