--- title: What to Look Out For in Tomorrow’s Job Market --- [![IFT](https://info.ift.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IFT%20-Feb2018/Images/header-logo.gif?width=266&height=87&name=header-logo.gif "IFT")](https://u7.ift.org/) - - [About Us](http://www.ift.org/about-us.aspx) - [Feeding Tomorrow](http://www.feedingtomorrow.org/?__hstc=164729440.3ca553a0f9029188da03a97d28a37999.1517804622936.1517804622936.1517804622936.1&__hssc=164729440.12.1517804622937&__hsfp=3173005289) - [IFT*NEXT*](http://u7.ift.org/Home/IFTNEXT) - [Newsroom](http://u7.ift.org/newsroom.aspx) - [Global Food Traceability Center](http://u7.ift.org/gftc.aspx) - [Sign In](https://www6.ift.org/EcomPlus/SSO/SignIn.aspx) Search [Login](https://www.ift.org/log-in) ## Career Resources from IFT ### What to Look Out for in Tomorrow’s Job Market With stagnant sales revenues, the 3G effect, and changing consumer preferences, the food industry has experienced massive shifts with constant change being the only norm. Retailers are increasingly pressuring “big brand” food companies to lower their pricing forcing margins to become exceedingly thin driving the need for growth in sales among categories where sales have been flat or declining in past years. This has created considerable acquisition activity of growth brands being acquired by larger brands of holding companies, hungry for products that will drive growth in sales. With all this flux, how are science of food professionals fairing, and what do they need to do to keep themselves relevant in the job market? In this podcast, we will explore the how changes in the industry are impacting the current and future job market, including compensation and benefits. We’ll also share some go-to tips to help you advance your career.   ---   ***IFT Membership** – IFT members have access to great resources like this presentation, as well as opportunities to grow their networks, expand their scientific knowledge about the latest trends and research in the science of food, and so much more. **[Learn more about IFT’s membership offerings](http://www.ift.org/Membership/Membership-Types-2.aspx).*** ![IFT Presents: What to Look Out for in Tomorrow's Job Market](https://info.ift.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Membership/Member_Acquisition/MEM%20Critical%20Ingredients/0719_ProfDevelopment_images_250x250_JobMarket.jpg?width=250&name=0719_ProfDevelopment_images_250x250_JobMarket.jpg) **Institute of Food Technologists** 525 W. Van Buren, Ste 1000 Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: +1.312.782.8424 | Fax: +1.312.782.8348 | Email: [info@ift.org](mailto:info@ift.org) © Institute of Food Technologists    [Terms of Service](http://u7.ift.org/About-Us/Terms-of-Use.aspx) | [Privacy Policy](http://u7.ift.org/About-Us/Privacy-Policy.aspx) | [Sponsorship & Advertising](http://www.ift.org/mediakit) © Institute of Food Technologists Popular Links Events Certification Explore Core Sciences Explore Focus Areas Journals Member Directory News Releases Learn Online [Contact Us](http://u7.ift.org/About-Us/Contact-Us.aspx) | [Help](http://u7.ift.org/About-Us/Contact-Us/Solve-a-Problem.aspx) | [Full Site](http://u7.ift.org/membership.aspx?fullsite=true) Stay connected with IFT: [![IFT on Facebook](https://info.ift.org/hubfs/IFT%20-Feb2018/Images/fb.gif "IFT on Facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/IFTfoodscience) [![Linked In](https://info.ift.org/hubfs/IFT%20-Feb2018/Images/linkdin.gif "Linked In")](http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=36409&trk=anet_ug_hm&goback=%2Ehom) ![rss](https://info.ift.org/hubfs/IFT%20-Feb2018/Images/rss.gif "rss") [![Twitter](https://info.ift.org/hubfs/IFT%20-Feb2018/Images/twitter.gif "Twitter")](http://twitter.com/#!/IFT) [![IFT on YouTube](https://info.ift.org/hubfs/IFT%20-Feb2018/Images/utube.jpg "IFT on YouTube")](http://www.youtube.com/user/IFTlive#p/u) [Help](http://u7.ift.org/About-Us/Contact-Us/Solve-a-Problem.aspx) | [Contact Us](http://u7.ift.org/About-Us/Contact-Us.aspx)