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.

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Mary Ellen Kuhn

Mary Ellen Kuhn

July 2021

Volume 75, No. 6

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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.

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  1. Career Development
  2. Career Track
  3. Career Resource

About the Author

Mary Ellen Kuhn is executive editor of Food Technology magazine ([email protected]).
Mary Ellen Kuhn

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