Welcome
Launch your career in the food sector! Learn more about graduate careers, meet professionals working in the food sector and gain skills to improve your CV and interview technique.
Programme
| 10:00 – 10:30 |
Arrival and Registration |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Introduction and welcome Peter Headridge, Chief Executive, Campden BRI Robin Leaper, Education and Careers Coordinator, Institute of Food Science and Technology |
| 10:45 – 11:05 | Opportunities in the food sector Andrew Dockerill, Technical Manager, The Collective |
| 11:05 – 11:40 | Interactive group exercise Small group task focussing on job roles and skills |
| 11:40 – 11:50 | Break |
| 11:50 – 12:10 | Early career perspective Melissa Walker, Product Developer, PepsiCo |
| 12:10 – 12:30 | Standing out from the crowd - a recruitment perspective MorePeople |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Food Sector Mentor Networking Lunch Speed networking tables with 'mentors' from a range of roles in the food sector Meet the mentors |
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14:00 – 15:15 |
Tour and talks about Campden BRI Facilities • Microscopy |
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15:15 – 15:30 |
Introduction to IFST - including competitions, awards and events Robin Leaper |
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Campden BRI provides scientific, technical and regulatory support and research to the food and drinks industry worldwide. They offer a comprehensive “farm to fork” range of services covering agri-food production, analysis and testing, processing and manufacturing, safety, training and technical information services. Their members and clients benefit from industry-leading facilities for analysis, product and process development, and sensory and consumer studies.