Food science : Your skills

Over the course of your degree you will develop a good mix of subject specific and technical skills, alongside transferable core skills. Employers are always asking for transferable skills and you will develop a wide range by studying food science.

Given the nature of food science you are likely to pick up good analytical and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to interpret data critically. Practical work helps your communication and team-working skills, sharpening your attention to detail and ability to accurately record results.

You will develop your skills in ICT by supporting experimental work and in the preparation and production of reports and assignments. You also improve your numerical and statistical awareness through practical and theoretical work. Group or individual projects give you experience of planning and organising your time (and that of others) and of researching and gathering information.

Consider the skills developed on your course as well as through your other activities, such as paid work, volunteering, family responsibilities, sport, membership of societies, leadership roles, etc. Think about how these can be used as evidence of your skills and personal attributes. Then you can start to market and sell who you really are, identify what you may be lacking and consider how to improve your profile. Take a look at job application advice for some useful tips.