u/Lower-Duck5157

Hello all....

Hope you all are doing well. I have made this post to get some advice on my current situation. I would be very grateful if anybody could give me some advice

I'm from a small city in India, completed my Bachelor's of Food Technology in 2022, and I’m currently trying to start my career in the food industry. Since graduation, I’ve completed 3 internships and gained exposure in food safety, quality, and documentation-related work. Meanwhile, I have been working in another sector, but it's been more than a year since I started looking for a job.

I have been upskilling and doing certifications, including HACCP, Food Safety, Regulatory compliance studies, etc

My challenge is that I come from a smaller city where food industry opportunities are limited, especially for entry-level roles. Relocating within India is financially difficult because many starting salaries don’t realistically cover accommodation, food, and transport costs.

I'm trying to get into the food industry, have been applying to jobs since I graduated, tried cold approaching, emailing, applying on career pages, applying to many job websites (India, GCC, Malaysia, Singapore), sometimes received an automated reply, otherwise nothing.

I'm ready to learn, practice, relocate, get trained, and work under someone. I'm a fast learner and enthusiastic about learning new things.

Long-term, I’m especially interested in building a career in:

Food Regulatory Affairs

Compliance

Internal/External Auditing

Food Safety Systems

I’m also interested in opportunities in GCC countries, Malaysia, or remote food compliance/documentation roles.

What skills should I build to stand out, and can I also do freelancing?

I’d really appreciate advice or suggestions from professionals already working in food industry, QA/QC, food safety, or regulatory roles. I’m open to internships, trainee roles, junior documentation/compliance roles, remote projects, and skill-building opportunities.

What is the best entry-level path to eventually move into auditing or regulatory affairs?

How do I get my foot in the door?

Which certifications are actually valued for Malaysia, Gulf countries, and Singapore food safety/regulatory jobs?

How can I build relevant experience if local opportunities are limited?

Thank you so much; I will be looking forward to comments!

Assalamualaikum, Hello all....

Hope you all are well. I have made this post to get some advice on my current situation.

I'm from a small city in India, completed my Bachelor's of Food Technology in 2022, and I’m currently trying to start my career in the food industry. Since graduation, I’ve completed 3 internships and gained exposure in food safety, quality, and documentation-related work. Meanwhile, I have been doing a job in another sector, but it's been more than a year since I've been looking for a job.

I have been upskilling and doing certifications, including HACCP, Food Safety, Regulatory compliance studies, etc

My challenge is that I come from a smaller city where food industry opportunities are limited, especially for entry-level roles. Relocating within India is financially difficult because many starting salaries don’t realistically cover accommodation, food, and transport costs.

I'm trying to get into food industry, have been applying to jobs since I graduated, tried cold approaching, emailing, applying on career pages, applying to many job websites (India, GCC, Malaysia, Singapore), sometimes received an automated reply, otherwise nothing.

I'm ready to learn, practice, relocate, get trained, and work under someone. I'm a fast learner and enthusiastic about learning new things.

Long-term, I’m especially interested in building a career in:

Food Regulatory Affairs

Compliance

Internal/External Auditing

Food Safety Systems

I’m also interested in opportunities in GCC countries, Malaysia, or remote food compliance/documentation roles.

At the moment, I’m actively learning and building skills in:

Food labeling audits

HACCP plans

Documentation templates

Regulatory research

I’d really appreciate advice or suggestions from professionals already working in food industry, QA/QC, food safety, or regulatory roles. I’m open to internships, trainee roles, junior documentation/compliance roles, remote projects, and skill-building opportunities.

What is the best entry-level path to eventually move into auditing or regulatory affairs?

Which certifications are actually valued for Malaysia and Singapore food safety/regulatory jobs?

Is remote food compliance or labeling work realistic for someone at my stage?

How can I build relevant experience if local opportunities are limited?

Thank you so much, will be looking forward to comments!