We surveyed 371 registered dietitian nutritionists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical registered dietitian nutritionist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a registered dietitian nutritionist?
Low
High
Working as a registered dietitian nutritionist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a registered dietitian nutritionist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a registered dietitian nutritionist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a registered dietitian nutritionist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a registered dietitian nutritionist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for registered dietitian nutritionists.
Do registered dietitian nutritionists work full-time or part-time?
79% of registered dietitian nutritionists work in full-time roles while 21% work part-time.
Is being a registered dietitian nutritionist stressful?
Low
High
Registered dietitian nutritionists tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a registered dietitian nutritionist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a registered dietitian nutritionist.
How competitive is the workplace for registered dietitian nutritionists?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for registered dietitian nutritionists.
Does being a registered dietitian nutritionist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for registered dietitian nutritionists.
Are registered dietitian nutritionists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Registered dietitian nutritionists rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do registered dietitian nutritionists have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Registered dietitian nutritionists tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a registered dietitian nutritionist physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a registered dietitian nutritionists is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are registered dietitian nutritionists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Registered dietitian nutritionists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a registered dietitian nutritionist require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a registered dietitian nutritionist.
Does being a good registered dietitian nutritionist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as a registered dietitian nutritionist.