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
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally registered dietitian nutritionists will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
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.