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Stacey's Dietetic Career Picks and Resources

Career Development for Dietitians

Whether you graduated from your dietetic internship last week or 15 years ago, career development at any stage in your career as a dietitian keeps you competitive and primed for lifelong learning.

We've compiled a list of courses for dietitians and services for dietitians to enhance and develop your career options and opportunities. In many cases, these career development resources and tools are created by dietitians for dietitians.

The weekly NutritionJobs Dietetic Career newsletter also highlights my favorite career development resources and tools for dietitians that I love to share. I hope you can join that list, as well.

Some are affiliate links which means I may get a commission if you purchase, at no extra cost to you. These are products I like and recommend and are indicated with an asterisk (*). The fees of these resources have not been increased to compensate me. In fact, some of these resources have given me special discounts that I get to extend to you.

I'm just excited to share my favorites to make you more successful as a dietitian or dietitian-to-be!

Dietitians Teaching Dietitians

So many dietitians helping dietitians! Why reinvent the wheel when it comes to making money blogging, mastering social media, freelance writing, setting up online courses, setting up a virtual private practice, selling your digital goods online, career clarity, and more. These dietitians have done the research and can now share it with you, saving you time without the frustration!

Another reason I include dietitians is to help support and promote their work. They really do have helpful and useful information, specific to our niche profession, that you could benefit from. There are so many to include, but these are my vetted favs, or from my trusted dietitian friends, and my FNCE pals.

Dietitian Entrepreneur Support

How Monetize Your Nutrition Blog

Katie Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND, Dietitian Side Hustle
Katie has a ton of resources for dietitians, including a Blogging course (generate ad revenue based on SEO-optimized blog posts), and resource directories. She has an article on the Best Dietitian Coaches (NutritionJobs is included) and Helpful Dietitian Websites.

Erica Julson, RD, of the Unconventional RD
It's time you start earning money blogging! My dietitian friend Erika has a course with actionables - sign up here and start making more money.*

Dietitian-to-Be Support

How To Get Into a Dietetic Internship

Jenny Westercamp, RDN, All Access Dietetics
Jenny has a super successful program guiding you to getting matched to a Dietetic Internship with her Getting Matched course on All Access Dietetics. Over 95% of students who completed the course were successfully matched! Use discount code NUTRITIONJOBS at the checkout and receive a 20% discount on the Get Matched Course.* She's really great. I've known her since she started the business!

How Become a Freelance Nutrition Writer

Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD, of Nutrition Writers
Ana is a successful expert freelance nutrition writer and has lots of resources so you can get in the game too. She's been super successful and shares valuable and action-able content. This is a serious course that will take you on the path to find real work as a successful nutrition writer. I highly recommend her work. She and I have collaborated on LinkedIn for Freelance Writers. This is my affiliate link to her course.

How Optimize Social Media to Gain Followers and Promote Your Business

Rachel Paul, RD, PhD, of Beat The Algorithm
Learn from the Instagram leader! She'll teach you how to grow your IG following to get more business and make more money. Rachel is a fellow San Francisco dietitian who has helped so many dietitians and entrepreneurs with her wildly popular and successful courses. Her courses are quick, easy, and relatable, showing you EXACTLY how to do this!

How Run Your Nutrition Business

Maree Ferguson, Rock Star Dietitian in Australia, of Dietitian Connection
She does so much for our profession that I don't even know where to start telling you what she has. We work together on all things dietetic careers for The Academy. Dietitian Connect hosts informative webinars and more. She also has a coaching program.

Heather Neal, RDN, at Dietitian HQ
Heather at Dietitian HQ* has a Membership Society for Dietitians* wanting to build a nutrition business.

Andrea Lieberstein, MPH, RDN, RYT, at Mindful Eating Training Institute
Andrea provides Mindful Eating Training and Mindfulness-based Wellness Coaching to Dietitians. Such a great way to add value to your business and skills. I've known Andrea for many years! We are members together at our local dietitian association. And we often are next to each other at the Member Product Market Place at FNCE. She has been a presenter at FNCE and is well regarded for her Mindful Eating Training. She is solid! Use code NUTRITIONJOBS for a special discount on her modules and training.

Adrien Paczosa, RDN, LDN, CEDRD-S of Fearless Practitioners and iLiveWell Nutrition
Adrien has a thriving private practice business, Fearless Practitioners, and runs business coaching programs for dietitians. She has a Boss Club that it really powerful! Here's her full list of courses:*

Allison from Root and Rise Academy
Allison Riederer MS, RDN of Root and Rise Academy has career clarity programs and courses.

Megan Boitano, MS, RD with RD2RD
RD2RD is a marketplace for nutrition experts to buy, sell and share digital nutrition resources. I got to know Megan at FNCE where we stationed next to each other at the Member Product Marketplace. She's a hardworking dietitian with a genius website. Here's where you can find free resources too.


Resume Templates for Dietitians

Dietetic Career Tools with Creative Market

Creative Market has resume templates and tons of creative stuff. It's so hard not to fall into the creative rabbit hole on this website!*


Dietetic Career Tools with Canva

Canva* is another tool I use. Daily. Seriously. I have Canva and Later open on my computer daily. I have the Pro version for more creative options and better stock photos. Totally worth it. Canva is different than Creative Market in that you create documents online with their tools. More intuitive and easier to do if you aren't a design wiz. With the Pro version you can create a "brand kit" with your colors and fonts and a "resize" option to make your own branded stationary with a resume, cover letter, thank you note, etc.*


Business Books to Support your Dietetic Career

These book listings aren't about organic chemistry, the latest macro-elimination diet, but rather about building your business as a dietitian. All in an effort to make your happier and make more money as a dietitian.

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown
I get so many quotes from her work and this book. Sometimes a little motivation with stories is all the support you need. I like giving this book to friends too.

Limitless by Jim Kwik
Great advise that is really focused and specific. Gives insight on how to read 1 book a week. Not speed reading but comprehension focused. Great for busy dietitians and for teens too! I like giving this book as a gift.

Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
I talk about this book all the time! I'm such a fan of checklists. If you have read any fo my newsletters you know I refer to this little book way too much! Love it.

Atomic Habits by James Clear
I learned about this book from several podcasts I listen to. I have it on Audible because James Clear narrates it - which I love. Every time I listen to a section I want to start a new business! I have my kids listen to it as well. They actually enjoy it! He states it simply. I can tell their mental gears are turning. A good book for a family trip. It's so empowering. Energizing. I'm curious to know what you will think and how you will act/react after reading. This would be a fun bookclub book.


Sleep Well Before The Job Interview

Magnesium
I'm evangelistic about magnesium taken at night for a deep sleep and to help me quell anxiety before a big day ahead. These are the two products I like and use. Both are great products. Not taken at the same time (!). Choose one or the other for a good night's sleep.

Magnesium Glycinate Chelate Drink Mix from OMG! Nutrition
I've been using this form of magnesium nightly for so long! It truly helps you get a solid night sleep before a job interview (live or virtual!). It's also good for tummy health. I highly recommend this product.

Magnesium citrate from Solgar 30 minutes before I want to fall asleep.


    Clear Skin Everyday!

    Turmeric from Vimerson
    I like how it supports immunity as an anti-inflammatory but I really love how clear my skin is when I take nightly. Beautiful clear skin for a shining job interview.

    Ceylon Cinnamon from Vimerson
    Potent anti-inflammatory from the healthier version of cinnamon, Ceylon (vs. Cassia Cinnamon).

    Home Office

    Charging Station Dock
    It's where I keep my devices charging on my desk. All tidy and organized.


    Self Care

    Mija Naturals Superstar - Our very own Sarah Koszyk created this genius supplement! We are so excited for her and her success. Order your jar today. Keep vibrant during your job searching and career planning.

    Recalibrate for clarity with Sound Bath Meditation (yes, I'm from Northern CA). Look for my playlist on Spotify: Sound Bath for Dietetic Job Search Clarity. 37 minutes of self-care loveliness.

    My Hypervolt massage device. There are tons of these devices on the market. But this was was used by my daughter's traveling volleyball coach. It doesn't replace a spa treatment but it is unbelievable what therapeutic value it is - especially if you have neck kinks from working on a computer. It's a splurge! I've had it for several years now and our family uses it nearly everyday. You will thank me when I see you at FNCE.

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