Common roles in management are fair game on the RD exam. Dietitians often take on leadership and management roles therefore you have to understand the basics. This episode focuses on some everyday management responsibilities.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What job descriptions are, how they're used in the workplace, and the role they play in the recruitment process
• The different types of work schedules
• The role unions play and the job advancement process within a union
• The importance of performance appraisals
• What an FTE is, how to calculate FTEs, and how FTEs are used when managing budgets

You'll also get some tips on how to increase your chances of your resume making it through the screening process so it lands in front of the hiring manager. 

BONUS: Be sure to download your FREE FTE Cheat Sheet here. Math is a visual thing. This cheat sheet will help you understand the basic calculations for FTEs so you feel more confident going into the exam. 

Here's a glance at this episode:

[04:50] Work schedules for the staff and the different types of employee schedules

[08:50] Union roles in a company/organization and the role of the collective bargaining agreement 

[14:10] Hear a scenario of an employee who made a mistake and how you, as a manager, would work through the issue. Learn the steps you'd take to resolve the issue

[19:20] What's an FTE, how it's used and examples on how to calculate FTEs. Learn the difference between Absolute and Adjusted FTEs.