Dietitian Career Success Podcast

Dietitian Career Success Podcast

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  • Earn More Money By Upskilling | Hannah Randall, RD, LD, CNSC

    Can upskilling as a clinical dietitian help you earn more, expand your scope, and move into leadership? Absolutely.

    In this episode of the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, I’m talking with Hannah Randall, RD, LD, CNSC, an acute care clinical dietitian specializing in adult and neonatal nutrition support.

    Hannah shares how earning her Certified Nutrition Support Clinician credential, training to place feeding tubes at the bedside, developing NICU expertise, and completing an emerging-leaders program helped her advance into a nutrition coordinator role. 

    Through continued upskilling and career growth, Hannah is now earning twice what she made when she first started working as a dietitian.

    We also take you behind the scenes of electromagnetic-guided nasogastric feeding-tube placement. Hannah explains how she completed her training, stepped outside her comfort zone, built relationships across the hospital, and helped elevate the visibility of the dietitian team.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    ✅ How the CNSC certification can create new career opportunities
    ✅ What training to place feeding tubes can look like
    ✅ Why specialized clinical dietitian skills may increase your earning potential
    ✅ How to ask your leader for professional-development opportunities
    ✅ Why communication and relationship-building matter in acute care
    ✅ How committee work and leadership training can prepare you for a promotion
    ✅ Why you should say yes before you feel completely ready

    Hannah’s advice is an important reminder: You do not need to feel 100% confident before pursuing your next opportunity. Find one skill you can begin developing this week and take the first step!

    CONNECT with Hannah Randall, RD, LD, CNSC:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrandallrd2be

    RESOURCES

    Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up 
    Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
    Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
    Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup 
    Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products


    SOCIAL
    Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
    LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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    *Some of the links I share are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.

    27 min
  • How To Turn Conference Conversations into Opportunities | Kelan Sarnoff, MS, RDN

    Do you feel like you need a roadmap for attending FNCE® - the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo?

    This episode will help you approach conference conversations and networking with more intention and outcome. Dietitian Kelan Sarnoff, MS, RDN, founder of The RD Coach, joins Stacey Dunn-Emke to share her three-step approach to conference networking: prepare with a purpose, connect with curiosity, and follow up with a plan. We share conversation starters, ways to connect with potential employers and brands, and simple strategies to make following up easier when you’re back at work.

    Whether you’re attending FNCE or a local nutrition conference, you’ll learn how to meet potential employers and collaborators, start conversations when you feel nervous, and keep new relationships going after you get home.

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Navigating Conference Experiences
    02:12 Exploring Career Opportunities in Dietetics
    05:29 Navigating Conferences: Networking Tips
    11:05 Setting Goals for Conference Attendance
    14:55 Strategies for Effective Networking
    17:41 Engaging with Attendees and Presenters
    20:27 Business Cards and Information Exchange
    30:35 Post-Conference Follow-Up Strategies
    38:24 Final Thoughts on Networking and Future Events

    LINKS MENTIONED

    Career Catch-up Networking Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/catch-up-toolkit

    CONNECT WITH KELAN

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelansarnoff/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.rd.coach/
    • Free 5-Day Career Clarity Challenge: https://therdcoach.kit.com/careerclarity

    SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES

    California Correctional Healthcare Services (CCHCS) is hiring Registered Dietitians.  Apply or learn more here: dietitian.cacorrectionalhealthcare.com

    RESOURCES

    Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up 
    Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
    Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
    Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup 
    Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products


    SOCIAL
    Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
    LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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    *Some of the links I share are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.

    45 min
  • How To Work in CPG Brand Sales | Ed Coffin, RDN

    What if your dietitian skills could help you build a fresh career in consumer packaged goods (CPG) - including CPG sales, brand strategy, product development, or consumer insights?

    In this episode, I’m joined by Ed Coffin, RDN, a dietitian who has built his career at the intersection of nutrition, consumer packaged goods, brand building, and sales.

    Ed takes us behind the scenes of the natural products industry and explains what it really takes to move a product from an idea to the retail shelf. He also shares why dietitians may be especially valuable to CPG brands - even when the available job titles don’t include the word “dietitian.”

    In This Episode

    ✅ What a national key account manager actually does - from analyzing sales data to visiting stores and managing retailer relationships

    ✅ How a food product moves from an initial idea to distribution and placement on retail shelves

    ✅ The transferable skills dietitians already have that support careers in consumer insights, marketing, product innovation, sales, and brand strategy

    ✅ Four essential CPG terms to learn: distribution, velocity, margin, and trade spend

    ✅ Which job titles to search for and how to begin preparing for a CPG career - even without previous industry experience

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Transitioning Dietitian Skills to CPG Careers
    00:56 Essential Business Knowledge for CPG Success
    02:18 Career Development and Job Opportunities in CPG as a Dietitian
    33:42 Understanding the Role of Dietitians in Consumer Behavior
    35:09 Navigating Career Opportunities in CPG

    Whether you’re interested in working for a food or wellness brand, developing your own product, or simply exploring dietitian careers beyond traditional practice, Ed offers a practical introduction to the business side of CPG.

    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    Startup CPG: https://www.youtube.com/@startupcpg

    CONNECT WITH ED COFFIN, RDN

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-coffin-rd-7ab5aa25/

    SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES

    Do you want to be featured on the podcast? Submit your application here.

    Get on The List!  It's my weekly career newsletter with lots of jobs, career tips, and updates. Sign up here.

    RESOURCES

    Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up 
    Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
    Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
    Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup 
    Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products


    SOCIAL
    Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
    LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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    👉 Hit Subscribe then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Thank you! I can also tell my mom that I'm helping people!


    *Some of the links I share are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.

    37 min
  • 3 Step Formula For Your LinkedIn Headline That Works

    Help recruiters, clients, and collaborators find you with a stronger LinkedIn headline. Stacey Dunn-Emke, MS, RDN, shares her simple formula: targeted job title + keywords + signature achievement. Hear practical examples to highlight your expertise to attract jobs, referrals, speaking engagements and career opportunities.

    In This Episode:

    00:27 Introduction to Networking Opportunities

    02:51 Highlighting achievements at any career stage

    05:53 Crafting Your LinkedIn Headline: Choosing keywords for your specialty or target role

    08:44 Optimizing Your LinkedIn Headline for Opportunities

    11:29 Examples of Effective LinkedIn Headlines for traditional and nontraditional dietitian roles

    14:44 Common mistakes and a 15-minute action plan

    Do you want to be featured on the podcast? Submit your application here.

    Get on The List!  It's my weekly career newsletter with lots of jobs, career tips, and updates. Sign up here.

    LINKS MENTIONED

    How To Get Found On LinkedIn As A Dietitian

    SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES

    California Correctional Healthcare Services (CCHCS) is hiring Registered Dietitians. Apply or learn more here: dietitian.cacorrectionalhealthcare.com

    RESOURCES

    Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up 
    Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
    Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
    Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup 
    Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products


    SOCIAL
    Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
    LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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    👉 Hit Subscribe then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Thank you! I can also tell my mom that I'm helping people!


    *Some of the links I share are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.

    24 min
  • How To Turn Your Dietitian Side Gig Into a Career | Stacey Woodson, MS, RDN, LDN

    What does it look like to build a creative, non-traditional dietitian career rooted in nutrition, nature, storytelling, food literacy, and entrepreneurship?

    In this episode of the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, I’m joined by Stacey Woodson, MS, RDN, LDN, the Earth-Centered Dietitian, to explore how dietitians can combine their interests, skills, and passion projects to create a career that is uniquely their own.

    Stacey Woodson has brought together nutrition, urban agriculture, food literacy, storytelling, children’s books, media, speaking, consulting, and entrepreneurship. But she didn’t build it all at once. Her creative side gigs gradually became a distinct and financially sustainable dietitian career.

    In This Episode:

    ✅ Learn how to combine what you know with what you genuinely enjoy

    ✅ Learn how to start small, pitch your ideas, and learn from the no’s

    ✅ Hear how to capture and share your work so one opportunity can lead to another

    ✅ A practical three-step path you can use to begin building your own unconventional career

    ✅ How she organizes multiple income streams, manages competing priorities, developed skills she wasn’t born with, and turned personal interests into workshops, media appearances, consulting work, speaking engagements, and paid opportunities.

    CONNECT WITH Stacey Woodson, MS, RDN, LDN
    Website: staceywoodson.com
    Children’s books: staceywoodson.com/books
    Instagram: @earthcentereddietitian
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-woodson-ms-rd-ldn/

    LINKS MENTIONED

    NutritionJobs Work Journal Template

    Dietitian Side Hustles to Boost Your Salary

    SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES*

    Book: Dietitian Side Hustle: A Comprehensive Guide for Starting a Side Hustle, Making More Money, and Loving What You Do by Katie Dodd*

    RESOURCES

    Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up 
    Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
    Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
    Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup 
    Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products


    SOCIAL
    Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
    LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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    👉 Hit Subscribe then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Thank you! I can also tell my mom that I'm helping people!


    *Some of the links I share are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.

    28 min
  • Male Fertility Nutrition Niche | Dara Bergen, MPH, RDN, CDCES

    In this episode of the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, I’m joined by male fertility dietitian Dara Bergen, MPH, RDN, CDCES. Dara takes us inside this overlooked nutrition niche, including the nutrition interventions she uses, the health markers she follows, and the outcomes she tracks.

    In This Episode:

    ✅ Why sperm health deserves more attention in fertility nutrition

    ✅ How nutrition and metabolic health can affect male reproductive health

    ✅ The specific lab values and metabolic markers Dara considers when working with clients

    ✅ How sperm analysis can be used to track measurable outcomes over time

    ✅ How dietitians can build on their existing skills to learn about this niche focus area

    Dara shares how her experience in metabolic health, behavior change, and goal setting prepared her to work with male fertility clients. 

    CONNECT WITH DARA BERGEN, MPH, RDN, CDCES

    Male Fertility Dietitian:
    https://malefertilitydietitian.com

    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-bergen-rd/

    RESOURCES

    Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up 
    Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
    Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
    Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup 
    Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products


    SOCIAL
    Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
    LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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    👉 Hit Subscribe then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Thank you! I can also tell my mom that I'm helping people!


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    26 min
  • How to Speak Up in Meetings with Confidence and Persuasion

    Do you want to be featured on the podcast? Submit your application here.

    Get on The List!  It's my weekly career newsletter with lots of jobs, career tips, and updates. Sign up here.

    As we move into more nontraditional roles as dietitians, many of us are joining meetings with marketing, operations, product development, finance, technology, corporate leadership, and other decision-makers. Unlike patient-care meetings, no one may call on us or clearly define when it’s our turn to contribute.

    In this career quickie episode, I’m sharing practical ways to prepare for these new types of meetings, get your voice into the room, and communicate your expertise with confidence and authority. You’ll learn how to recognize when your perspective is needed, introduce your ideas clearly, and make recommendations that are easier for others to understand and act on.

    In this episode:

    ✅ A simple strategy for getting your voice into the conversation before speaking starts to feel intimidating
    ✅ How to stop weakening good ideas with qualifiers and dismissive language
    ✅ A practical framework for presenting in a meeting: the problem, supporting it with research, explaining its impact, and recommending a solution - IRIS:

    I - Identify the Problem
    R - The Research behind the Problem
    I - The Impact of the Problem
    S - A Solution to the Problem

    Whether you’re new to the workforce, entering a nontraditional dietitian role, or finding yourself at a table with a completely different group of decision-makers, this episode will help you contribute with friendly confidence and persuasion!

    LINKS MENTIONED

    Speak Up In Meetings: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/speak-up-in-meetings

    RESOURCES

    Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up 
    Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
    Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
    Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup 
    Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products


    SOCIAL
    Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
    LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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    👉 Hit Subscribe then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Thank you! I can also tell my mom that I'm helping people!


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    19 min
  • How to Grow Your Impact as a Retail Dietitian | Anne Elizabeth Cundiff, RD, LD, FAND

    Do you want to be featured as a guest expert on the podcast? Submit your application here.

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    🙌  Think retail dietitians are mostly giving grocery store tours? Actually, there’s an exciting and dynamic career path happening behind the grocery store scenes!

    Modern retail dietitians are now building visible and financially forward careers in the grocery store setting.

    In this episode of the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, I’m joined by Anne Elizabeth Cundiff, RD, LD, FAND, a corporate retail dietitian, media dietitian, speaker, podcast host, author, project manager, and proud dietitian cheerleader. 

    Anne Elizabeth shares how retail dietitians can document their value, track outcomes, think like entrepreneurs, and advocate for higher pay. Her conversation will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the skills, mindset, and opportunities that make this niche so impactful.

    Whether you’re a dietitian, dietetic student, nutrition professional, or someone exploring non-traditional dietitian jobs, this episode will help you see the possibilities in retail dietetics and beyond.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    • Why grocery stores are a powerful place for preventive health and nutrition education
    • How retail dietitians provide nutrition counseling, virtual care, and medical nutrition therapy
    • The role of worksite wellness, health screenings, and corporate partnerships
    • How retail dietitians can think like entrepreneurs inside a larger company
    • Why documenting outcomes, revenue, and ROI matters for dietitian salary growth and how to advocate for your value as a dietitian

    CONNECT with Anne Elizabeth Cundiff, RD, LD, FAND:

    Podcast: Conversations with Anne Elizabeth: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZIqDZU50jLaPaA3qfIi7M

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-elizabeth-cundiff-nutrition/

    https://www.anneelizabethrd.com

    Book: I’m a Registered Dietitian… Now What?

    LINKS MENTIONED

    Work Journal for Dietitians - Start keeping track of your work wins, accomplishments, and career growth with this easy template

    SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES*

    Penn State World Campus Master of Professional Studies in Nutritional Sciences - Master the science behind nutrition and dietetics online. No matter where your life takes you, you can enhance your knowledge in nutrition, dietetics, and leadership with a nutritional sciences master’s degree from Penn State .

    • Register for an Informational Webinar - Join the program for an upcoming webinar on Thursday, September 17 at noon (EDT) to learn more and get your questions answered.

    Penn State World Quick links: 

    • Program Overview
    • Experiential Track
    • How to Apply

    RESOURCES

    Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up 
    Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
    Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
    Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup 
    Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products


    SOCIAL
    Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
    LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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    *Some of the links I share are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.

    37 min
  • Salary Negotiation for New Dietitians | Kelan Sarnoff, MS, RDN

    Salary negotiation can feel especially intimidating when you’re a new dietitian - but being new doesn’t mean you have to accept the first number you’re offered.

    In this episode, I’m joined by Kelan Sarnoff, MS, RDN, founder of The RD Coach, to talk about salary negotiation - even as a new dietitian. Whether you are a new dietitian or a seasoned dietitian, Kelan shares how to prepare before an interview, when to talk about compensation, what to do when an offer comes in lower than expected, and how to negotiate without making the conversation feel awkward or confrontational.

    In This Episode

    ✅ Why salary negotiation is a normal part of the hiring process - even for new dietitians

    ✅ When to talk about salary during the interview process and when it may be better to wait

    ✅ How to research a realistic salary range before your interview

    ✅ Why relying only on AI for salary information could underestimate your earning potential

    ✅ What you may be able to negotiate beyond salary, including flexibility, CEU support, sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and work schedules

    ✅ What to do when an employer makes an offer that’s much lower than you expected

    ✅ Why you should almost never accept a job offer on the spot

    ✅ Kelan’s simple three-step framework for making your salary ask with confidence

    ✅ And one bonus surprisingly powerful negotiation tool

    Whether you’re preparing for your first dietitian job offer or simply want to get more comfortable advocating for your value, this conversation will give you practical language and strategies you can actually use.

    Do you want to be featured on the podcast? Submit your application here.

    Get on The List!  It's my weekly career newsletter with lots of jobs, career tips, and updates. Sign up here.

    LINKS MENTIONED

    https://www.nutritionjobs.com/compensation-action-planner

    CONNECT With Kelan Sarnoff, MS, RDN

    www.therdcoach.com
    Career Clarity Challenge: https://therdcoach.kit.com/careerclarity 
    https://www.instagram.com/the.rd.coach
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelansarnoff/

    SPONSORS and AFFILIATES*

    EmpoweRD Comprehensive Perimenopause Nutrition Counseling Certificate Program* (20 CEUs) - Save 20% with code NUTRITIONJOBS

    RESOURCES

    Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up 
    Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
    Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
    Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup 
    Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products


    SOCIAL
    Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
    LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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    👉 Hit Subscribe then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Thank you! I can also tell my mom that I'm helping people!


    *Some of the links I share are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.

    47 min
  • Are You Networking Too Much? 3 Ways to Network More Strategically

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    🦚 Networking can open doors in your career - for sure - but what happens when all that networking starts getting in the way of actually doing your work?

    In this Dietitian Career Success Podcast Career Quickie, I’m talking about how much networking is enough, when it starts becoming a distraction, and how to build genuine professional relationships without turning networking into another part-time job.

    I share how to network more efficiently so you can stay visible, learn what is happening in our profession, and keep meaningful relationships going - while protecting your actual work time.

    In This Episode

    ✅ Why more networking isn't necessarily better networking

    ✅ Simple ways to network efficiently

    ✅ How LinkedIn messaging, career catch-up calls, speaking, volunteering, and introductions can all count as networking

    ✅ 3 strategies for putting boundaries around your networking time

    ✅ How often you might actually need to network to stay connected and visible

    LINKS MENTIONED

    Career Catch-up Networking Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/catch-up-toolkit

    How to Network as a Dietitian Through Career Catch-Up Calls: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/catch-up-networking

    How To Feel Motivated About Job Searching (And Avoid Burnout): https://www.nutritionjobs.com/job-search-burnout

    RESOURCES

    Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up 
    Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
    Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
    Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup 
    Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
    Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products


    SOCIAL
    Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
    LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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Join Stacey Dunn-Emke, MS, RDN, founder of NutritionJobs.com, ExerciseJobs.com, and DietitianSalaries.com, for practical career strategies designed for dietitians and healthcare…