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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: Create your brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs
Search Jobs: www.nutritionjobs.com
Free Newsletter: Get on The List
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Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer  www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs www.nutritionjobs.com/products

Let's Connect
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke
YouTube — @nutritionjobs

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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
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• How to Apply

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You: Create your brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs
Search Jobs: www.nutritionjobs.com
Free Newsletter: Get on The List
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LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke
YouTube — @nutritionjobs

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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.

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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: Create your brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs
Search Jobs: www.nutritionjobs.com
Free Newsletter: Get on The List
Hire Dietitians: Post your jobs on NutritionJobs so dietitians can find your jobs
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer  www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs www.nutritionjobs.com/products

Let's Connect
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke
YouTube — @nutritionjobs

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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: Create your brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs
Search Jobs: www.nutritionjobs.com
Free Newsletter: Get on The List
Hire Dietitians: Post your jobs on NutritionJobs so dietitians can find your jobs
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Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs www.nutritionjobs.com/products

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LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke
YouTube — @nutritionjobs

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 🙌  Are dietitians with advanced certifications earning more money? 

In this episode of the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, Stacey is joined by Sara Griffin, MS, RDN, CNSC, founder of Edge Clinical Nutrition, to talk about dietitian salaries.

In this episode:

 ✅ How becoming a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician may impact dietitian salary
 ✅ Why the CNSC credential can help clinical dietitians stand out
 ✅ What nutrition support dietitians need to know about salary negotiation
 ✅ How dietitians can use salary data to benchmark compensation
 ✅ Why job hopping may increase salary more than staying in the same role
 ✅ How malnutrition coding, ICU nutrition, and nutrition support skills demonstrate dietitian value
 ✅ Why benefits and fringe compensation matter beyond base salary
 ✅ How Sara built Edge Clinical Nutrition to help dietitians pass the CNSC exam

Whether you are a new dietitian, clinical dietitian, ICU dietitian, nutrition support dietitian, or RD considering the CNSC exam, this conversation will help you think more strategically about your career, compensation, and professional growth.

LINKS MENTIONED

• Dietitian Side Hustle Podcast episode 249 with Katie Dodd and Stacey Dunn-Emke: https://katiedodd.libsyn.com/dsh-249-dietitian-salaries-with-stacey-dunn-emke
• https://www.nutritionjobs.com/can-advanced-certifications-increase-income
• https://www.nutritionjobs.com/how-to-negotiate-salary
• https://www.nutritionjobs.com/compensation-action-planner

CONNECT

Sara Griffin, MS, RDN, CNSC:

• Instagram: @edgeclinicalnutrition
• YouTube: @edgeclinicalnutrition
• Website: www.edge-clinical.com
•  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saragriffinrdn/
• Her Study Guide:  https://edgenutrition.mykajabi.com/cnsc-study-guide

SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES*

• Want to make money working with food brands as a media dietitian? Master The Media can show you how! Watch FREE Masterclass* to get started.

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You: Create your brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs
Search Jobs: www.nutritionjobs.com
Free Newsletter: Get on The List
Hire Dietitians: Post your jobs on NutritionJobs so dietitians can find your jobs
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer  www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs www.nutritionjobs.com/products

Let's Connect
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke
YouTube — @nutritionjobs

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You don't have to be looking for a new job to be ready for your next opportunity.

In this episode, I'm sharing a few simple career habits that can help you stay prepared - whether a conference organizer wants you to give a keynote talk, a recruiter reaches out, an interesting role catches your eye, or you simply start wondering what else might be out there.

We'll talk about the things that are easiest to do before you need them, how to stay visible without living on LinkedIn, and why a little career maintenance now can make your next job search much easier later.

You'll also hear:

✅ What you should be keeping track of now - before you need to update your resume
✅ How to avoid scrambling when a new opportunity pops up
✅ Easy ways to stay visible in the dietitian community
✅ Why networking is much easier when you aren't asking for anything
✅ One simple way to explore new roles, specialties, and career paths before making a move

LINKS MENTIONED

Work Journal for Dietitians - Start keeping track of your work wins, accomplishments, and career growth:
https://www.nutritionjobs.com/work-journal-for-dietitians

Catch-up Networking Toolkit - Templates and prompts to make reconnecting with your professional network easier:
https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/catch-up-toolkit

SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is hiring Registered Dietitians across California. Explore open positions and apply here: 
dietitian.cacorrectionalhealthcare.com

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You: Create your brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs
Search Jobs: www.nutritionjobs.com
Free Newsletter: Get on The List
Hire Dietitians: Post your jobs on NutritionJobs so dietitians can find your jobs
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer  www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs www.nutritionjobs.com/products

Let's Connect
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke
YouTube — @nutritionjobs

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🙌 Welcome to the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, your hub for practical career tools and strategies designed for dietitians and other healthcare professionals.

I'm your host, Stacey Dunn-Emke, MS, RDN, Founder of NutritionJobs.com, ExerciseJobs.com, and DietitianSalaries.com.

Through solo podcast episodes and my conversations with amazing career development experts and successful dietitians with unique career paths, you’ll get actionable advice, recruiter insights, and exciting inspiration to help you grow your own career as a healthcare professional.

Whether you are here for a job search pep talk, want conversations to remind you to always be ready for a new job, or need solid, actionable steps to actually advance your career - you are in the right place.

Think of this podcast as your personal mastermind group, in your ear, to help inspire and motivate you - keeping your career development top of mind, all the time!

Please follow or subscribe to this show! 

If you found any episode helpful, I would be so grateful if you could please rate the show up to 5-stars so I can tell my mom that I’m helping people.

Speaking of helping people, please share any episode with a friend, a relative, your student or intern or mentee, or your boss. 

If you are in need of a new job, head over to NutritionJobs.com or ExerciseJobs.com, to browse jobs, apply to some awesome jobs in just a few clicks, set up email job alerts that land in your inbox, and post your own super brief resume profile that you control so employers can find you. 

And if you want to geek out with a salary calculator, head over to dietitiansalaries.com and participate in the salary survey, anonymously, to get access to the massive database of dietitian salaries, corresponding job titles, and lots more juicy variables.

Thanks for being here! - Stacey

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You: Create your brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs
Search Jobs: www.nutritionjobs.com
Free Newsletter: Get on The List
Hire Dietitians: Post your jobs on NutritionJobs so dietitians can find your jobs
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer  www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs www.nutritionjobs.com/products

Let's Connect
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke
YouTube — @nutritionjobs

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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.