How would you describe your counseling style?

"My coaching style is very much consultative. I will give my patients the tools they need, after getting to know them very thoroughly. If they are struggling, I will dig deeper into the situation to find out what the roadblock truly is. For many of my clients, their greatest roadblocks are time, self-esteem, or lack of organization. I will help them to overcome these challenges and guide them to treat themselves better."

As a dietitian and nutritionist, you instruct (provide information), guide (encourage the person to find his or her own goals and achieve them), and listen (understand the person's experience and feelings). If your approach is too lax, it will seem as if you don't care about the patient. Too firm and you might intimidate the patient in question. Do you bring visuals to the session? Play a game? Whatever style you choose during your nutrition counseling session, let the interviewer know that you give it 110%.

"I have more of a question and answer counseling style rather than lecturing my patient or telling them what to do. I encourage my patients to ask questions so that I can be sure that they fully understand what I'm asking of them and that they know the importance of eating right."