Practice 25 Dietitian and Nutritionist interview questions covering clinical assessments, counseling techniques, and evidence-based nutrition.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I love working on projects that involve the health of children. Their energy and desire to learn to make me love working on assignments with them. I'd also like the opportunity to work with our elderly population and perhaps mesh the two groups. Like, a cooking class where seniors are matched with kids, to teach them how to bake classic dishes."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My passion project right now is my nutrition and lifestyle blog. I get about 50,000 unique visitors per month and am very proud of what I have built. This online audience tells me what people are most interested in learning and shows me where I need to research further. All of this comes back to my in-person clients and benefits them."

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
As a dietitian, what types of projects make your eyes light up? Do you love working with kids? The elderly? Maybe you briefly worked on a project in college and you're dying to start it up again and take it to a new level. Whatever you choose to discuss, be sure to let your passion come through in your answer.

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"Outside of my work projects, I am currently working on a cookbook for vegans. Through my experience as a dietician, I have found there is a lack of tasty, full meal options for vegans. I plan to offer this cookbook as a free bonus to my nutrition clients."

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