Searching for a job when you are about to get your RD is somewhat depressing. I try to stay excited and focused on the task at hand, but when I see that only one or two new jobs become available per week (and I live in Atlanta!) I become saddened. As dietetic students we all dream and hope for our dream job, but it may not be out there right away. I am realizing that I may have to settle for a job that I don’t think is fantastic (although I am still very resistant about this idea). I have this set standard that I will not settle for a job that I can not imagine myself wanting to wake up for everyday. I may have to break this standard. The other option is to get a job close to the dream job, and you won’t have the dietitian or nutritionist title, but you will be working in a similar field until the job becomes available. Some employers will not hire you until you get your RD/LD. Others employers will accept you as a PLD (provisional licensed dietitian) until you can get your RD.
Nevertheless this will be my last blog post for AAI. I found it tough to keep up my posts near the end when I have become busier, but I enjoyed reading posts as this blog has continued to grow. I can’t wait to see what will come next. And for future RD job seekers, good luck in your job searches as well. To the students, good luck getting internships. I know how much it means. I hope to be able to help out once I have been practicing two years! And to the RD’s, I hope you continue to read this blog and support other students and interns. We were all/will be dietetic interns once.
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