Dietetic Internship: HOW TO APPLY + My tips!

[@krisellmarie]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! Continue your Wedding series. I love watching them, and love yours!💕

[@BeccaBristow]

I will definitely make more episodes soon!! What would you like to see??

[@krisellmarie]

+Becca Kay I love watching wedding decor hauls, bridal shower vlogs, plus updates and Q&A videos about the wedding. Hopefully that gives you some ideas! ☺️💕

[@BeccaBristow]

Thanks Krisell! Maybe I'll do a Q&A with my fiance soon?

[@krisellmarie]

+Becca Kay that's perfect!

[@lizzybeall6950]

What happens after your internship? Do you usually get a job near where you did your internship, or anywhere? And how did you choose which specific field you wanted to be in: clinical, food management, or community? What were some experiences that lead to your choice? You should do a video on this, I'm planning on going to become a dietitian one day and I love your videos, they're very encouraging!

[@BeccaBristow]

+Lizzy Butter Hi Lizzy! Some people do get a job through connections they made during their internship, but a lot of people will just apply to the open jobs in their area. As far as picking the specific field - most entry level RD positions are clinical positions. Some people will get non-clinical jobs fresh out of internship, but that is definitely not the norm. Most non-entry level jobs require a few years of experience as a clinical RD before they will consider you for the position. That being said..I am in a clinical position now, but don't plan to stay here very long because I'm just not that interested in it. I am basically getting some experience under my belt so that I have a lot more options when it comes the time to apply for a new job. Hope this helps!

[@katiehorrell3589]

Love the dietitian related videos! I'm applying this year so I'm basically done with all my DICAS and D&D stuff... But I watched this video anyway :P another good video would be about interview questions or how to prepare for an internship interview. Thanks for the tips! Keep up with these videos❤️

[@BeccaBristow]

Yay for being done with all of it!! You are finally in the home stretch 😊 for my interviews I had some that were super casual, and some that were more intense. The causal ones they just looked over my application/resume and asked me about my experience. The more intense ones asked a lot of clinical questions including NCP and calculating stuff out. Just be ready for both! And also I would suggest looking up basic interview questions online (like your strengths and weaknesses, situational questions, etc) and practicing those as well!

[@katiehorrell3589]

Thanks, Becca! This helps a lot. I've done this a little... I guess I just don't know exactly how much to practice for an interview. And what to look over for NCP or calculating questions. I feel like as much as look over my stuff I'll blank when the interview comes! ahhh! Luckily, I'm applying to a lot of community emphasized programs. *prays for no tube feeding questions*

[@paigea8878]

I am currently in the process of completing DICAS.. this was so helpful! THANK YOU

[@BeccaBristow]

You are so welcome Paige! It's kind of a beast haha but just take it one step at a time. Best of luck to you!!

[@XxColorfulEmo24xX]

Thank you so much for this!!!!! I'm a sophomore in college earning my dietetics degree so I'm trying to prep early for the internship!

[@aaliyah9297]

I just watched so many of your videos and you are such a motivator! I am in school now for nutrition and sometimes I just want to quit. Classes can be extremely stressful, next semester I might have to take 6 core classes and I am having anxiety. I would love to hear tips on how you got through school and your experience!

[@BeccaBristow]

+aaliyah rosario Oh girl I feel you. Nutrition majors do NOT get enough credit...it can be really tough!! I give some tips on surviving undergrad in my "How to Become an RD" video that you may find helpful! But overall I would say my #1 tip to getting through the tough classes is to study in groups!! I studied for pretty much every exam junior and senior year with the same group of girls and it literally made so much of a difference. Being able to talk through all of the complex science material with each other and teach it back was invaluable to me! (and my grades lol) Good luck and let me know if you ever have any more questions! xo

[@29af]

Could you do a video about interviews for dietetic internships??

[@Grace_Perez2889]

thank you for these videos! currently just got accepted to rutgers & will be starting in the fall! 😀😀😀

[@BeccaBristow]

Congrats! And good luck!!

[@l.l.larson8672]

Thank you so much for posting!! Your videos are super super helpful for dietetic students and grads who haven't yet done their internship. Keep up the good work !!:) :)

[@BeccaBristow]

Thank you so much!!

[@nikkiOB42]

Would you consider doing another video with what to wear during the internship and what stores (online or otherwise) you recommend to comply with dress code? I keep debating what I'll need for clinical vs other rotations and I'll be starting rotations in the fall.

[@amandatiell6644]

This video was so helpful! I have been dreading the whole DICAS process, but this video brought me much clarity!

[@BeccaBristow]

So glad to hear it Amanda! Best of luck to you!

[@DarkBlueNutrition]

I recently made a video about "how I saved for my internship" and also tips for DICAS. I can't believe how few videos are on this topic! Yours was the first one I came across, which I believe is how I discovered your channel. I hope you don't mind, but I linked to your videos about the internship process in my description below my videos. Much love, -Katie

[@BeccaBristow]

That's such a great video idea!!! So helpful. And that's not a problem at all, thank you!! :)

[@avery_estelle]

Great advice, thank you!! I'm so excited/nervous for when I get to start applying for internships. Hopefully only about a year and a half to go!

[@shesthetolia]

Hey Becca! I was so happy when you posted... Thank you SO much for this video, and for being you :) You literally combined both of my favorite things, nutrition and beauty, in a single go-to channel! I was wondering whether you could do a video on what one must do during their UNDERGRADUATE career (besides coursework) to apply for a dietetic internship? You mentioned something about doing research? Can you explain more.... Also, do you recommend volunteering at soup kitchens or food pantries?

[@BeccaBristow]

I'm so happy to hear you are enjoying my videos!! Getting experience in undergrad is SO important when it comes time to apply for internships. Hands down, the most valuable experience is clinical (think hospital or long term care). Whether you can volunteer part time during school or get a summer internship, that is the best thing to do. However it is not the only option. I wasn't super interested in clinical and their weren't many opportunities available to me, so I chose to volunteer in one of the research labs on campus - I helped PhD students conduct their studies, all of which had to do with nutrition in children. It was good experience, and it looked good on my application..I was asked about it in all of my internship interviews. You can also get food service experience, but it needs to be back-of-house (for example working in the kitchen, not serving) to count. If you think you will go into community nutrition someday and work in a setting like a food pantry, then that would be valuable experience! Some internships have a community nutrition focus, so they would appreciate seeing that on your resume.

[@poeticwanderings7599]

hi! been loving your videos so far. they're super informative and help me make better health decisions. I'm wondering if you could talk about protein. I'm getting confused by what's out there lately about being raw vegan and how people don't need protein to be lean and build muscle. I'm interested in leaning out by losing fat and gaining strength. I was wondering if you could shed some light on this

[@cpeters6644]

The application process is definitely different here in Canada. But still super interesting and informative video!

[@BeccaBristow]

Oh no way! I hope for your sake it's easier!! 😉

[@lexderoseycozy17]

I'm currently a junior at Penn State in the Dietetics Option! What a small world :)

[@BeccaBristow]

No way!! I miss it! Good luck with everything ❤️

[@DJRanoia]

THANK YOU I'm finishing my final 2 semesters of my associates at college to be a DTR then off to Rutgers online for RD. Writing is not my strong point :(

[@Grace_Perez2889]

im also going to rutgers in the fall 2016! so excited!

[@BeccaBristow]

So exciting! Good luck to the both of you!

[@MizBrean]

I got an internship! Thanks for all of the pointers!

[@BeccaBristow]

+MizBrean OMG yay!!!! Congrats!!! I'm sure you are on cloud 9 right now!

[@MizBrean]

+Becca Kay I am, it is such a relief.

[@elizabethcrenshaw4301]

can you do one about the undergraduate process and what schooling is like??

[@susanmarie78]

I still have a couple years before I'll be able to apply for an internship but I love having as much information as early as possible for planning things. Thanks for making such great videos :) Would you be willing to do a video explaining possible dress codes for all areas of the internship? I'm a SAHM and almost all of my classes these last few years have been online so I haven't had to worry about not dressing super casual. What types of shoes/clothes/accessories would you recommend?

[@BeccaBristow]

I'm so glad you are finding my videos healthful! As far as dress code, most places are always business casual. Throughout my internship and now in my new job, I usually wear business pants, some kind of top or sweater, and flats. And sometimes I'll throw on a cute necklace too :) Hope this helps!

[@susanmarie78]

That does help :) When I get close to finishing my classes I'll make sure to start dressing the part more so I can get comfortable wearing those kinds of clothes and really get into a professional mentality. Doing this whole process online has been super convenient for me, but I've had no motivation to dress nicer since I just do homework and take care of my son all day.Becca Kay

[@BeccaBristow]

Haha Susan I totally feel you! I would not dress nicely if I didn't have to! I'm totally a sweatpants and tshirt kind of gal 😉

[@SuperGreen56]

If you're taking online classes for your Nutrition degree and it's close to internship time who do you recommend to write a recommendation or how do you go about that?

[@sarahdignan8984]

Do you know if they offer dietetic internships abroad?

[@libertylane35]

So helpful!

[@melissacarranza8642]

How did you get a research assistant job?

[@BeccaBristow]

There were a lot of research labs on my campus, and they were always looking for assistants every semester. I reached out to a few of the lab directors who did nutrition-related research via email to see if they needed any, and that was how I got hired!

[@shroomish1]

Are you working as an RD right now?

[@BeccaBristow]

+Holly Yep! I'm currently working as a clinical dietitian in long term care

[@elizabethadahl]

A month or so late in making this video, but still informative :)

[@BeccaBristow]

I tried my best! Are you applying this year?

[@greenmind3688]

food science major is better

[@urockmyworld2]

I actually switched to food science and I'm enjoying it! But I want to know your opinion on why you think it's better?

[@greenmind3688]

+Aileen May well because the economy deals with allot of processed food and moving even more towards processed with the rise of vegan products and vegan meat..so its a rising market..for me its better because i learn the chemistry and science of the food i am eating and others are eatingg