My First Job As A Registered Dietitian: What I Learned Working with WIC

[@NutritionwithLorelei]

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[@gabsterthegagster]

Hello Lorelei, I want to say thank you for publishing this video and putting forth such great quality, professional speech. As an undergraduate student deciding between science-related careers, this gave me some insight on what Dietetics can provide. Will check out the channel!

[@ruthsophia8717]

Great video! I’d definitely love to hear about all of your different jobs as a dietitian so far and their pros/cons!

[@flaviakochem7792]

Thank you for this video! I was looking for something that can help me understand how the Wic is. I'm a Dietitian, not a RD yet and I have to start. I'm from Brazil so it's not too easy get a job in another country. I heard about Wic and how I can be useful speaking Portuguese and Spanish supporting families from another cultures. My interview is in this week. Exciting and I hope to be able for any position.

[@marcikempf5162]

Thanks for this video.

[@NutritionwithLorelei]

You're welcome - glad you liked it!

[@betsyshackelford6418]

Thank you for sharing this video! I am an RDN, but have not practiced for 10 years to take time to raise my family. I worked clinical and outpatient for 10 years. I am exploring entry-level options to ease back into the field. I would like to brush up on some of my skills before I take this step. What skills did you find most helpful or would you recommend I focus on if a position like this is a goal for me? As I continually search for CEUs, I would love to be working toward this goal. Thank you for any help you can provide!

[@NutritionwithLorelei]

Hi Betsy, sorry for my delayed reply. If you are interested in working with WIC, and are an RDN, you've definitely got the background - most WIC positions are entry level and would be great for easing back in. If you're looking for continuing education, anything related to community nutrition, maternal nutrition, or early childhood nutrition would be very aligned with working with WIC.

[@erickarodriguez93]

Unfortunately nowadays since the requirements of jobs are becoming more expected many WIC programs require you to be a RD with a masters education and depending which you are applying to with experience as well

[@NutritionwithLorelei]

it's true - I know some programs that do have nutritionists on staff rather than just dietitians, and because the pay is low, many RDs with Master's degrees will look for other work, but I'm sure it depends on the area you live in whether there is competition for these jobs, in which case, hiring standards go up, even though you don't really need a Masters degree to be able to do the work involved.