Be sure to included related course work, certifications, publications, speaking events, and volunteer activities. Consider writing a personal statement at the beginning of your curriculum vitae to briefly describe your strengths and professional goals. This reference is an excellent tool for understanding the business and marketing aspects of alternative careers in nutrition and dietetics. Learn the business of health care. Don't forget the business and legal issues of providing a service.
Health is a business.
You can have great counseling skills, but without the right connections or marketing tools, your business will be difficult to build. Take some business classes such as accounting, finance, business law, or communications and public relations. We hope this information will enable you to begin building your career in nutrition and dietetics and to become an involved SCAN member. Remember, opportunity is out there.