Using IT to formulate diets and generate reports. It is important to establish a good reputation in industry. This is often achieved by attending relevant conferences and courses. The salary data was collected in Feb 99 Higher degrees may not attract a higher salary. Company car or car allowance is usually offered.
Salaries vary according to employer and the individual's motivations.
A lot of time is spent working alone, with team meetings every 1-2 months. Jobs are available in most areas Opportunities vary according to specialisation, eg more ruminant livestock are in the west country. Lifestyle implications Stress can be high due to large workloads and financial pressures. Many consultants work from home. A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not needed Although a postgraduate qualification is not essential, competition for jobs makes it advantageous.