Author: b.komplete

How to Find Dietetic Preceptors Using LinkedIn One of the perks of a distance dietetic internship is the opportunity to work with dietitians that most closely align with your interests. While it can take some work to secure sites, we will cover our top tips on how to find dietetic preceptors using LinkedIn. In first part of this series, we will cover direct messaging, cold messaging and how to discover the email address for potential dietetic preceptors. Before you discover the best strategy to secure preceptors, make sure that you review our post on how to Create an All-Start LinkedIn Profile.Now that your LinkedIn profile has a professional photo, updated experiences, work samples and endorsements from past employers and coworkers, you’re ready to start networking! Direct Messaging on LinkedIn- Should you do it? Before we dive into tips about how to find preceptors, let’s talk about whether or not you should direct message strangers from LinkedIn. This topic is controversial so let’s talk...

Why I chose a Distance Dietetic Internship Join KBDI intern Kayla Bensen as she shares all about her experience traveling around the country to complete her distance dietetic internship.  One of future RDs biggest concerns when looking at distance dietetic internships is finding preceptors for their rotations. I can relate to this concern; it is overwhelming to reach out, and most people don’t even know where to begin! My internship experience is unique because over half of my rotations are in various cities across the country. I often get a lot of questions on the logistics of how this works, so I thought I would give four tips to get you started. 1. Decide if travel is right for you. Depending on how big the city you live in is, finding a site that meets the requirements and is willing to take you on as an intern can be challenging. You need to start by knowing how far you are willing and...

Create an All-Star LinkedIn Profile as a Dietetic Intern If you aren’t already using LinkedIn as a future dietetic intern, now is the time to start. Your LinkedIn account is more than just a resume; it is a digital profile that allows you to showcase yourself and your expertise in more depth. Your profile should be polished and professional before you leverage LinkedIn to find preceptors for your dietetic internship. Follow our five tips on creating a LinkedIn profile as a dietetic intern.  1. Update your Profile with a Professional Photo. If you cannot afford headshots, have a family member or friend snap a picture of you with a clean background and good light. Avoid selfies for LinkedIn and don't just crop out your best friend from a photo. A nice picture from traveling can also work, but make sure the background is clean and your appearance is professional.  2. Highlight Current Projects and Work Samples. LinkedIn allows you to attach multimedia files and work samples....

The Best Rotation Sites for Dietetic Interns One of the greatest benefits of a distance dietetic internship is the freedom to choose rotations and sites that most closely align with your interests. In this post, we have crafted a list of the best rotation sites for dietetic interns that are interested in doing something different! So whether your passion is pediatrics, adults with GI disorders, sports nutrition or product development, you can craft the internship of your dreams. We are proud to offer unconventional rotations for a dietetic intern. Read below for more ideas on unique places to complete your rotations. Business Rotation Sites Interns will complete 7 weeks (280 hours) at two different business sites. We encourage interns to select at least one private practice. Three of the seven weeks can be completed virtually. Ideas for unique business rotations include: Food Blogger or Photographer Cookbook Designer Corporate Wellness Dietitian (such as B.Komplete) Author or Copy Writer Media Dietitian Food or Product Developer Tech such as...

The Best Business Podcasts for Dietitian Entrepreneurs It's no secret that the KBDI staff loves podcasts. Today we're sharing the best business podcasts for dietitian entrepreneurs. From nutrition, to business, to motivational and story telling podcasts, we love them all! We'll also share some must-listen episodes from each of our favorite business podcasts for dietitians.  The Unconventional RD Podcast Are you ready to think outside of the traditional employment box and create your own unconventional income streams? Then you’re in the right place. SEO Expert and Dietitian Erica Julson shares strategies to help you start, grow, and scale your own digital empire. Episodes to check out:  #37: 7 Ways to Diversity your Income for Financial Security and Freedom #67: Social Media Versus Blogging: Which one is Best?  Make More Money as a Dietitian Christine Dyan discusses all things money, mindset, and marketing for the RD business owner. Money issues are mindset issues, and each episode of this podcast will help you resolve them so you can reach your...

A Day in the Life of a Community Dietetic Intern Today dietetic intern Ann Vu is taking over the blog to share all about her community nutrition rotation at Recipe for Success, a non-profit in Houston, Texas. Ann was able to complete a 3-week rotation with Recipe for Success and her primary tasks were helping with their youth summer camps as well as their vegetable share program. Read more below to find out all about what it is like to be a community dietetic intern at a gardening and food-access based non-profit.  Recipe for Success Recipe for Success is a non-profit organization that was started to combat childhood obesity by changing the way children understand, appreciate and eat their food and to educate and mobilize the community to provide them with healthier diets. The organization takes place at Hope Farm, where they grow fresh, affordable produce in the midst of a Houston “food desert”. The seven-acre farm is also a healthy...

Five Tips to Optimize your Nutrition for the RD Exam The RD Exam can feel like a marathon and like long races, nutrition can make a big impact on your ability to perform at your best. Discover our top five tips to optimize your nutrition for the RD Exam. Just like counseling clients on their nutrition strategy for big events, it's important to focus on your own nutrition strategy for exam day. Many interns are surprised to learn that you cannot bring water or snacks into the exam room. You'll be able to store water and snacks in a locker at the exam site, but the clock will not stop if you need to take a snack break. Plan ahead for your exam day nutrition strategy by reading our top 5 tips to optimize your nutrition for the RD Exam.  1. Fuel like it's an endurance event. The RD Exam will take approximately 3 hours to complete (30 minutes for the orientation and up...