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	What's better, a major that you love with fewer job opportunities or a so-so major with alot of opportunities? I want to be a registered dietitian but there aren't many job opportunities and it's competitive. As an example, if you look for dietitian jobs on Monster.com, only 100 jobs in the U.S. come up . I could choose to be an Accounting major which is more boring, but there are more job opportunities, such as over 1,000+ accounting related jobs show up on Monster.com Any advice? 2 answers - Asked By: <3 - 11/23/2010

	Women: what to wear for a job interview at a hospital? Interviewing for a dietitian job. I have a nice black pant suit from Ann Taylor, and want to wear a splash of color (salmon or turquoise) top under the jacket. Is this appropriate, or should I go more conservative? Also, what type of portfolio should I bring with my resume inside? 2 answers - Asked By: RDwannabe - 5/29/2008

	What do I need to study in order to become a Nutritionist? Nutritionist and Dietitian are often considered interchangeable( but it depends on where you live,right?). I've heard that I will need to learn a lot of math. Please don't be vague. I would like to know what it takes to become a great Nutritionist or Dietitian( is one job better than the other in the US?). What exactly do I need to know? 4 answers - Asked By: The Science Pupil - 7/14/2011

	What are some of the challenges or difficult tasks dietitian face in their job ? What are some of the challenges or difficult tasks dietitian face in their job ? 2 answers - Asked By: Amy - 11/20/2010

	What jobs require me to be around children? I want to work with children, and I really want to know which jobs involve interacting with kids. Please help me. I have a teacher and a pediatrician so far. Help. Please! 3 answers - Asked By: Jasmine - 11/11/2011

	What jobs are there to do with animals not necissarily hands on with them? Working with animals has always been a lifelong dream of mine but I have M.E and am unsure ill be able to do it as a career so I was wondering does anyone know of other jobs to do with animals like research not on animals but animals themselves, anything would help thanks. 5 answers - Asked By: rocknrose454 - 6/13/2008

	What job should i do for work experience? I'm in year 10 and I'm doing my first lot of work experience and I need some jobs ideas. I'm good at design and I'm good at maths. I need four realistic things I can put down. 2 answers - Asked By: Marko - 6/2/2009

	What jobs are available for an officer in the Air Force? I'm planning to attend a college that offers Air Force ROTC and graduate as a second lieutenant. However, I'd like to know what kind of jobs would be available to me once I do graduate. Could I be a doctor? If so, would I have to go to med school at some point? Any info would be greatly appreciated. 3 answers - Asked By: Lily - 3/23/2009

	What jobs are there in a childrens hospital? I'm interested in working with children. So i was wondering what are the different kind of jobs are in a childrens hospital. 2 answers - Asked By: Abby - 11/21/2012

	What jobs in science are there other than medicine? For religious reasons, I might not be able to be a doctor. My life long dream was to help people in the field of medicine. Are there any other jobs that do not require medical school to help in science? I'm considering psychology or even engineering but are there any jobs in drug development or fields similar to that? 4 answers - Asked By: Storman Norman - 4/2/2010

	What is the difference between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist? I know that one of the differences is that a Dietitian must be registered and have at least a Bachelors degree in a Food Science/ Nutrition related program as well as have gone through and internship and attained a license ( depending on state) but as in career wise, what is the difference? Are Dietitians found more in hospitals while nutritionists work in private practice or health centers? I am interested in studying in this field , please help :) Thanks :) 2 answers - Asked By: Manuel - 12/14/2009

	How do you go about job shadowing someone? For my (highschool) graduation project, I'm giving a presentation about having a career as a dietitian. I've done volunteer work in a hospital, and observed some of what goes on, but I'm going to need more than that for the project. So, how do I find a dietitian willing to let me shadow them? I don't really know any personally, so that's out of the question. 1 answer - Asked By: jackie - 8/18/2008

	What other medical job is there besides a doctor and a nurse? I've made my decision and I want to be in a medical field as my career but I don't know what. I'd like a career about health in the body system. There are many medical jobs that studies about body systems such as a doctor or nurse, but what else are there? 3 answers - Asked By: theasian94 - 6/11/2010

	What kind of jobs go with an Athletic Training major for an undergrad? I'm an undergrad at a local university and I need a job that deals with athletic training but I'm not sure where to start or what jobs are offered for Part Time positions. Help me please? 2 answers - Asked By: Uffie - 8/11/2011

	What kind of Jobs would i qualify for with a bachelor degree in Health science? I have an associate in Nuclear medicine.. I want to continue my education in the medical field.. I was thinking about getting my bachelor in health science because it would just 2 yrs since i already have most of the credit.. i was wondering what kind of jobs would i be able to have after graduation Ps. I want to go to graduate school to get MS in Physician assistant or be a midwife.. is this the best major to get into right now? Thanks. 4 answers - Asked By: Newest Starr - 12/19/2008

	What kind of jobs can I get with a major in nutrition and a minor in biology? I was wondering what kind of things I can do with this. I don' want to become a registered dietitian! I like to work with animals, and psychology interests me. Should I go on to a grad school, and if so, what program? 2 answers - Asked By: thinking - 4/2/2009

	What jobs can you get with a Health Education major? I want to be a registered dietitian, or maybe a nutritionist, will a health education help with that? 1 answer - Asked By: Fullhouse - 12/31/2011

	What experiences would be helpful in getting work as dietitian? What experiences (eg volunteer work,part-time jobs,in-school activities,education and training) would be helpful in getting work in this field 1 answer - Asked By: Amy - 11/24/2010

	What jobs can i get with a bachelor of health science degree? I have recently finished a bachelor of health science, major in nutrition and minor in human biology. What does that make me qualified for? Also what would that make me? a nutritionist? I would rather human biology related jobs. Thanks in advance. 2 answers - Asked By: Anna C - 3/23/2009

	How can i become a sports dietitian? I am enrolling to an ADA accredited university to become a registered dietitian but I want to be able to work in hospitals as well as work with athletes and provide private practice in the field of fitness. What can I do to make the best of my career in the future? 1 answer - Asked By: Henry Portes - 2/14/2011

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