We surveyed 376 dietetic technicians to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical dietetic technician. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a dietetic technician?

Low

High

Working as a dietetic technician typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a dietetic technician?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a dietetic technician typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a dietetic technician?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as a dietetic technician. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for dietetic technicians.

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Do dietetic technicians work full-time or part-time?

45% of dietetic technicians work in full-time roles while 55% work part-time.

Is being a dietetic technician stressful?

Low

High

Dietetic technicians tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.

Is being organized important as a dietetic technician?

Low

High

Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a dietetic technician.

How competitive is the workplace for dietetic technicians?

Low

High

Competition at work is not common for dietetic technicians.

Does being a dietetic technician require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?

Low

High

Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for dietetic technicians.

Are dietetic technicians allowed to express themselves creatively?

Low

High

Dietetic technicians rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.