We surveyed 414 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.
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.