How can I get my foot in the door of the nutrition industry without any work experience?


Question:
I have a degree in sports and exercise science and have just been accepted on the do a masters in nutritional theraphy. I have 8 years work experience in IT/Project Management and am wanting to change career - my knowledge of nutrition is very proficient. I don't want to wait the 3 years in takes to finish my masters to make the transition as I feel more than capable of advising at present but unfortunately my CV/work history doesn't show this

Answer:
Did you join the American Dietetic Assocition? They have jobs in their database for members. Your background is good enough for many jobs there. Furthermore...

http://www.healthecareers.com/site_templ...

...join other professional bodies of personal trainers as well, they are also specialised in weight management and nutrition. I have job leads sent to me regularly.

Write an essay about what you can offer to the industry and include it with your CV.

ADA hires staff as well

http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada...

Also try this

http://www.ajb.dni.us/
maybe go work for a jenny craig as a counselor (no experience required)
I think you could volunteer somewhere to gain experience?
Ask the Enterprise training centre near you
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