This question determines whether a candidate can improve the quality of your services by serving people who have multiple health issues. It also determines how the dietitian develops care plans for those with several health issues. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrated knowledge of numerous health conditions
• Demonstrated ability to show compassion toward clients
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems

Dietitians communicate frequently with other professionals to request or perform consultations. As such, candidates need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to become a valuable addition to your team. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Ability to maintain respect
• Ability to suggest solutions with the patient's best interests in mind
• Ability to use conflict resolution strategies 

This question tells you what a candidate prioritises and what they consider to be a rewarding experience. You'll also learn what the candidate craves most out of their job. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrated passion for their career
• Demonstrated expertise in this field
• Demonstrated experience with particular patient groups

This question tells you what the candidate considers to be a failure or what they want to avoid in their career. Dietitians deal with many patients, and knowing this answer gives you a better idea of which situations to avoid placing them in. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Ability to communicate their failures or vulnerabilities
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills when faced with difficult situations
• Ability to maintain a boundary between work and personal life

An applicant needs to have the appropriate theoretical and educational skills to perform a nutrition coaching assessment. This question tells you whether the candidate knows how to consider the patient's history while creating a diet plan. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Understanding of how to perform initial assessment
• Understanding of how to maintain patient records
• Understanding of interpersonal skills and communication techniques

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A promising candidate will be able to increase your company's profile and popularity in the community. This also tells you whether they can be trusted with additional responsibilities. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrated experience working with multiple groups
• Demonstrated ability to speak publicly 
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to your community

Not all patients will be willing to follow dietary recommendations. A promising candidate will know how to adjust their plan and motivate their patients to follow recommendations. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Ability to demonstrate previous work experience
• Ability to propose solutions in difficult situations

The answer to this question will tell you how a candidate works toward building rapport with their patients and how they're able to navigate situations when a patient isn't sure whether they want services. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to root out the source of hesitancy
• Demonstrated empathy and compassion

Knowing the answer to this question will help you determine whether the candidate will fit into your company in the long term. It also provides you with insight into the priorities of the candidate in question. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrated self-awareness
• Demonstrated plan for the future
• Demonstrated intention to remain with the company in the long term

There will be times when a dietitian doesn't know the answer to a patient's question. In these situations, the candidate needs to know when to do research or refer to a supervisor. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrated knowledge of various dietary subjects
• Demonstrated ability to refer to another professional
• Demonstrated transparency

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Dietitians can work with several populations, and knowing the answer to this question tells you whether they'll be satisfied working with your company. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrated knowledge of vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of adapting nutrition to populations
• Demonstrated awareness of personal biases and preferences

Dietitians frequently work with multiple disciplines to meet the needs of their patients. This question will tell you which disciplines the dietitian has worked with and whether they work will in a team. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrated ability to work with teams
• Demonstrated knowledge of disciplines they've worked with
• Demonstrated knowledge of communication strategies

This question determines a candidate's practical skills. By asking this, you'll also have a better idea of how the candidate conducts interviews. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrated communication strategies
• Demonstrated knowledge of evaluation strategies
• Demonstrated knowledge of nutritional needs

This question assesses how a candidate navigates difficult situations. Moreover, it assesses how a candidate considers a patient's needs while creating a diet plan. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the correlation between diet and weight
• Demonstrated ability to have difficult conversations
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills

This question will determine whether the candidate has solid theoretical knowledge. It also tests their ability to discuss these theories with patients in a comprehensive way. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrated knowledge of BMR
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to create plans depending on BMR and calorie intake