Compare Genetic Counselors & Dietitians and Nutritionists District Of Columbia

Comparison Genetic Counselors Dietitians and Nutritionists
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Genetic Counselors $83,200
Dietitians and Nutritionists $85,400

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors
Very Low
Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Medium

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Management of Financial Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors
Very Low
Management of Financial Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Medium

Management of Financial Resources
Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.

Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Monitoring Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors
Low
Monitoring Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Medium

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors

Master's degree

Typical level Of training for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Dietitians and Nutritionists

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Dietitians and Nutritionists

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Genetic Counselors
Genetic Counselors

3 related certifications

Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Dietitians and Nutritionists

20 related certifications

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