Your First 90 Days as a Nutrition Intern: How to Stand Out & Maximize the Experience! 

Congratulations! 🎉 You’ve landed a Nutrition Internship—whether at a hospital, food company, NGO, or wellness centre. Now, what’s next? Your first 90 days can shape your entire career, so let’s make it count! 🚀

1️⃣ Understand the Organization & Its Goals

🔹 Research the company’s mission, vision, and key projects
🔹 Learn about their approach to nutrition & client care
🔹 Ask questions—lots of them! The more you know, the better you can contribute

💡 Tip: Don’t just do what you’re told—seek to understand why things are done that way!

2️⃣ Take Initiative & Be Proactive

🙅‍♀️ Don’t just sit and wait for tasks—volunteer for responsibilities!
✔️ Assist in meal planning, nutrition counselling, or content creation
✔️ Offer to organize workshops or research new trends
✔️ Help in any way you can, even with small admin tasks—it gets you noticed

💡 Tip: The best interns become irreplaceable because they add value beyond expectations!

3️⃣ Build Meaningful Relationships

Your internship is not just about gaining skills—it’s also about networking!
👥 Connect with dietitians, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals
👥 Build relationships with mentors and senior colleagues
👥 Engage with other interns—you never know who might help you later!

💡 Tip: A simple “How can I support you?” can open doors to learning and mentorship!

4️⃣ Keep a Learning Journal 📒

Each day, write down:
📝 What you learned (new skills, case studies, patient interactions)
📝 Questions to research later
📝 Feedback & areas of improvement

💡 Tip: This journal will help you track growth & create a powerful CV & portfolio later!

5️⃣ Ask for Feedback & Improve!

✔️ Regularly check in with supervisors—“How am I doing?”
✔️ Take corrections well—see criticism as an opportunity to grow!
✔️ Work on soft skills like communication & teamwork

💡 Tip: Interns who learn fast and improve quickly get recommended for future roles!

6️⃣ Document & Showcase Your Work

📌 Take notes on projects & experiences
📌 Save reports, presentations, or content you created
📌 Update your LinkedIn & resume with key achievements

💡 Tip: You don’t need to have a job title to start building your brand as a professional!

Final Words 💙

Your internship is your launchpad—the more effort you put in, the more you’ll get out of it. Take it seriously, be intentional, stay curious, and go all out! 🚀