Starting a career journey in holistic health is exciting, but finding the right job can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. However, mastering the art of using specific keywords and strategically leveraging job boards can significantly amplify your chances of landing that dream role. Let's dive into the essential keywords to streamline your job search across various sectors within the holistic health industry.
Before diving into the keywords, prepare your job board toolkit with the right tools, starting with job boards that align with your professional goals and area(s) of expertise. Here are a few to get you started:
As you begin your search, take a moment to develop the keywords that will best align with your desired roles and companies where you'd most like to work. As you know, wellness can incorporate a broad range of skills and services. Following are specialty-specific keywords to help inform your search:
There may also be positions where you can use your integrative health and wellness training within a wide range of organizations such as in marketing, communications, and public relations, for example. During the 2023 ACHS Employer Summit, employers shared that an area where they see skills gaps is in the ability to conduct online research (digital literacy), marketing and communications, and public relations, all from an integrative health and wellness lens.
The following are relevant positions where you may be able to apply your holistic health education with skills in marketing, social media, research, and communication:
Using these specific keywords in your job search across these platforms can help you narrow down your focus, ensuring that you're aligning your aspirations with the right opportunities within the holistic health industry.
Remember, crafting a targeted search strategy with these keywords on job boards increases your visibility and optimizes the chances of landing interviews in your desired field. Tailoring your job hunt with precision could be the key to unlocking the door to your ideal career in holistic health.
Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only. The information included is representative of industry trends as provided in the references. Please refer to third-party sites for additional information. ACHS does not guarantee graduate employment or other placement. Note, that professional success is achieved by a number of factors beyond education and experience, including soft skills, work ethic, integrity, and other skills that may not be developed through education and training alone.