Plan your career path with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re pursuing a job, starting a wellness practice, or exploring opportunities in integrative health, these tips—paired with ACHS resources—can support you at every stage of your journey.
Build a Strong Resume or CV
Craft a resume that clearly reflects your strengths and aligns with your goals. Highlight relevant skills and experiences that showcase your potential impact in a wellness-focused role.
Top Tips:
- Tailor your resume to each job posting
- Quantify accomplishments (e.g., “Provided 20+ clients with personalized nutrition plans”)
- Keep formatting clean and consistent
- Include credentials, certifications, and licenses
- Proofread carefully—professional polish matters
ACHS Resource:
Students and alumni can request resume and CV reviews through Career Services. Receive personalized feedback to strengthen your materials.
Watch this informative webinar on how to build your holistic health resume:
Contact: Career Services at [email protected]
Search for Employment Strategically
The job search is more than applying online—it’s about staying focused, organized, and proactive. Approach it like a project: set clear goals, create a timeline, and regularly evaluate your progress.
Top Tips:
- Define your ideal work setting, values, and priorities
- Use job boards like Indeed, LinkedIn, and holistic-specific sites
- Set a weekly application routine and track your submissions
- Leverage alumni contacts and wellness networks
- Stay open to internships, volunteer work, and part-time gigs
ACHS Resource:
Join career-focused webinars and coaching sessions through Career Services, which cover job search strategies, career exploration, and interview prep.
Read this informative blog for more information: Navigating the Holistic Health Job Market
Starting or Growing a Business
Thinking of launching your own wellness business or practice? Start with a strong foundation. Clarify your mission and values to guide every decision you make.
Top Tips:
- Write a business plan: define your niche, audience, and services
- Understand the legal steps: business structure, insurance, licenses
- Start small—offer workshops, products, or services in your community
- Build a basic online presence (website, social media, email list)
- Seek feedback and mentorship early
ACHS Resource:
Explore ACHS’s entrepreneurship courses and micro-credentials, and take advantage of our Mentorship Program for guidance on setting up your business. You can also request to be featured in an ACHS alumni spotlight, blog post, or webinar to promote your work.
Grow Your Network
Networking is one of the most valuable tools in building your career, especially in integrative health. It can open doors to mentorship, partnerships, and unexpected career opportunities.
Top Tips:
- Attend industry events, local workshops, or virtual meetups
- Join associations in your field (e.g., AHG, NANP, NAHA)
- Optimize your LinkedIn profile and connect with peers or mentors
- Follow up after making new connections—relationships take nurturing
- Look for collaborative opportunities (guest blogs, co-hosting events)
ACHS Resource:
Tap into ACHS’s alumni network, join the Facebook Coaching Group, or participate in our Mentorship Program. These platforms are great for making meaningful connections. Ask Career Services about joining or contributing to these spaces.
Continue Learning & Upskilling
Staying current helps you stay confident and competitive. Keep building your expertise so you can adapt, grow, and lead in a changing wellness landscape.
Top Tips:
- Explore short courses or micro-credentials in your specialty
- Stay up to date with industry blogs, research, and podcasts
- Deepen tech and marketing skills for your business
- Choose focused learning to fill knowledge or skill gaps
ACHS Resource:
ACHS offers micro-credentials, on-demand CE courses, and for-credit individual courses in Business, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Nutrition, and Aromatherapy. These flexible options help you build skills on your schedule.
Learn more at achs.edu or email admissions for course availability.
Gain Experience While Studying
Even if you’re still in school, there are many ways to apply what you’re learning. Hands-on experience not only builds confidence but also strengthens your resume for future opportunities.
Top Tips:
- Volunteer at local wellness clinics or nonprofit health programs
- Assist a practitioner or join a health-related community initiative
- Lead a wellness class or create a workshop for friends or local groups
- Attend virtual events, expos, and career fairs
- Participate in student-run projects to build skills and leadership
To post or inquire about an opportunity, contact [email protected].
Explore Career Pathways in Integrative Health
Whether you want to apply your education for personal enrichment or pursue a new professional path, your training opens doors.
Top Tips:
- Reflect on how your values align with different career options
- Research what others are doing with similar credentials
- Consider roles in education, coaching, corporate wellness, or product development
- Be open to combining disciplines (e.g., nutrition + aromatherapy)
ACHS Resource:
Explore webinars and blogs that highlight Alumni career success and career pathways.
Have a Business to Promote?
We love showcasing our alumni’s work—from innovative wellness products to thriving holistic practices!! Opportunities include:
- ACHS blog features or guest blogging
- Spotlight in a webinar or podcast
- Mentions on the ACHS Facebook Coaching page
To request a feature, contact: [email protected]
Need One-On-One Support?
Career planning is a journey, and you don’t have to go it alone. Our team is here to help you explore options, set goals, and take confident steps forward.
- Contact Career Services: [email protected]
- TimelyCare: ACHS’ partner providing a wide range of 24/7 health and wellness services at no cost to our active enrolled students. Sign up today: https://timelycare.com/
- Watch for Monthly Webinars and Upcoming Events: Topics include career pathways, interviews, entrepreneurship, and more. Visit our events page.
This article is for informational purposes only. Please contact ACHS Admissions at [email protected] or 800-487-8839 for additional information and to apply for admission. Graduation from any ACHS program does not confer a license to practice medicine. ACHS graduates do not claim to treat, diagnose, cure, or prescribe. Please 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. Not all graduates will achieve the career outcomes provided as examples in this article and other ACHS marketing materials.
