Yay! You took the time to post your Resume Profile on NutritionJobs. Now you need to get noticed by employers. That means making your Resume Profile sift to the top of searches. There are actually proven ways to have your resume rank higher on resume searches with simple additions, such as adding relevant keywords that align with your unique skills and a job description. But there's more...

Here are 6 ways to improve your search ranking by employers and recruiters on NutritionJobs.

1. Add your Professional Headline
Similar to your LinkedIn Headline, this is a brief sentence about who you are professionally. It shows up in search results. Examples include, Clinical Nutrition Manager, Dietetic Intern seeking Counseling position, Registered Dietitian Nutrition Writer, Integrative RDN Coach. Including this sentence can increase your chance of showing up in search results.

2. Add a Short Bio
This is similar to your Summary of Qualifications on your resume or your Summary/About section on your LinkedIn profile. It tells the story of your professional background and what you can offer.

3. Add Skills
This is your greatest opportunity to rank high in candidate searches. Add as individual words rather than sentences. Include your languages spoken, computer application skills, transferable or foundation skills, specific certifications or proficiencies. For example: Mandarin, Spanish, HootSuite, Later, Slack, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, Google Drive, SPSS, CDE, Serv Safe, Computrition, CBORD, Geri-menu, California Food Handlers, Bachelor’s, Master’s.

4. Add Social Media
Include links to your LinkedIn Profile, Twitter, or website URL. You can also add video media if it enhances your professional profile.

5. Add Employment History, Professional Associations, Education, and Certifications
You can also upload your Resume as a .pdf file as well. Employers like to learn about your full professional qualifications when making a decision about who to interview.

6. Add keywords
When recruiters search the resume database, they have specific keywords in mind for the position they’re trying to fill. Keywords can include position title, certifications, technical skills, disease states, languages spoken, or your location. Your goal is to make sure that your resume profile has alignment with those same keywords. For example, when it comes to disease state for medical nutrition therapy, your resume profile should what areas you specialize in, such a renal nutrition or function medicine.

Unsure of where to find the right keywords? A good place to start is with job description for a job or jobs you are leaning towards or attracted to. Make a list of the words and phrases that come up frequently in the descriptions and then add those keywords to your resume.

Your Resume Profile for Job Searching

Know how it works

1. Quickly apply to jobs on NutritionJobs. Easy. Safe.
2. Have employers find you with a searchable Resume Profile. Make sure your Profile is set to visible and your Contact Information is not set to confidential.

Update your Resume Profile Frequently

You already know this but it is important to keep your Profile frequently updated and searchable to stay relevant and current with your skills, education updates, awards, volunteer work, and other relevant keyword elements. I recommend creating a monthly alert in your calendar to remind you to update your resume profile.

If you want Stacey to take a look at your Resume or Resume Profile for some honest feedback please get in touch. I want you to have a successful Dietetic Career!