How to Land a Remote Dietitian Job

As a dietitian, you may be wondering how to land a remote dietitian job. You have heard of dietitians who are working remote positions or maybe you have even applied to a remote role, but you haven’t landed an interview.  

The truth is that in today’s current workforce, remote dietitian positions are extremely competitive. Remote positions are highly sought after, which means that you need to put in extra work to make sure that your resume and application stand out.

Past strategies like sending out the same resume with every job application, won’t work. In fact, there’s a good chance that you’ll need to utilize your network to land a competitive remote dietitian job.

Today we will cover 6 strategies on how to stand out and how to land a remote dietitian job.

1) Optimize your LinkedIn Profile.

The first step to landing a remote job is ensuring that you’re very searchable online.

LinkedIn is one of the leading job platforms and many companies have moved over to using LinkedIn for all of their hiring process.

If you want to find a remote job, you absolutely need to make sure that your LinkedIn Profile is up to date and that it includes keywords in your headline and your about section.

Check out my full blog post on how to optimize your LinkedIn Profile.

7 Essential Tips for Dietitians to Optimize their LinkedIn Profile

Yes, you need to use LinkedIn- it shows that you're tech-savvy and it's a way to show the depth of your experience. You can use LinkedIn to showcase your work, blog posts and more.

In the next few tips, we’ll talk about how to use your network to land a remote position.

2. Leverage connections and your network.

Next, we’ll talk about the power of networking. Whether you love it or not, networking can really help with landing a remote job.

Referrals are one of the best ways to get an interview in a remote environment. If you know someone who works at the company, ask them if they can refer you for the position. Sometimes the referring client will even get a bonus if you end up getting hired.

Even if you don’t know anyone who works at the company, you can still leverage your network by making sure that you are actively connecting with people that you know on LinkedIn.

People LOVE connections.

If a recruiter or hiring manager checks out your LinkedIn profile and sees that you have a mutual connection or that you worked somewhere that they worked, you are much more likely to land an interview.

So make sure that you are actively building your network on LinkedIn by connecting to current and past colleagues, professors, managers, etc.

Another strategy that might work is posting on Facebook group to see if anyone works the company and is willing to refer you. I’ve seen this strategy work multiple times.

3. Clearly demonstrate your remote work experience.

For many of you, technology might seem second nature and part of your DNA. But remember, hiring managers and recruiters don’t know what you know. They don’t know what platforms you have used in past roles.

If you want to land a remote dietitian job, you need to demonstrate all of your technical skills and the platforms that you know how to use.

 This includes things like:

• Web conferencing platforms such as Zoom, GoogleMeet, Webex

• Communication & team management platforms such as Slack, Teams, Asana  

• EMRs (Healthie, Practice Better, Cerner, EPIC, etc)

If the job description indicates other platforms or required software knowledge you can indicate your proficiency level with these platforms:

For example:

Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel

Intermediate Proficiency in website development

You can add these skills into a separate skills summary either at the top of your resume or at the end. I recommend adding your skills at the top of your resume to make it easy to skim since recruiters are often getting hundreds of applications for remote dietitian positions.

4. Personalize each resume and highlight remote work experience.

A well-designed resume that is skimmable and easy to read is going to make your resume stand out amongst dozens of applications.

 Make sure your resume is in top form with a professional summary and accomplishment-based bullet points.

 If you have past remote work experience, even if it was just temporary in your school or work, then make sure you indicate that in your professional summary and throughout your resume.

Example:

Registered Dietitian with 5 years of experience in nutrition counseling, motivational interviewing and behavior change strategies. Proven success with telehealth in the remote environment for the past 3 years.

Check out my dietitian resume toolkit for tips on personalizing your resume.

 A cover letter will also help you stand out amongst the competition and you can highlight your past remote experience there too.

 And just a word of advice:

Do not talk about how you want a remote position because you’re looking for flexibility, hate driving to the office or want more time at home with the kids.

While these might be excellent perks of a remote dietitian job, employers want to know how you’ll be successful at the actual job. Focus on how you’ll excel at the responsibilities.

5) Keep a close pulse on the remote job environment.

Remote dietitian jobs are competitive and many of these positions are receiving dozens of applications and sometimes hundreds of applications.

Sometimes recruiters will quickly close a job position if they receive a lot of applicants, so it’s really important to stay on top of job opportunities.

You can do this by setting up alerts for remote positions in your area of interest. You can check out the strategy that I shared on IG over here.

I also recommend engaging with thought leaders and companies on LinkedIn.

Did you know that Linkedin using an algorithm similar to Facebook to show you the most relevant content?

The more that you engage with job posts, companies that you’re interested in and posts about job openings, the more that you’ll be fed this type of content.

So if you’re actively looking for a remote dietitian job, make sure that you’re staying engaged in LinkedIn.

6) Make sure to engage with the company on LinkedIn and its social media platforms!

Engaging with companies on their social media platforms and LinkedIn is another way to show your interest in company.

Be genuine and don't overdo it, but this is another way to get your name out there. 

At this point, you might be asking if you should ever message or email the hiring manager during the application process.

While this practice has very mixed feedback amongst recruiters, it is really up to you if you feel okay with this practice.

Here are a few sample emails that you can send to recruiters:

Example 1: 

Hi {name}, 

I'm interested in {position name or company} and have been reading wonderful things about [anything that draws you to the company]. I would love to connect and ask you a few questions about the role and recruitment process.

Example 2: 

Hi {name}, 

I am currently exploring new opportunities and noticed that you’re currently recruiting for [position or industry]. I thought I might be a good fit for the role and wanted to let you know that I’ll be submitting my application soon. 

I thought that I would connect so that I can stay updated with any new opportunities. 

Example 3: 

Dear {name}. 

My name is [Your Name] and I came across an opening for [position] at [Company]. I've been following [mention specific initiative] or other reasons why you love the company.

As a [previous role], I [describe 1-2 of your standout accomplishments or key skills]. It sounds like the [open position] role aligns perfectly with my experience. 

I know that you’re very busy, but I just wanted to drop a personal note and express my sincere interest in the position. 

Reaching out to a recruiter may or may not result in a response. If you don’t hear anything back, don’t be discouraged. Recruiters are very busy and may not have time to respond.

7) Stay persistent and be patient with the process.

Due to the competitive nature of remote jobs, it’s important to understand that it might take several months to land a position.

I also recommend making sure that you meet the position's qualifications and requirements. If you’re a dietitian with less than a year or two of experience, it is going to be hard to stand out.

You can definitely still apply to positions, but you might focus your energy on positions that require less experience. It is also easier to land a job when you have a job, so if you’re not having luck landing a remote dietitian job, you might consider an in-person position first to build up experience.

 If you’re a seasoned dietitian with several years of experience under your belt and you know that you meet the position requirements and you’re still not landing an interview, it may be worth having your resume reviewed by an expert to ensure that it’s in top form. And make sure that you’re also working on your networking skills.

Yes, remote jobs are more competitive and it can be frustrating, but doing these things will help you stand out! We hope that you found these tips on how to land a remote dietitian job helpful.

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