How to Land Your First Chiropractic Associate Job

Published on July 31

Starting your career as a new chiropractor can be exciting—but daunting. Here’s how to secure your first associate job with confidence.

Step 1: Polish Your Resume and Cover Letter

Highlight:

  • Techniques you’ve mastered (Diversified, Gonstead, Activator, etc.)
  • Clinical internship experiences
  • Soft skills like communication and teamwork

Step 2: Leverage Chiropractic Job Boards

Generic job sites won’t cut it—use ChiroJobs.com to find targeted chiropractic roles.

Step 3: Network Early

Attend seminars, join chiropractic associations, and connect with alumni from your chiropractic college.

Step 4: Prepare for Interviews

Be ready to discuss:

  • Treatment philosophy
  • Patient care approaches
  • Willingness to adapt to clinic styles

Step 5: Be Open-Minded

Your first role is about learning, mentorship, and building skills—even if it’s not your “dream clinic.”