Landing that first public health job can feel impossible when every posting requires experience you don’t yet have. We explore four powerful strategies to break this cycle and position yourself as a strong candidate even without traditional job experience.Reframing what counts as experience beyond full-time paid positions Using course projects, volunteering, internships, and part-time work to showcase relevant skillsPresenting skills-based experiences with action-oriented language on your resumeTailoring applications to mirror job description terminology and sector-specific languageBuilding relationships through informational interviews rather than just applying to posted jobsCreating your own experience through volunteering, writing, and continuous learningStaying motivated during your job search by actively developing skills and connectionsJoin our Public Health Career Club for our upcoming workshop on translating volunteer activities into evidence-based experience on your resume! The doors are now open for enrollment!Support the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.
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PH SPOTlight: Public health career stories, inspiration, and guidance from current-day public health heroes
On the show, Sujani sits down with public health heroes of our time to share career stories, inspiration, and guidance for building public health careers. From time to time, she also has conversations with friends of public health – individuals who are not public health professionals, but their advice and guidance are equally important.
