Early Career Professionals
HOW-TO TOOLKIT
So you’re new to public health? This toolkit is for you! It contains helpful ”how to“ modules to kickstart your career. Each module provides information, resources and practical advice to power your early career endeavors.
The Early Career Professionals How-To Toolkit was developed in collaboration with the American Public Health Association (APHA), the Alliance for the Public’s Health, and Cooperative Agreement partners—including the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI), the CDC Foundation, and the de Beaumont Foundation—as part of Public Health AmeriCorps.
Develop Your Professional Self
Learning Modules
How to Write an Abstract
How to Make a Poster
How to Build Your Network
How to Navigate a Conference
Get Your First Job in Public Health
Launch your public health career with clarity and confidence. This tract introduces key steps for getting a job in public health–exploring career opportunities, leveraging your network, and strengthening your candidacy. It highlights tract modules and other resources to guide you in searching for and landing your first job in public health.
Learning Modules
How to Ace Your Interview
How to Write a Cover Letter
How to Create a Resume
Public Health Careers at a Crossroad
Discover how early-career professionals are navigating a rapidly changing job market, highlighting the enduring value of public health skills and the diverse opportunities beyond traditional roles. This piece sheds light on the crossroads facing the field and the potential paths forward.
Approximately a 5 minute read.
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