Frequently Asked Questions About Pursuing Public Health Education, Jobs, & Careers

A career in public health can be fulfilling but it's more of a journey than a destination, and along that journey, we're often faced with questions like what should I do after finishing my Bachelor's Degree, is an undergrad sufficient to get me the job I want, and how will the MPH help me achieve my career goals? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we answer these questions and some other frequently asked questions, such as how to get job opportunities after graduation with little experience and stay tuned until the end where we share some pro tips if you want to go one step further to stand out in the job market.Podcast HostsGordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®Other Episodes You Should Check Out67: Continuing Education in Public Health and Global Health: What You Need to Know About Doing a PhD, DrPH, and an MPH68: Finding Job Opportunities After Completing Your Public Health Program: How to Get Experience Without Experience96: What You Should Consider Before Applying to MPH Programs97: What You Might Be Doing Wrong On Your MPH Applications100: Top 5 Certifications You Should Pursue to Advance Your Public Health Career102: 7 Core Competencies You Need to Excel in Public HealthSubscribe to the NewsletterWhat if there was an easy way to receive timely information about public health and global health right to your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the loop about the latest news, live events, jobs, and professional development opportunities. Subscribe to ensure you don’t miss out: https://thepublichealthinsight.com/subscribe/.Leave Us a RatingIf you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people.Office HoursLooking for some additional support and guidance? Check out our previous podcast episodes and feel free to reach out to us by sending us an email to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Office Hours’.Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.

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