Public Health Insight
The Public Health Insight Podcast is a weekly podcast ranked in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. The podcast covers all things public health and global health, from the sustainable development goals to the social determinants of health, as well as interesting dialogues about the diverse career opportunities that exist in the fields. Since its launch in March 2020, the podcast has featured more than 40 high-profile guests and has built an audience in more than 5,000 cities in over 190 countries.
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Job Search & Applications Simplified Step-By-Step
Seizing on a job opportunity can be as much of an art as it is a science. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we walk you through the job search, application, and interview process from start to finish, covering the following:
1. Job Search
◼️ What platforms you should be using to find job opportunities; and
◼️ Process for preparing and keeping job applications organized
◼️ Process for preparing and keeping job applications organized
2. Resume and Cover Letter
◼️ Why you should avoid separating “volunteer” and “paid” work on your resume if you have limited experience;
◼️ Why you should try to avoid using terms like “intern” or “student” for professional placements;
◼️ The importance of asking a trusted colleague to critique your resume and cover letter;
◼️ Why you’re underestimating the power of LinkedIn; and
◼️ If or when you should follow up after submitting a job application.
◼️ Why you should try to avoid using terms like “intern” or “student” for professional placements;
◼️ The importance of asking a trusted colleague to critique your resume and cover letter;
◼️ Why you’re underestimating the power of LinkedIn; and
◼️ If or when you should follow up after submitting a job application.
3. Interviews
◼️ Why you should prepare for virtual interviews in the same way you would for in-person;
◼️ What components make for the most memorable interviews;
◼️ How to develop questions you can ask the panel in an interview (with examples);
◼️ How to project confidence as you respond to interview questions; and
◼️ The factors that go into hiring a candidate and why job offers can often take a long time to come after the interview
◼️ What components make for the most memorable interviews;
◼️ How to develop questions you can ask the panel in an interview (with examples);
◼️ How to project confidence as you respond to interview questions; and
◼️ The factors that go into hiring a candidate and why job offers can often take a long time to come after the interview
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