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Perfecting Your Interview Technique

May 21, 2024
Perfecting Your Interview Technique
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Public Health Insight
Perfecting Your Interview Technique
May 21, 2024

Job interviewing is one of the most under-practiced skills in the development of public health professionals.

In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Gordon and Purva discuss tips and tricks for preparing for job interviews. They emphasize: 

◼️ the importance of thoroughly reviewing the job posting;
◼️ aligning your skills and experiences with the requirements;
◼️ the significance of developing a professional brand;  
◼️ strategically showcasing your strengths during the interview;
◼️ how to project confidence and handle nerves; 
◼️ answering questions effectively;
◼️ analyzing the job posting to clearly understand the role
◼️ relating your responses to the specific job requirements
◼️ asking thoughtful questions that show your interest and knowledge. 
◼️ timing and content of thank you emails.


Hosts & Producers

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️
Purva Mehta, BMSc, MSc


Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room


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Job interviewing is one of the most under-practiced skills in the development of public health professionals.

In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Gordon and Purva discuss tips and tricks for preparing for job interviews. They emphasize: 

◼️ the importance of thoroughly reviewing the job posting;
◼️ aligning your skills and experiences with the requirements;
◼️ the significance of developing a professional brand;  
◼️ strategically showcasing your strengths during the interview;
◼️ how to project confidence and handle nerves; 
◼️ answering questions effectively;
◼️ analyzing the job posting to clearly understand the role
◼️ relating your responses to the specific job requirements
◼️ asking thoughtful questions that show your interest and knowledge. 
◼️ timing and content of thank you emails.


Hosts & Producers

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️
Purva Mehta, BMSc, MSc


Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room


Subscribe to the Newsletter

Subscribe to The Insight newsletter so you don’t miss out on the latest podcast episodes, live events, job skills, learning opportunities, and other engaging professional development content here.


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Interviews
After Getting an Interview Invite
Handling Short Notice Interviews
Research and Preparation Strategies
Disecting the Job Posting
Developing A Professional Brand
Virtual vs. In-Person Interviews
Do I Need To Know How Much I Need To Make?
Projecting Confidence in Interviews
The Little Things
Effective Questioning Techniques
At The End of the Interview
Final Thoughts and Good Luck