The Public Health Job Search Survival Guide February 22, 2017 Elizabeth D. Arend, MPH 2006 Kevin M. Fain, JD, MPH 2011, DrPH 2015 John A. Francis, MPH, MBA 2015

Welcome and Introductions

Presenters Kevin M. Fain, JD, MPH, DrPH Elizabeth D. Arend, MPH Quality Improvement Advisor National Council for Behavioral Health elizabetha@thenationalcouncil.org Kevin M. Fain, JD, MPH, DrPH Senior Advisor for Policy and Research ClinicalTrials.gov Program National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health kevin.fain@nih.gov John A. Francis, MPH, MBA Deputy Branch Chief Division of Global Health Protection Centers for Disease Control and Prevention jfrancis@cdc.gov

The Public Health Job Search Elizabeth D. Arend, MPH 2006 Kevin M. Fain, MPH 2011, DrPH 2015 John A. Francis, MPH, MBA 2015

Key Topics How to leverage, build and use your professional network Searching for a job as a mid-career student Navigating the post-graduation “maze” Do’s and Don’ts Q&A

Elizabeth, circa 2006

A Decade of Wisdom (aka “Lessons Learned”) Carpet bombing a geographic region is an extraordinarily inefficient way to hunt for a job—but finding a job this way is not impossible Figure out what you want to do--the narrower you focus, the more opportunities will open up Networking doesn’t have to be icky and transactional; networking = “a conversation between two like-minded people” Take care of yourself. It’ll be OK, I promise!

Searching for Jobs as a Mid-Career Student “Mid-career” = students who have worked for a few years in a certain field Use your expertise to network with faculty, guest lecturers, speakers, etc. in your area of interest

Searching for Jobs as a Mid-Career Student If possible, pursue opportunities for collaboration (e.g., research, advocacy, other projects) based on your expertise Internally - with JHSPH professors and/or JHSPH centers Externally – with organizations such as public health departments or associations, research and advocacy groups Incorporate these opportunities into your program (as independent study, externships, etc.) These collaborations may lead to post-graduate opportunities

Navigating the maze ahead Pick a topic or focus area and learn as much as you can Apply your topic/focus to every course you’re in Engage with faculty or others outside of the school for “real world” application Determine where you’re willing to move The more willing you are to move anywhere, the more likely you are to find opportunities within your area of interest

Navigating the maze ahead Intentionally engage a variety of mentors…and begin mentoring others Set long/medium/short-term targets when searching. When you’re done, focus on the present. Learn more about who you are and the types of environments in which you’ll thrive StandOut 2.0, StrengthsFinder2.0 Practice interviewing, and read professional books/audiobooks and podcasts. Take notes after interviews When you take a job, don’t “leave before you leave.”

DO… Proofread your CV, cover letter and supporting materials—10 times! Get feedback from others Update documents to reflect each job application Cultivate your network in person and through email, phone and LinkedIn Use resources from the Office of Career Services (individual resume review, trainings, employer talks) Attend conferences and events in your areas of interest, including panels and talks at JHSPH, and connect with speakers and attendees Speak with faculty about your career interests, not only your advisor

Don’t… Wait until the last minute--Some opportunities (like fellowships) have early deadlines Forget to send thank you emails--and keep in touch! Link In with everybody on the planet Go it alone--seek out support from friends and former alums. We’re here to help!

Recommended Resources QBQ –The Question Behind the Question Eat That Frog Boundaries for Leaders Lean In The Go Getter Never Split the Difference StandOut 2.0 StrengthsFinder2.0 http://www.askamanager.org Your advisor, faculty, fellow students and alums!

Questions?

Thanks and Stay in Touch! Elizabeth D. Arend, MPH Quality Improvement Advisor National Council for Behavioral Health elizabetha@thenationalcouncil.org Kevin M. Fain, JD, MPH, DrPH Senior Advisor for Policy and Research ClinicalTrials.gov Program National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health kevin.fain@nih.gov John A. Francis, MPH, MBA Deputy Branch Chief Division of Global Health Protection Centers for Disease Control and Prevention jfrancis@cdc.gov