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2021-9-26 published at ART&Design category

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1.How to Prepare for Public Health Career Fair Connecting students to global careers! Paul Hutchinson, Asst. Director paul.Hutchinson@jhu.edu 410-955-3034 http://www.jhsph.edu/careers
2. Public Health Career Fair - Friday March 2, 2018 Every year, the Bloomberg School of Public Health hosts a public health career fair that attracts dozens of employers from around the world. In 2017, 47 employers filled Feinstone Hall and the 1st floor Gallery with over 525 students in attendance. In 2018, 53 employers plan to attend. All up-to-date information including the student handbook, list of registered employers and floor plan can be found at http://www.jhsph.edu/careerfair.
3.5 Things to “Take” to a Career Fair Resumes and business cards (if you have them) A smile, good eye contact, a firm handshake, and a positive attitude A prepared “pitch” about you Information about the organizations Energy!
4.Before the Career Fair
5.Before the career fair review list of registered employers https://www.jhsph.edu/offices-and-services/career-services/events/career-fair/index.html
6.Researching employers – before the fair What should you research? Location(s) Mission, vision, strategies & goals Projects, news releases History Management and employee data Executive biographies – “About Us” You should do research because... it allows you to interweave your background into what the employer has to offer it allows you to evaluate the employer’s strongest qualities it allows you to impress the company/agency
7.Career Fair Student Handbook Published handbook will be posted on March 1st on Career Fair website
8.Dress for Success Women’s Image Wardrobe Wear a suit (skirt or pants) in plain style Wear fashionable (and comfortable) shoes Make up and perfume should be discreet Avoid dangly earrings, clanking bracelets and floppy scarves - anything that can be distracting Men’s Image Wardrobe It is generally wise to wear a dark suit and a lighter shirt and a dark tie (avoid outrageous patterns) Wear dark colored shoes ---- must be polished ***Business attire is strongly recommended*** If you want to be seen as a professional, dress like a professional
9.Resumes
10.Resumes Do’s - Contact Information & Profile John Hopkins 615 N. Wolfe St. Baltimore, MD 21205 410-955-3034 • jhopkins@jhu.edu Things to remember Centered at the top of the page Proper Name (should be the largest font size) Address where you may be reached (local and/or permanent OK) Telephone Number (Home or cell phone are fine) Email (check junk mail) Be sure to include zip and area codes Things to remember Emphasizes your qualifications up-front Match your qualifications to what the employer is looking for Designed to draw the reader in and to give an overview of who you are and what you bring to the table 2 to 3 sentences long Supported by content in your resume Lose the objective statement PROFILE Master of Public Health Candidate concentrating in social and behavioral sciences. Public health educator with over 6 years experience in both domestic and international settings. Researcher and community organizer with a strong focus towards improving the quality of life through health communication and cooperation with local governments. Fluent in Spanish.
11.Resumes Do’s - Education EDUCATION Master of Public Health (MPH) Expected May 2018 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD Concentration: Social and Behavioral Sciences Relevant Coursework: Fundamentals of Health, Behavior and Society, Social and Behavioral Foundations of Primary Health Care, Psychosocial Factors in Health & Illness, Health Behavior Change at the Individual, Household, and Community Levels, Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health Honors: Sommer Scholar Bachelor of Arts in Government May 2017 Walden University, Middleburg, PA Things to remember List educational experiences in reverse chronological order (current school first) Include the following: Degree and/or Major (bold) Graduation (or expected) date (bold and on right margin) Name of institution Location (city/state) Relevant Coursework, Honors, Awards, etc. Tip: Bold your degree names Tip: Include your coursework to highlight how your academic training prepares you for the position desired.
12.Resumes Do’s - Experience PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE Health Educator/Treasurer Aug. 2017-Present Latinos for Progress, Baltimore, MD Latinos for Progress is a non-profit organization focused on providing Hispanic health outreach services, including HIV/ AIDS prevention and diabetes/ obesity prevention. Administer HIV/AIDS testing for Baltimore’s Latino population Counsel participants on health issues and help navigation of the public health system Act as a Spanish-English Translator for participants and medical staff Provide health and legal information and support to callers Manage 3 multi-thousand dollar grants Serve as member of the executive committee and the Community Health Advisory Board Things to remember Experience should include jobs, internships, fellowships, volunteer work, and summer employment – anything that is relevant to the position you are seeking Use action verbs which specifically describe what you have done Be sure experience aligns with new position seeking as best as possible Tip: Short, 1 sentence description on organization is helpful
13.Resumes Do’s - Publications/Presentations & Professional Development PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Jordan M, Pink J, Ling E, Hopkins, J (2018). U.S. Mesothelioma Patterns 1983-2012: Indicators of Risks and Background Rates. Epidemiology Journal. In press. Things to remember Any research projects/publications/other projects that you participated in Great if you don’t have a great deal if professional experience Bold your name when listing publications PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, STATA, SPSS Languages: Spanish (Fluent), Guaraní (Conversational) Memberships: American Public Health Association (2015–present); Global Health Council (2015-present); Maryland Public Health Association (2015-present) Things to remember Designed to showcase additional work and effort undertaken to develop yourself professionally Memberships in student organizations, national associations, volunteer work, committees, etc. Prioritize your involvement by listing the areas directly related to your career goals first A great way to show transferable skills and your leadership abilities
14.Questions to ask yourself Who is my intended audience? What is my biggest selling piece? What resume format do I want? How many pages should it be?
15.Resume Do’s – converting to 1 page Convert resume to one page Profile = summary Be sure education is highlighted properly Include only bullets for most current experience (1-2 bullets) Adjust margins to fill page (L=0.5”, R=0.5”, T=0.5”, B=0.5”) Add publications (if applicable) Condense Professional Development Choose most relevant categories (language & computer skills) Resume Writing Resources http://www.jhsph.edu/offices-and-services/career-services/for-students/helpful-resources/Resumes_CVs_and_Cover_Letters/Resumes JANE HOPKINS 2017 E. Monument St. Baltimore, MD 21205 410-955-3034 ● janehopkins@jhsph.edu PROFILE Master of Public Health Candidate concentrating in child and adolescent health. Public health educator with over 6 years experience in international settings. Researcher and community organizer with a strong focus towards improving the quality of life through health communication and cooperation with local governments. Fluent in Spanish. EDUCATION Master of Public Health (MPH) Expected May 2018 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD Concentration: Child and Adolescent Health Relevant Coursework: Principles of Human Nutrition, Prenatal & Infant Growth & Development, Maternal & Child Health Legislation and Programs, Child Health and Development, Infectious Diseases and Child Survival Bachelor of Arts in Government May 2016 Walden University, Middleburg, PA PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE Health Educator/Treasurer 2017-present Latinos for Progress, Baltimore, MD Provide tuberculosis testing & counsel participants on health issues for Baltimore’s Latino population Manage multi-thousand dollar grants & provide health and legal information and support Internal Team Coordinator 2015-2017 Bhutan Practicum Project in Health, Baltimore, MD and Thimphu, Bhutan Rural Health and Sanitation Volunteer 2014-2015 Peace Corps, Paraguay TEACHING/TRAINING EXPERIENCE Trainer Spring 2014 Area Primary Schools: Nghezimani, South Africa Pre-School Facilitator Fall 2013 El Círculo de Recreación y Aprendizaje: Santa Isabel, Quito, Ecuador RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Assistant 2015-Present Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD Manage collection, organization, and compilation of data pertaining to FDA sponsored project Faculty Research Assistant 2012 - 2013 University of Maryland, College Park, MD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, STATA, SPSS; Languages: Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational); Memberships: American Public Health Association (2015–present); Global Health Council (2014-present); Maryland Public Health Association (2013-present); Volunteer: Coordinator, JB Grant Child Survival Week (2015-present)
16.Resume Format Chronological (Michelle Bloomberg) Reverse date order (present to past) & most popular style Emphasis on job titles and organizational names Generally used by people with stable work histories to show upward progression Can categorize based on experience Functional (Paige Health) Focuses on transferable skills and qualifications of the individual Categories are defined by what you want to highlight Can neatly organize how cumulative experience at different places and times Be sure to include the work history
17.Day of the Career Fair
18.“Map Out” employer tables The map for the 2018 Public Health Career Fair will be updated and posted by March 1st. http://www.jhsph.edu/careerfair The following locations will be used: Feinstone Hall (E2030) W2008 Gallery (in front of Wall of Wonder)
19.“Map Out” employer tables The map for the 2018 Public Health Career Fair will be updated and posted by March 1st. http://www.jhsph.edu/careerfair
20.Create a “Top Twelve” list Choose between 12-15 employers you would like to visit Break them into different tiers 3 or 4 employers you “absolutely” want to visit 3 or 4 employers you “have a strong interest” to visit 3 or 4 employers “have heard of” to visit 3 or 4 employers “have not heard of” to visit Maximizes your time and helps to learn more about lesser known employers and opportunities 2-3 min. conversations can quickly turn into 5-7 min. Best to have longer conversations later
21.Student Handbook
22.Student handbook – what’s included Inside you will usually find: Descriptions of each organization Address and website Contact names, titles and Hopkins Alumni Currently, 15% of attendees are Hopkins alums Industry types Academia/Research Consulting Government (Federal/State & Local) Hospital/Healthcare NGOs Non-Profits Open positions and degrees being recruited Citizenship requirements
23.Student Handbook - Employer Listing
24.Employer Listing – a closer look
25.Meeting employers
26.How to Talk at a Career Fair Arrive early most employers are tired by the end of the fair and like to leave early Peak times are at the beginning and mid-point of fair Plan to stay as long as you need Don’t stand in long lines, plan to come back later Introduce yourself with a firm handshake and smile Conversation starters… “Hi, my name is John Hopkins. Thanks for coming today. I’d like to hear more about…” “Hi, my name is Michelle Bloomberg and your organization is one that I’ve had on my radar for a while.”
27.How to Talk at a Career Fair (cont.) Ask good questions & answer questions using examples Collect representative’s business card(s) Also as much company literature as you can >>> AND THE GOODIES Include business card along with a resume (if applicable) After each conversation, record... any positives and negatives plans on following up things learned Remember: How you initiate a conversation with an employer representative is important. The first words you speak make a big impression on a potential employer.
28.Prepare your talking points Work on your one-minute or less introduction Examples: Profile/summary; “elevator speech” It’s a “sound bite” that tells representatives who you are REMEMBER: Practice out loud in front of a mirror, family of a friend, etc. Practice until it rolls off your tongue
29.After the Career Fair
30.The Career Fair is over – Now what???? Follow-up with companies - This is a very important step in the Career Fair Write a thank you note (email is fine) – it shows you are interested and separates you from the crowd Call to follow-up if that was agreed upon If the company does not call you for an interview, it is fine to call and inquire about the status of the position, restate your interest and skills, and ask about other opportunities. Try to keep your name/skills/training/experience fresh on their minds
31.Career Fair Do’s & Don’ts Do’s Do bring resumes & business cards Do bring positive attitude Do bring a game-plan Do bring questions Do follow-up Don’ts Don’t cruise with friends Don’t eliminate employers Don’t drop-off your resume Don’t ramble Don’t come in the last ½ hr RECAP Be prepared beforehand Ensure resume/CV is updated & have questions ready for the employers Be professional during the event Dress properly (no jeans, sweat suits or gym clothes) & answer questions with positive attitude Follow-up Afterwards Use the employer’s business card to send a thank you note
32.5 Things to “Take Away” from a Career Fair Business Cards Notes about Contacts Information about the Organizations Career Possibilities & Networking Opportunities Encouragement and excitement

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