Careers

Students get professional advice on their resumes and CVs at Resume Rescue.

• Spring 2010 SPH Events
• Additional Career Events
• Past SPH Career Events

Register for each event using the links provided.

Spring 2010

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Additional Career Events

• The Graduate School
• University Career Services
• Departmental Career Services/Field Experience Coordinators

Past Career Events

SPH Career Services offers seminars and events to assist you in developing professional skills and preparing for a job search or interview. Click here to review some of our past events and/or read below for the Fall '09 schedule...

Student Activities and Volunteer Fair - September 3, 11:30-1:30, MHRC Atrium
This event allows students to meet with representatives from on and off campus service organizations associated with public health. This is a great way for students to increase their student involvement, leadership, and networking contacts. Learn about this year's participants.

Finding Funding for International Internships - September 21, 12:30-1:30, Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium (MHRC 0001)
Learn about online funding resources for interning abroad. Presented by Susan Gramling from the GrantSource Library. This event is co-sponsored with the Student Global Health Committee.

Etiquette Dinner - September 22, 5:30-8:00, Carolina Club
This event is co-hosted by the School of Public Health Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and the Healthcare Executives Student Association (HESA). Learn the basics of business etiquette from Linda Conklin, Manager of Alumni Career Services while enjoying a three course meal.  Tickets are $20 and is partially subsized from HESA funding and alumni sponsorships.

Finding Funding for Domestic Internships - October 1, 11:15-12:15, MacGavran -Greenberg 1305
Learn about online funding resources for interning in the US. Presented by Susan Gramling from the GrantSource Library.

Resume Rescue - October 7-8, 11:30-1:30, MHRC Atrium
This event is co-sponsored by SPH Student Government.  Have your resumes and cover letters critiqued by public health professionals on a walk-in basis.

October 7
Amy Hitlin, Director of Career Services, SPH Office of Student Affairs
Mike Komives, Independent Career & Job Search Advisor and Strategist
Kelly Simpson, PhD, MA Associate Scientist II, Behavioral and Biomedical Research at Family Health International

October 8
Heather Altman, Project Director for Community Connections, Carol Woods Retirement Community
Shannon Hensley, PHR, Senior Recruiter, SRA International
Amy Hitlin, Director of Career Services, SPH Office of Student Affairs

Meeting Employers:  Networking & Interviewing Skills - October 15, 12:00-1:00, MHRC 2005
Learn techniques for developing your professional network, transforming these relationships into employment opportunities and how to sell your skills and experiences to get the job offer. Participants will have the chance to practice making introductions and answering interview questions. 

Employer Information Session:  US Public Health Service, Tuesday, November 3, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, MHRC 0001
Attend this session to learn about full-time and internship opportunities in DHHS agencies through the Commissioned Corps. Panelists include:

• Captain Lee Tooly, MSPH '86 and BSPH '82
  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards
• Lieutenant Eva McLanahan
  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Center for Environmental Assessment
• Katherine Harkins, MHA Candidate
  2009 JR COSTEP participant
• Jessica Meed, PhD Candidate
  2008 JR COSTEP participant

Finding Employment in Global Health Thursday, November 5 (3:00-4:30 pm), Rosenau 133
The Student Global Health Committee will sponsor a panel of top-level decision-makers and new employees from global health organizations such as The Futures Group, IPAS, FHI and IntraHealth to answer your questions about how to launch your global health career.

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