School of Pub Hlth & Hlth Sci 397E - ST-Public Health Career Prep

This course encourages students to explore potential career goals by understanding and bridging the gap between their own expectations, values, skills and interests and how employers will view students and their experience upon graduation. The course is designed to guide students through career self assessment, to solidify practical skills and knowledge concerning conducting a successful job search, and to incorporate social networking and informational interviewing skills. Resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and salary negotiation will be included. Additionally, options such as internships, graduate school, recommendations, professionalism and success team concepts will all be presented.

Open to juniors and seniors in the School of Public Health and Health Science (SPHHS).