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MPH Online Career Services

The USC Master of Public Health Online program has developed job search resources tailored for our students. In addition, our program provides a dedicated public health career counselor. As an MPH Online student, you have access to:

  • A curated list of public health job banks and fellowships
  • Personalized career counseling with a public health focus
  • An annual public health career fair

Visit Resources from the main page of Moodle to find additional career resources.

Practicum

The Practicum is a great way to explore career paths you may be interested in and expand your professional network. For a list of approved practicum sites, visit the MyPracticum tab in Moodle.

Past MPH Career Services Events

Transcript for Public Health Careers Alumni Panel Transcript for Optimizing LinkedIn for PhD Professionals Transcript for Emily Kenyon Professional Story Transcript for Explore Public Health with Blue Shield of CA Transcript for Professional Story Transcript for Before, During and After the Public Health Career Fair Transcript for November 2017 Career Panel Transcript for Denise Johnson Transcript for Hannah Tish Transcript for Partners In Health Transcript for CHES Exam from Dr. Tess Cruz - November 2016 Transcript for 2016 Explore Public Health

(Andrew McReynolds from Eagle Strategies at New York Life speaks to MaPHSA about financial wellness and how to make the most out of your assets, resources and debts).

Transcript for MaPHSA presents: Financial Wellness Seminar with New York Life

(A 28-minute recruiting session for full time positions and internships with Medtronic)

After viewing the video, if you have additional questions, please contact Medtronic Recruiter Vanessa Harte at vanessa.harte@medtronic.com.

Transcript for Medtronic Recruiting Session Transcript for What's Trending in Public Health Jobs Transcript for Resumes and LinkedIn with Bernie Reifkind Transcript for Explore Public Health with Kaiser Permanente Transcript for LA County Internships

Career Counseling

USC Career Center

The USC Career Center provides assistance with learning about an industry, resume critiques, mock interviews, and pursuing a professional position.

Online MPH students have access to all Career Center services and resources, including connectSC, 30-minute appointments, workshops and career events.

It is never too early to start planning for life after graduation. Please visit the USC Career Center website to learn about all of the support available to you.

Not sure where to start? Review the presentations below, in which David Ginchansky and Julie Tieu, Career Counselors at USC's Career Center, provide insight into how to use their job search tools and the USC Career Center to find opportunities to apply your Master of Public Health degree.

Transcript Transcript

Working with the USC Career Center

As you prepare for the next step in your public health career, the USC Career Center has a great resource library that is available to all students. Here you will find a collection of links to relevant websites as well as other sites that show current jobs available in the public health industry. Bookmark this site and be sure to return to it often.

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Cover Letters and Resume Development

In the videos below, Denise Johnson and Jennifer O'Connor from the USC Career Center talk about the right way to construct a cover letter and resume, and how you can distribute both in a way that maximizes your job search.

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Using ConnectSC for your Job Search

In the videos below, David Ginchansky from the USC Career Center talks about how students can get started using connectSC, where you can go to search for jobs and internships, and what extended features are available for use as resources.

connectSC Part 1 Video Transcript (PDF) connectSC Part 2 Video Transcript (PDF) connectSC Part 3 Video Transcript (PDF)

Networking and Job Search Skills

In the videos below, David Ginchansky from the USC Career Center talks about the importance of networking, how to deliver the perfect "elevator pitch," and how to start and keep your job search on the right and eventually successful track. To start your job search, it is helpful to understand job titles in the field of public health. Visit the following links for job titles you may consider. The lists are not comprehensive, but a place to begin. If you would like to suggest a title, please email Janet Schmidt, MPH Online Program Manager.

Transcripts

Leveraging Social Media

Looking for a job today in any industry requires having a basic understanding of social media and how you can leverage it to get your resume viewed by top recruiters worldwide. LinkedIn for Students is a great example of a service that you can set up even before graduation to begin networking with professionals in fields that you are interested in. Check out the video.

LinkedIn Video Part 1 Transcript (PDF)

Using LinkedIn to Improve Your Job Search

In the videos below, Julie Tieu of the USC Career Center talks about how to get started with LinkedIn, how to set up a profile, and how to connect with recruiters and other individuals who can help you get noticed by potential future employers.

LinkedIn Video Part 2 Transcript (PDF) LinkedIn Video Part 3 Transcript (PDF)

Interviewing and Salary Negotiations

In the videos below, Lori Shreve Blake and Denise Johnson from the USC Career Center talk about how to prepare for interviews, how to negotiate your salary requirements correctly, and other things to watch out for as you complete this important part of your job search.

Transcripts

Careers Presentation by Dr. Jonathan Samet

Careers in Global Health

In the video below, Dr. Jonathan Samet, former Chair of Preventive Medicine, talks about the importance of leadership in the global health field and how people can get involved in various areas of this field.

Global Health Video Transcript (PDF)
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