I think I've heard almost all the advice that has been mentioned in the article. "Stay flexible" "go above and beyond" "start with an internship" all the kinds of advice that rather demotivates young graduates....I graduated this year after having worked in intensive care as a nurse during Covid - my reason to pursue the master. I hear from many corners to just go back into nursing and then see what happens from there..not very helpful
I think what also makes it quite hard for new grads to be competitive on the public health job market is, that our qualifications are so different often. Having an MPH often just "ticks off the box" for the employee, so it is crucial to stand out with qualifications in volunteering, social work, internships, etc. It is almost impossible to fulfill all the requirements, even without any gap in the CV a job is not guaranteed. How do you experience this, am I wrong?
Yes, I see that too: there are so many job advertisements out there that are too wide in scope for a single individual to fulfil. And then there are the so-called “entry-level” jobs that require skills that could only have been gained through employment. None of this is reasonable or fair. But the power balance right now is really off-kilter. I still think can be worth making these applications, but with managed expectations. See more here - does this speak to you? https://open.substack.com/pub/phworkforceok/p/its-a-jungle-out-there?r=yjjfh&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Yes exactly! Regarding the article: I have written several applications for all kinds of positions now, haven't received any answers yet though. So I can only speak to the first paragraph. But yes, I also had to fill in my information several times while I still attached my resume in the last step. It's exhausting and feels like a test of "how much do you really want this job?" Reading through the rest of your article, it devastates me what might be lying ahead of me in the ongoing application process....And it is so incredibly unfair, in a workfield were there is so much potential, people literally working their a** of (sorry for the language) and then being treated like this...
I’m catching up on all of your reads but this one really hit home! I’ve done high level jobs and I’m finding my passion is helping people in Public Health. I’m starting my DrPH but I can’t get my foot in the door for a regular PH job. And honestly, those pay rates are devastating. How can the Spanish community be better informed in health and mental if Promotores de salud are being paid practically minimum wage?! This will be my dissertation topic in a nutshell but I’d love to connect with an individual or company that believes and acts otherwise.
Get lots of experience in different areas of public health and decide what you enjoy?
OR
Narrow your focus and specialise as early as possible to play to your strengths?
Which have you heard and which do you believe?
I think I've heard almost all the advice that has been mentioned in the article. "Stay flexible" "go above and beyond" "start with an internship" all the kinds of advice that rather demotivates young graduates....I graduated this year after having worked in intensive care as a nurse during Covid - my reason to pursue the master. I hear from many corners to just go back into nursing and then see what happens from there..not very helpful
So true, this advice can be so demotivating. Which other ones have you heard?
Glad to know that this resonates with you: we’re all in this together, and it’s important to not take it personally.
I think what also makes it quite hard for new grads to be competitive on the public health job market is, that our qualifications are so different often. Having an MPH often just "ticks off the box" for the employee, so it is crucial to stand out with qualifications in volunteering, social work, internships, etc. It is almost impossible to fulfill all the requirements, even without any gap in the CV a job is not guaranteed. How do you experience this, am I wrong?
I meant *employer of course
Yes, I see that too: there are so many job advertisements out there that are too wide in scope for a single individual to fulfil. And then there are the so-called “entry-level” jobs that require skills that could only have been gained through employment. None of this is reasonable or fair. But the power balance right now is really off-kilter. I still think can be worth making these applications, but with managed expectations. See more here - does this speak to you? https://open.substack.com/pub/phworkforceok/p/its-a-jungle-out-there?r=yjjfh&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Yes exactly! Regarding the article: I have written several applications for all kinds of positions now, haven't received any answers yet though. So I can only speak to the first paragraph. But yes, I also had to fill in my information several times while I still attached my resume in the last step. It's exhausting and feels like a test of "how much do you really want this job?" Reading through the rest of your article, it devastates me what might be lying ahead of me in the ongoing application process....And it is so incredibly unfair, in a workfield were there is so much potential, people literally working their a** of (sorry for the language) and then being treated like this...
I’m catching up on all of your reads but this one really hit home! I’ve done high level jobs and I’m finding my passion is helping people in Public Health. I’m starting my DrPH but I can’t get my foot in the door for a regular PH job. And honestly, those pay rates are devastating. How can the Spanish community be better informed in health and mental if Promotores de salud are being paid practically minimum wage?! This will be my dissertation topic in a nutshell but I’d love to connect with an individual or company that believes and acts otherwise.