Career Essentials
The Laboratory of Epidemiology and Public Health, since 1964 the hub of teaching and research at the Yale School of Public Health, was designed by acclaimed architect Philip Johnson.
It takes more than an impressive degree and good grades to land your dream job. The marketplace requires that job and internship seekers possess polished professional skills that will distinguish them in a highly competitive environment.
Skills and Interest Assessment
Sometimes the hardest part about looking for an internship or job is figuring out what your likes and dislikes are, what are the things you are good at and enjoy, and ultimately what it is you want to do with your life. This simple assessment tool – My Career Plan will help you get started.
Ten Ways to Get Hired
- Create an Outstanding Resume. A resume is a critical piece of your professional portfolio so make sure that it is clear, concise, and tailored to the position you are applying to.
- Unless otherwise requested, all resumes should be in MS word (not docx, pdf, or zipped). The same goes for writing samples. Never email a resume or cover letter as attachments only without indicating in the body of your email that you are submitting the documents.
- Always include a cover letter. Think a cover letter really doesn’t matter? Wrong! Cover Letters are used to weed out candidates who don’t make a case for why they are a good fit for the position.
- Do Your Research. Learn about potential employers by utilizing materials other than the company’s website.
- Don’t be Afraid to Network – with peers, faculty, Yale visitors, alumni.
- Practice Interviewing. A good resume and cover letter as well as great contacts will only get you so far; knowing how to effectively communicate your skills, background, and interests is critical.
- Professionalize Your Online Persona. Expect that potential employers will Google you; make sure you check privacy settings on your social networks and delete photos or information that would be inappropriate for an employer to see.
- Leave a clear and professional message on your voicemail.
- Invest in a few good interview outfits – first impressions count (a lot).
- Utilize the many resources of the OCS, including meeting with a career counselor.
