Congratulations on earning your MPH! This is a meaningful milestone and a reflection of your hard work and commitment to public health. As you move into this next phase, we would like to share resources to support your job search. Below you will find job boards and organizations, plus a simple 30-day plan to help you stay focused and consistent.

Be intentional in your approach, use the connections you’ve built, and remember that we are rooting for you!

High-Impact Job Search Strategies

• Apply to 5-10 targeted roles per week
• Set alerts on 2-3 job boards (APHA, ASPPH, Indeed)
• Use Linkedin for informational interviews
• Leverage practicum and field experience connections
• Search job titles beyond “public health”:
  • Program coordinator
  • Research Assistant
  • Health analyst
  • Community outreach specialist

Quick “Where Should I start?” Guide

• Government or public sector
  • CDC, USAJOBS, ASTHO
• Local impact (CT)
  • CT Department of Public Health, local health departments
• Nonprofit or global
  • Idealist, WHO, Public Health Institute
• Data or research
  • NIH, universities, consulting firms