Sponsored by the Center for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Career Development (DPCD), this workshop will explore the value of being intentional with building a diverse academic and professional network and work through practical ways to initiate and foster productive relationships. These new connections can lead to unexpected opportunities, innovative collaborations, and mutual success.
This workshop will provide information and explore strategies to effectively prepare and market oneself to industry, government and non-profit organizations.
Members of the workforce development team from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be here to present information on developing a resume for employment with government agencies. The presentation will be followed by one-on-one resume reviews of civilian, private, corporate, and non-profit resumes. Stay tuned for more details on signing up for an individual time slot.
The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) provide opportunities for professional development and public service. AAAS, as part of its mandate to advance science and serve society, operates the S&T Policy Fellowship Program. The aim is to foster scientifically informed, evidence-based policy and practice by involving scientists and engineers from a broad range of disciplines, backgrounds and career stages, and to build leadership for a strong S&T enterprise that benefits all people. Fellows use their knowledge and analytical skills while learning first-hand about policymaking and implementation at the federal level.
The Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program provides on-the-job training for professionals to apply expertise in information science, computer science, and information technology to address current and future informatics needs. Fellows help state and local health departments and international public health agencies solve complex public health informatics challenges.
How can you effectively manage conflicts in the workplace? Sponsored by the Center for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Career Development (DPCD), this workshop is designed to acquaint you with your primary conflict-handling style and offer tips on self-awareness and communication skills. Whether you are a manager or team member, you will learn techniques that will enhance your ability to resolve conflicts that you regularly encounter with your co-workers.
Are you interested in gaining international public health experience? Come to this information session to hear from Peace Corps representatives and learn more about positions and opportunities that seek out students and recent graduates with an MPH.
Students: If possible, please RSVP on Pitt Bridges.
The Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program (PSFP) is a one-year, direct service, interdisciplinary, mentored fellowship program focused on health and human services-related community service and leadership development. If you are interested in learning more, or if you are already considering applying, join us at this information session where a representative from the program will discuss fellowship requirements and answer any questions.
Whether you are seeking a job, a training opportunity, or just the chance to acquire more resources or experience, effective negotiation skills are vital to your career. In this presentation sponsored by the Center for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Career Development (DPCD), you will learn how to develop a negotiation strategy that will contribute to your success.
The Alumni-Student Networking Breakfast is an annual event held in the spring that brings together Pitt Public Health alumni and current students from all seven departments. Students have the opportunity to practice their networking skills with alumni who volunteer to share their career journeys, discuss areas of expertise, and provide advice to future public health professionals.
This exciting event aims to empower international students in their job & internship search, as well as provide helpful career advice from speakers, alumni and employers.
CDC’s Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP) provides training that prepares professionals to help solve cutting-edge informatics and data science issues in public health. Register to attend a PHIFP recruitment webinar to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
This highly selective, rigorous leadership program recruits recent graduates and current graduate students for two-year paid fellowships within the Federal government. Applications for 2020 are open from Thurs, 10/3 at noon through Thurs, 10/17 at noon.
HRSA Virtual Job Fairs are free online recruitment events that connect students and clinicians with health care delivery organizations. During the fair, you will learn about available training and employment opportunities across the country, benefit packages offered, and general information about patient populations.
Join us for the last of a six-part live chat series with current and alumni fellows. You can Ask a Fellow Anything about the fellowship – from how to nail your statement of interest to what it’s like working in the federal government. All questions are welcome! The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) is the premier opportunity for outstanding scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about public policy while contributing valuable knowledge and analytical skills to address today’s most pressing societal challenges.
To get moving in the right direction, schedule an appointment online. Joan Anson, director of career services, can also be reached by phone at 412-624-3806.
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