Welcome to Your Career in Public Health: Essential Building Blocks for a Purpose-Driven Career, a workbook created by WE Public Health in partnership with the American Public Health Association.
We are so glad you’re here! 👋🏾 You belong in this field. 💜
Searching for a job is tough— really tough! It has a way of making us fixate on the things we don’t have, and if you haven't job-hunted recently, everything can feel foreign. The whole process can thoroughly drain your confidence, but it doesn’t have to. It’s time to flip the script!
Instead of dwelling on gaps, this workbook was designed to help you reconnect with your strengths, clarify what you bring to the table, and approach your career search from a place of confidence. This isn't just about landing your next job—it's about building a fulfilling career that aligns with who you are and what you value.
Learn more about how the workbook was developed.
The workbook will guide you through four essential building blocks for a purpose-driven career in public health.
It is designed for doing 🔨, not just reading 📚Each building block includes specific steps, activities, and practical implementation tools like worksheets, templates, checklists, task trackers, and other resources.
Career development is not a linear process with a single "right" path. It's iterative, messy, and unique to you. How you use this workbook is also unique to you. There are a few pathways through the workbook. Choose one of these, or discover your own path:
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As you go through the workbook, we recommend:
🧘♂️ Taking time for genuine reflection rather than rushing through exercises. There is a lot here. Take your time.
📒 Keeping your completed worksheets or notes as a tool you can use while searching and applying for jobs.
🌻 Being kind to yourself. Getting plenty of rest and doing the things that fill your soul.
📬 Sending us your feedback to improve the workbook.
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