• Consider all your study, life and working experiences so far and how these connect to the next steps in your career.
• Perhaps you are working in the sector already, or aspiring towards a Public Health career, or have international experience, or are changing careers. You might be new to Flinders – or have studied here previously.
• Review and update your professional public health resume. Download your copy of Health Sector-sample resume and guide from the Resources and links for Public Health Careers page on Career Hub. Visit Career Hub to access general templates, samples and checklists for creating a resume that will help set you up for career success.
• Based on your unique career story and your sector research, you now need to consider what career development activities will help you stand out when applying for your dream roles.
• Check out the Flinders University Student Association’s Development Grants

• Make it your practice to regularly monitor public health job opportunities throughout your studies. What are employers looking for, for the role type and level you are aspiring to?
• Public Health careers;  Public Health Jobs Bank PPTs - Jobs whilst you study, Graduate Programs and Jobs and Early career to experienced roles.
• Check out Career Hub Jobs

There are many ways to get involved at Flinders.

•  Join a club – take up an active role
• Help other students and build your skills – become a mentor, wellbeing ambassador, student rep etc. Find out more.
• Join the Inspire Mentor program
• Have your say - Student View Group (SVG)

• Meet, connect, join conversations and get noticed on LinkedIn.
• Join the Flinders Public Health Network
• Explore the pathways taken by Flinders University Alumni.
• LinkedIn Resources on Career Hub

• Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA)
• Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA)
• Check out Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) Clubs and Student Communities
• Rural Health Society
• Health and Human Rights Group 
• Flinders Careers
• Hey Flinders

• Connect with StudyAdelaide – read about some of their programs and opportunities here Regional tours, Leadership Empowerment program, Career Advantage program, employer events and more).
• Career Hub – resources for international students.

• Getting connected to the right people and organizations at the right time.
  • Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA)
  • Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA)
  • More examples on Career Hub and talk to your teachers for their tips
  • Professional Associations Australia Website
  • Networking resources

• Follow sector news and attend industry events  

If you wish to gain experience in Public Health, consider the following:

• As well as work while you study opportunities explore internships and vacation programs using the links provided on your Resources and Links for Public Health Careers page on Career Hub.
• Job Boards such as Prosple and Grad Connection.
• Consider an unpaid virtual internship through organisations such as The Forage and Prosple. For example, The ASHM (Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine) Public Health Virtual Experience Program.
• Generate experience, networks, develop skills and gain referees through your volunteer experience.
  • Health, Caring and Medical Volunteering.
  • Volunteering Guide on Career Hub, including where to find volunteer opportunities.
  • Use filters to check out volunteering opportunities on Career Hub.
  • Volunteer at Oasis, the Flinders University Student Community Wellbeing Centre

If you are already working in the field and wish to develop your experience whilst studying in your current employment, look for any projects you could get involved with, work shadowing/mentoring or secondments, consciously network with your colleagues and leaders, and keep an eye out for any professional development opportunities.

• Plan your job search: Do you plan to apply for graduate programs? (Recruitment can begin as early as the year before commencement).  Or for immediate start positions? (Plan your job search strategies using the ‘Job Search Placement’).
• Explore opportunities: Jobs Bank Public Health: Graduate Opportunities to Early career
• Set up job alerts on job boards and with employers of interest.

• Understand and manage your own personal brand so you can secure the right jobs and open opportunities. What are your points of difference?
• Complete the ‘Who am I’ Placemat to hone in on what makes you, you.
• Job Confidence in a Nutshell (an online, self-paced workshop about crafting your own personal brand and the art of networking.)

• Follow job adverts and employers, research who is recruiting and their processes.
• Use the 7 job search tips

• Attend career events
• Get some quick tips and strategies to make a great impression and get the most out of careers, employer and networking events in this short video: Networking at Careers Events

Find valuable resources here on interviews, cover letters, selection criteria and more!

• Check out your Career Toolkit section of your Resources and links for Public Health Careers page on Career Hub (tailored health resume and cover letter resources and more).
• Log onto CareerHub and look at the Application Resources/Templates tab (resumes, cover letters, selection criteria and more) .
• Polish your interview skills using Career Hub interview resources

Continue to monitor your job search channels for positions, programs and opportunities as needed and regularly review your strategy, application/interview effectiveness and progress.

Explore possible futures and trends shaping the world of work now and into the future through organisations such as: The World Economic Forum, McKinsey & Company and Jobs and Skills Australia.

• Consolidate your LinkedIn connections with your student peers, teachers and university contacts and keep your profile updated.
• You can continue to use Career Hub for up to 18 months post completion.
• Visit the Career Hub page on Starting a new job - what you need to know
• Planning further study? Go to Universities’ Open Days. Talk to Flinders University advisers here.