Navigate Early Career in Public Health: Salary Negotiation, Project Management and More
Issue #23 | June 20, 2024
In this week's newsletter, we will share some insights and resources to support navigation of your career journey. From tips to negotiating salaries, to advice on dealing with new projects once you’ve begun your position, we hope to equip you with knowledge to navigate potential turbulences in early career
“For as long as human being’s were making transactions, there has been negotiations. This totally a normal part of the hiring process but it doesn’t mean it comes naturally. It’s something you have to work towards, and we’re here to help.” - Gordon Thane, MPH, PMP®
Salary negotiations are a normal part of the hiring process. Don’t let it stress you out.
This conversation on the Public Health Insight Podcast covers various approaches to negotiating a salary, including exploring the following questions:
◼️ How to determine salary expectations before applying for jobs
◼️ How to account for additional benefits beyond salary in the overall compensation packages
◼️ How to justify the amount you’re asking for
◼️ How to stay calm with excitement and when you feel under pressure to accept the first offer
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Check out the reel below for more insight.
How To Approach A New Project At Work
One day, you are sitting at your desk and your boss comes up to you and tasks you with leading a new project. You may immediately feel overwhelmed, like you’ve been presented with a massive mountain and now you have to figure out how to get to the top. Don’t worry – you are not alone in feeling this way and you are in the right place!
In this blog post, we will be covering the steps you need to take when you’re starting a new project, including:
Gathering Information
Understanding Your Project Requirements
Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
Read the Full Article Written by Maddie Burnett
Wondering which organizations hire public health professionals? Here are a few examples:
🔵 International Organizations
🔵 Non-Government Organizations
🔵 Global Health Organizations
🔵 Health Centres
🔵 Hospitals
🔵 Community Organizations
🔵 Social Service Agencies
See Gordon's Full LinkedIn Post: Click here
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Meet Ashley Aul, the newest member of the Public Health Insight team. As one of the many amazing Knowledge Translation Specialists, she plays an important role in transforming our podcast interviews into engaging reels.
“The advice which I found valuable during my career in public health would be to keep an open mind and be willing to try new things. Reach out to public health professionals and don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. Remember, public health is a vast and multifaceted field, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Embrace the unknown and stay curious!”
- Ashley Aul, BA, MPH