Careers - Ten & Twos with Dr. Felicia Mebane https://tenandtwos.com/category/careers/ tips, advice and resources for careers in public health, including "How to EDU" Fri, 13 Feb 2015 04:47:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://tenandtwos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/TenTwos-Logo-Clock-54bb101av1_site_icon-32x32.png Careers - Ten & Twos with Dr. Felicia Mebane https://tenandtwos.com/category/careers/ 32 32 Looking for 2015 Fellowships? https://tenandtwos.com/looking-2015-fellowships/ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:52:01 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1855 Fellowships can be a great way to transition from school to a career path. They typically offer participants on-the-job training and support, while relying on fellows to apply lessons learned and experience gained from recent degree or certificate programs. Fellowships can also provide a community of current and past fellows who can be a great resource. […]

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]]> Public Health Conferences and Tools and Other Resources, Oh My https://tenandtwos.com/public-health-conferences-and-tools-and-other-resources-oh-my/ Sat, 08 Nov 2014 16:06:05 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1831 It is SO great when public health organizations collaborate to provide resources for public health professionals. Though I can’t tell how updated some of the links are, the news and meeting links are current (and future). A collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations and health sciences libraries     Main Topic Pages Health Promotion […]

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]]> Conference Showcases Dissemination and Implementation (More Exciting Than It Sounds) https://tenandtwos.com/conference-showcases-dissemination-implementation-exciting-sounds/ Sun, 26 Oct 2014 02:37:39 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1822 December 8-9, 2014, AcademyHealth and the National Institutes of Health will co-host the “7th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation: Transforming Health Systems to Optimize Individual and Population Health.” If you are looking for an exciting way to make a real difference, consider focusing on research implementation and/or implementation. Both are emerging […]

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]]> Food Policy and Politics in the News https://tenandtwos.com/food-policy-and-politics-in-the-news/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:25:09 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1788 Health policy in elections may be changing. The consequences could open up new roles in elections for experts in health policy and politics or political analysis. Group aims to put food policy on the kitchen table. Group aims to put food policy on the table Washington (AP) Mary Clare Jalonick, October 1, 2014 Americans like to […]

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]]> Ebola Showcases (at Least One) Role of the CDC: Outbreak Communications https://tenandtwos.com/ebola-showcases-least-one-role-cdc-outbreak-communications/ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:47:36 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1745 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S. is one of the premier public health institutions in the world. Its experts, leaders and staff are go-to resources for understanding and managing infectious diseases such as the Ebola hemorrhagic fever. One of the CDC’s primary functions is to share information that can help […]

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]]> Looking for a Career and Have a High School Diploma? https://tenandtwos.com/looking-for-a-career-and-have-a-high-school-diploma/ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 01:31:43 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1547 I believe that everyone should do their best to earn a high school degree or its equivalent. High school-level education and training helps to ensure that we have sufficient knowledge of math, history, science, languages, etc. to earn a living; that we are prepared for higher education; and that we can be contributing members of our families, communities and society. […]

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]]> Let’s Save the Earth…with Green Careers or Jobs https://tenandtwos.com/lets-save-the-earth-with-green-careers-or-jobs/ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 03:17:36 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1500 In honor of Earth Day…today…below are links to jobs (and internships) related to conserving resources, cleaning the earth and in many other ways protecting our home. Let’s inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment with jobs (and service). Green Opportunities greenjobs: new energy. new people Net Impact Employment Spot: Celebrating Earth Day and Environmentally Friendly […]

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]]> Advocacy is NOT a Four Letter Word, Either https://tenandtwos.com/advocacy-is-not-a-four-letter-word-either/ Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:15:26 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1455 Some scientists and other experts think that advocacy is a “dirty” word. Why focus on persuading policymakers, drawing the public’s attention to “obscure” issues via a talk show or disseminating information via journalists? Let information and knowledge speak for itself….so to speak. Here’s why. We (citizens of the world) need a variety of perspectives engaged […]

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]]> Making a Career of Your Service https://tenandtwos.com/making-a-career-of-your-service/ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:17:45 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1398 Yesterday (January 20) was a federal holiday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging Americans to “celebrate Dr. King through service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions.” (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service website) It was great to see all of the positive news stories with […]

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]]> Want to Help Communities Deal with Disasters? Anyone? Everyone! https://tenandtwos.com/want-to-help-communities-deal-with-disasters/ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:22:34 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1303 Recent hurricanes, fires and other disasters remind me of the importance of community preparedness/emergency management/disaster relief. If you are looking for a way to help people, consider this public health area as your full-time, part-time or volunteer focus. We need a wide variety of engaged experts and “civilians” to develop effective planning, response and support […]

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]]> Consider Consulting as a Career https://tenandtwos.com/consider-consulting-as-a-career/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:19:04 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1293 Don’t let the corporate connotation stop you from considering a career in consulting. You don’t have to have an MBA or business training to be paid to share your expertise in conducting analyses, solving problems and make recommendations. There are many consulting opportunities at a wide variety of organizations for people with a wide variety […]

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]]> You CAN Be Like Mike. Rowe That Is. When You Find Your Trade. https://tenandtwos.com/you-can-be-like-mike-rowe-that-is-when-you-find-your-trade/ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:50:34 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1282 I get VERY excited when I find a resource that mirrors some of my goals (for helping people) and approaches them in a comprehensive, thoughtful and high quality way. My latest example: mikeroweWORKS.com. This site has great resources for anyone exploring career and job opportunities, with a focus on skilled trades. Below are some sections, […]

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]]> Data Experts “Got the Power…Hey Yeah Heh” (Or, Why You Should Consider a Major in Data) https://tenandtwos.com/data-experts-got-the-power-or-why-you-should-consider-a-major-in-data/ Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:26:03 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1273 Ok, some, perhaps even a small part, of the power. I saw a BBC World Service tweet last November saying “Data is the New Oil.” Aside from the fact that the headline is not grammatically correct, it reminded me of a lesson I taught my master’s students in health policy and politics. John Kingdon, PhD, […]

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]]> There’s a “New” Kind of Interview in Town: Behavioral Interviews https://tenandtwos.com/there-is-a-new-kind-of-interview-in-town-behavioral-interviews/ Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:08:34 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1259 Though the general purpose of a job/fellowship/program/internship/etc. interview has not changed, the types of questions you may be asked are expanding. Traditional interviewing calls upon the candidate to state opinions: “Tell me about yourself.” “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” “Why do you want to work for this company?” By contrast, behavioral interviewing requires job candidates to relate stories […]

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]]> Managing Your Boss (and Yourself) https://tenandtwos.com/managing-your-boss-and-yourself/ Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:38:44 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1211 I REALLY like this concept. At its core is the recognition that the employee-boss relationship is just that, a relationship. And, like every other relationship, it involves two imperfect people and relies on effective communication, a commitment to success and regular attention. Some people successfully manage this relationship intuitively or with little instruction. If that […]

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]]> Internships.com…Ok, wow! https://tenandtwos.com/internships-ok-wow/ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 02:30:24 +0000 https://tenandtwos.com/?p=1206   Where was this resource when I was in school…schools? How great, right?! Of course, the current opportunities they feature vary depending on your interests and location. For example, I put “nutrition” into the “keyword/major” search field and did not find direct opportunities, especially near Raleigh, N.C. I am sure gaps will fill as the […]

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