tips, advice and resources for careers in public health, including "How to EDU"
Internships.com…Ok, wow!
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...
Writing Effective Résumés (Yes, with an “s”)
Résumés or CVs are a necessary, ok, I will say because I know you are thinking it..."evil." The best résumé for you depends on your experiences, goals and opportunities. Your challenge is to create presentations that best combine of all three. Here are some tips: A CV...
Finding Career Possibilities Online
In a previous series of posts called “Starting Your Potential Lists of Colleges/Programs…,” I featured several ways to identify potential education and training opportunities beyond the high school level. These steps included word of mouth, rankings and just plain...
The Pursuit of Healthiness
Sometimes in the midst of the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, we forget or minimize the importance of our personal health practices. How many times have you put off improving your diet, re-starting your exercise regime or getting more sleep because of a REALLY...
“How I Got Into College:” A Tell in Three Tales (on ‘This American Life’)
One advantage to running long distances for exercise is that I have time to listen to radio programs that I usually don't otherwise. Last Saturday, I heard "How I Got Into College" on This American Life from WBEZ in Chicago. Be prepared to hear a few practical tips on...
Beyond Application or Resume Padding: Benefits of Volunteer Service
A common recommendation to prospective students or employees is to be able to show or describe volunteer service. A common response is to participate in a flurry of activities, with not enough thought about why service matters or how it can be a life-long choice....