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Health Studies Career Resources

Questions to Ask Yourself

There are many nonclinical and clinical healthcare career paths that will allow you to help individuals and your community. To narrow down what paths might be a good fit for you, reflect on the following questions:

  1. What is the impact or effect that I want to have on my community? What does “having an impact” mean to me?
  2. What interests me about careers in public health?
  3. What motivates me to pursue a career in this field?
  4. How do I envision myself “helping people”?
  5. What steps have I taken to explore healthcare? Are there areas I gravitate towards–if so, why?
  6. What are some factors I am considering as I explore different career paths? (direct patient care, research, advocacy, administrative, education requirements, cost, salary, availability of jobs, opportunities for advancement, etc.).

Career Exploration

Resumes

Resumes for Public Health & Health Studies Students: This document highlights everything you need including formatting, content, and samples from graduates of your major.