308.640.01
A Values-Based Framework to Help Jump Start Your Public Health Job Search

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Monday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Paul Hutchinson
Course Instructor(s)
Jessica Harrington
Contact Name
Jessica Harrington
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
What constitutes an effective job search or an ineffective one? Job searching is commonly perceived as a passive activity that involves only searching for postings and applying online. This course challenges this misperception using a values framework to offers tools and strategies to contribute toward an effective public health job search centered on students’ career goals and objectives
Introduces personal and professional values concepts and emphasizes the importance of using a values-based framework to ground the job search process. Presents ways to identify and define work values for translation into CV/resumes, interviewing, networking, and branding for an authentic personal and effective job search strategy. Prepares masters students to engage in an active, self-reflective, relational job search process in alignment with their values and career goals. Includes drafting job application materials, interviewing, networking and presentation practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and articulate their core professional values
  2. Evaluate job opportunities through the lens of their core professional values
  3. Design career goals grounded in their professional values
  4. Communicate their skills and strengths effectively in networking situations and in interviews
  5. Create resumes/CVs and cover letters tailored to positions of interest
  6. Develop tools and self-care strategies to address common challenges associated with job searching
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 30% Participation
  • 35% Assignments
  • 35% Final Presentation
Instructor Consent
Consent required for all students
Consent Note
Priority to HPM MSPH, MHS and MHA students; other masters students based on space availability
Consent Contact
jharring7@jhu.edu
Special Comments

This course will not address international visa and sponsorship work issues