Career P.R.E.P. Program
Delivered by the BUSPH Career Services Office, the Career P.R.E.P (Prepare – Reach – Emerge – Propel) Program is designed to give you tools and techniques to more effectively market yourself during the job search process. The cohort model adds to your learning and assignments are required. Sessions are in class and online. Space is limited. Offered spring semester, registration begins November 2011 closing on January 18, 2012. Please visit the Career P.R.E.P. website to register: http://sph.bu.edu/careerprep.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The program has been designed for students with less than 3 years of job search experience as well as more experienced students interested in refreshing their skills.
SESSIONS
Session I: Self-Assessment You will use personality and skills inventories to help you understand and articulate your values, interests, skills, and motivators. You will then use this information to think about prospective career paths and environments. Tuesday, 1/31 5:00-5:50pm in L110.
Session II: Marketing Yourself You will learn how organizations are identifying prospective candidates, and use this information to create powerful marketing-driven resumes and cover letters that are tailored to meet your audience’s needs. Tuesday, 2/14 5:00-5:50pm in L110.
Session III: Networking for Success You will learn about the power of networking and build your professional confidence to approach people. Online.
Session IV: Your Elevator Pitch This session will help you craft your 30-second elevator pitch to be used for networking opportunities. Tuesday, 2/21 5:00-5:50pm in L110.
Session V: Career Fair. Students will attend the SPH Annual Career Fair to meet with recruiters and practitioners from diverse organizations to discuss job and/or practicum opportunities. Wednesday, 2/29, 4-6pm in Hiebert Lounge.
Session VI: Public Health Careers Fireside Chat Gain valuable insights from successful public health practitioners representing diverse career paths. Find out what skills they say are necessary (soft and hard), and use this knowledge to further hone your own interests. Tuesday, 3/6 5:00-5:50pm in L110.
Session VII: Online Reputation and LinkedIN You will receive an introduction to LinkedIN including building your profile and finding networks. Online.
Session VIII: Interview Strategies Learn how to prepare for different interview types (phone screen, panel, behavioral and case interviews). You will create “success stories”, and understand what interviewers look for, including good questions from candidates. Tuesday, 3/20 5:00-5:50pm in L110.
Session IX: Evaluating and Negotiating Opportunities Understand the importance of connecting job opportunities to your Self-Assessment. You will also learn valuable techniques to face negotiating conversations with confidence. Tuesday, 3/27 5:00-5:50pm in L110.
Session X: Networking Scavenger Hunt In this final wrap-up and celebration, you will engage in a fun exercise to learn more about your classmates, and do some practice networking to build connections for the future. Tuesday, 4/3 5:00-5:50pm in Hiebert.
