Career Advancement
Discover Your Potential
Explore online tutorials, skill-building databases, and mentorship opportunities to prepare for your ideal career.
PH Spot
PH Spot is a resource community designed to help public health professionals explore career goals via blogs, podcasts, and other digital resources.
Big Interview
Big Interview provides tutorials, sample questions, and instant feedback to improve interview technique so you can feel confident in your interview skills.
International Resources
This page provides information on opportunities to work outside the U.S., as well as guidance for international students looking for U.S. employment
Professional Organizations and Associations
Professional organizations and associations specific to your industry can be incredible tools and resources for developing practitioners. These groups may offer networking opportunities, continuing education and training, and resources for locating public health information quickly.
Expand for Additional Professional Associations
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- American Association of Clinical Research Professionals
- American College of Epidemiology
- American Association on Health and Disability
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- American Nurses Association
- American Nutrition Association
- American School Health Association
- American Society of Addiction Medicine
- American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- American Statistical Association
- Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs
- Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics
- Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health (ASPPH)
- American Society for Microbiology
- CORE Group for Global Health Practice
- National Association of County and City Health Officials
- National Environmental Health Association
- National Network of Public Health Institutes
- Society for Epidemiologic Research
- Society for Public Health Education
Continuing Education & Skills-based Training
Whether you’re a current student hoping to expand on your public health coursework or an alumnus looking for a quick refresher, online trainings and continuing education credits can be helpful tool. Services from national organizations and the University of Iowa offer unique and different trainings to fulfill your continuing education needs.
Understand Your Value
Successfully negotiating an increased salary or benefits package requires that knowing and understanding the fair market value for your skill level and industry. The following online resources can offer insight into a multitude of different public health industries. For assistance in navigating these websites, we recommend scheduling an appointment with a career advisor.
Using Career Data
This webinar provides guidance on finding and utilizing job market data from your industry, job title, and location to feel confident and secure in your job search.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS collects, calculates, analyzes, and publishes data essential to the public, employers, researchers, and government organizations.
Public Sector Careers
PublicHealthCareers.org is dedicated to promoting careers and jobs in U.S. state and territorial governmental public health agencies.
O*Net Online
O*NET is a unique, powerful source for continually updated occupational information and labor market research.
Pomerantz Career Center
PCC provides resources and assistance for all undergraduate students at the University of Iowa.
Graduate Success Center
GSC provides professional and personal support for all graduate students across campus.