r/publichealth • u/SadBreath PhD/MPH • Aug 28 '19

ADVICE School and Jobs Advice Megathread Part III

All job and school-related advice should be asked in here. Below is the r/publichealth MPH guide which may answer general questions.

See the below guides for more information:

  1. MPH Guide
  2. Job Guide
  3. Choosing a public health field
  4. Choosing a public health concentration
  5. Choosing a public health industry

Past Threads:

  1. Megathread Part I
  2. Megathread Part II
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u/SadBreath PhD/MPH Aug 28 '19

One thing to keep in mind: for jobs with governments which are scored on a grade, it might be smart to wait for your degree so you can come in at the appropriate salary level.

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u/Jadisfeigns Aug 28 '19

Thank you! I’ve been with my company 12 years and so it’s been new applying outside for anything.