Career Guides and Resources

Explore. Prepare. Connect. Move Forward.

Your career journey doesn't have to be navigated alone. Whether you're exploring career possibilities, preparing for your next opportunity, building your professional brand, or making a career transition, these resources can help you take your next step with confidence.

Where Should You Start?

Not sure what comes next? Start by exploring career possibilities. Then, build the tools and connections you need to pursue your goals.

1. Explore → Discover career paths and possibilities through our Career Option Sheets.
2. Prepare → Strengthen your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and networking skills.
3. Connect → Use GW career platforms to find opportunities and build your professional network.
4. Take Action → When you're ready for personalized guidance, schedule a career counseling appointment.

Explore Career Paths

Where Can Your Public Health Degree Take You?

Public health careers span data and analytics, research, healthcare, policy, global health, community health, government, and more. Our Career Option Sheets can help you explore potential career paths, employers, job titles, and opportunities within different areas of public health.

• Biostatistics — Explore careers in data, analytics, statistics, and population health.
• Environmental & Occupational Health — Explore careers focused on environmental health, workplace safety, and exposure prevention.
• Epidemiology — Discover careers involving disease surveillance, research, data, and population health.
• Exercise & Nutrition Science — Explore opportunities in nutrition, physical activity, wellness, and disease prevention.
• General Public Health — Get an overview of career possibilities across the public health field.
• Global Health — Explore careers addressing health challenges across communities and countries.
• Health Policy — Discover opportunities in policy, advocacy, government, healthcare, and health systems.
• Prevention & Community Health — Explore careers in health promotion, prevention, community engagement, and health equity.

Build Your Professional Toolkit

Career Guides & How-To Resources

Ready to turn your career goals into action? These practical guides can help you strengthen your application materials, build your professional brand, and become a more confident candidate.

• Resume Guide — Create a focused, accomplishment-driven resume that showcases your value.
• Cover Letter Guide — Learn how to write a compelling cover letter tailored to the opportunity.
• LinkedIn Guide — Build a professional presence and use LinkedIn strategically.
• Informational Interviews Guide — Learn how to connect with professionals and turn conversations into career insights.
• Professional Introduction Framework — Develop a confident introduction for networking, career fairs, interviews, and professional conversations.
• Medical School Preparation Guide — Explore resources and considerations for planning your path to medical school.

Connect to Opportunities

Platforms to Help You Find What's Next

The right opportunity may be one search—or one connection—away. Use GW's career platforms to discover jobs and internships, connect with alumni and employers, build skills, and expand your professional network.

• Handshake — Search jobs and internships, discover career events, connect with employers, and access career resources.
• GW Career Connect — Connect with GW alumni and professionals for career conversations, networking, and mentorship.
• Interstride — Explore career resources, employers, and opportunities for international students and globally minded professionals.
• SkillsFirst (Coming Soon) — Identify, communicate, and strengthen the skills employers value.
• Student Employment Portal — Find on-campus employment opportunities and gain valuable experience while pursuing your degree.