A discussion on the public health workforce, with Assistant Dean and Director of Career Services at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Heather Krasna

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English - July 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB
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Show Notes

In this episode, Sujani speaks with Assistant Dean and Director of Career Services at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Heather Krasna about the public health workforce. They discuss the 3rd edition of 101+ Careers in Public Health, Heather’s co-authored publication that is set to be released in the fall. Heather relays her advice for getting employed in the public health sector after spending 22 years as a career coach.

You’ll Learn

About recent publications in the field of public health workforce researchMore on what is classified as a position in the field of public healthThe number of graduates entering the public versus the private sphereThe literature on workforce taxonomies and the labour market competition for public health graduatesMore on the rising sectors for employment opportunities for public health graduatesAbout the public health career opportunities that are available for graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degreeTips on successful networkingSteps to creating meaningful workplace connections leading to employment opportunities

Today’s Guest

Heather Krasna

Heather Krasna, MS, EdM, has served as Assistant Dean of Career Services at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health since 2013. In this role, she spearheads efforts to ensure that students and alumni of the school obtain meaningful careers in public health by developing career education programs and building connections with employers. Throughout her 22 years as a career services professional, she has served as Director of Career Services at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs as well as Internship Program Coordinator at Baruch College, CUNY.

In addition to being co-author of the book, 101+ Careers in Public Health, 3rd Edition, she is the author of Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service (2010) as well as more than 100 blog articles. She has a small private practice, specializing in careers in nonprofits, government, health, the social sector. To learn more, visit her website at heatherkrasna.com.

Resources

Books by Heather Krasna

101+ Careers in Public Health (3rd edition)Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public ServiceResearch Articles by Heather Krasna Labour market competition for public health graduates in the United States: A comparison of workforce taxonomies with job postings before and during the COVID-19 pandemic The New Public Health Workforce: Employment Outcomes of Public Health Graduate StudentsArticles and studies mentioned in the interview The Public Health Workforce by Kristine Gebbie PH WINS public Health Workforce survey

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