Perfecting Your Interview Technique

Public Health Insight

Job interviewing is one of the most under-practiced skills in the development of public health professionals.

In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Gordon and Purva discuss tips and tricks for preparing for job interviews. They emphasize:

◼️ the importance of thoroughly reviewing the job posting;
◼️ aligning your skills and experiences with the requirements;
◼️ the significance of developing a professional brand;
◼️ strategically showcasing your strengths during the interview;
◼️ how to project confidence and handle nerves;
◼️ answering questions effectively;
◼️ analyzing the job posting to clearly understand the role
◼️ relating your responses to the specific job requirements
◼️ asking thoughtful questions that show your interest and knowledge.
◼️ timing and content of thank you emails.

Hosts & Producers

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Purva Mehta, BMSc, MSc

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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Chapters

1. Interviews (00:00:00)

2. After Getting an Interview Invite (00:02:10)

3. Handling Short Notice Interviews (00:03:17)

4. Research and Preparation Strategies (00:05:06)

5. Disecting the Job Posting (00:06:44)

6. Developing A Professional Brand (00:10:05)

7. Virtual vs. In-Person Interviews (00:14:57)

8. Do I Need To Know How Much I Need To Make? (00:16:11)

9. Projecting Confidence in Interviews (00:18:42)

10. The Little Things (00:22:39)

11. Effective Questioning Techniques (00:25:41)

12. At The End of the Interview (00:30:30)

13. Final Thoughts and Good Luck (00:42:47)