Do MPH Colleges in Canada Help with Placements? What's the Average Salary?
Summary
TLDRThe speaker, a graduate in Public Health from Canada, shares their journey and insights on securing jobs post-graduation. They emphasize the importance of part-time work for gaining experience and references, tailoring resumes and cover letters for specific job applications, and the value of networking. The speaker also discusses the challenges of finding a job after graduation, the average salary range for a Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate in Canada, and the significance of Canadian work experience over international experience.
Takeaways
- 🎓 Graduated with a BTS degree from Manipal and a Master of Science in Public Health from a Canadian university (Mill University) in 2021.
- 📝 Focuses on public health research, evidence synthesis for health policy and guidelines, with interests in infectious diseases, child, and maternal health from a global health perspective.
- 💼 Finding a job after MPH can be challenging despite great job options; working part-time during studies can help secure full-time employment through references and networking.
- ⏳ Job search can take an average of 6 months, especially for recent graduates; it is essential to tailor resumes and cover letters for each job application.
- 🤝 Networking is crucial for job searching; it involves connecting with people in the industry, conducting informational interviews, and staying in touch with contacts.
- 📄 Tailoring resumes and cover letters involves highlighting relevant experiences and skills for the specific job applied for, which increases the chances of getting interviews and job offers.
- 🏢 Some universities in Canada offer job fairs but not campus placements; they forward job opportunities to students even after graduation.
- 💵 Average salary for an MPH graduate in Canada ranges from $45,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on the job and prior experience; Canadian work experience is often more valued than Indian experience.
- 🔄 Part-time work experience during studies can significantly enhance a resume and improve job prospects, especially when it is related to the field of study.
- 🔬 Part-time work experience included research on HIV, STIs like hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, COVID-19, and coordinating a project in India.
Q & A
What educational background does the speaker have?
-The speaker graduated with a BTS degree from Manipal, and then studied for a Master of Science and Public Health from Mill University in Canada, graduating in 2021.
What is the speaker's area of professional focus?
-The speaker's work focuses on public health research and synthesizing evidence for health policy and guidelines, with interests in infectious diseases and child and maternal health from a global health perspective.
How did the speaker secure their first job after graduation?
-The speaker started working part-time in April 2020 and, due to making a mark in their part-time work, was offered a full-time job by the same boss after graduation in June 2021.
What was the speaker's experience with job hunting after their first job?
-The speaker was without a job for 2 to 4 months after their first job ended and learned that it can take on average about 6 months to secure the right job.
What advice does the speaker give for job seekers to increase their chances of getting hired?
-The speaker advises tailoring resumes and cover letters to the specific job, focusing on relevant experiences, and emphasizes the importance of networking.
How did the speaker utilize their part-time work experience to their advantage?
-The speaker used their part-time work experience to strengthen their CV and gain a full-time job offer in a relevant field of global health research.
What role did references play in the speaker's job search process?
-References helped the speaker by providing an additional point of contact and bonus during the application process, and also by potentially forwarding job opportunities that they thought the speaker would be a good fit for.
What is the average salary range for a Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate in Canada?
-A recent MPH graduate in Canada can earn between $45,000 and $80,000 per year, depending on various factors including the job type and previous experience.
Does the speaker's Indian work experience have an impact on their Canadian job prospects?
-The Indian experience may not always be counted towards job prospects in Canada, but gaining experience during education in Canada can be beneficial.
What was the nature of the speaker's part-time work during their studies?
-The speaker's part-time work involved research focused on HIV and other STI infections such as HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, syphilis, and chlamydia, as well as some COVID-19 research.
How do universities or colleges support graduates in their job search in Canada, according to the speaker?
-Some universities or colleges in Canada have job fairs and forward job opportunities to graduates even after they have graduated, providing support in the job search process.
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