Career Opportunities
Opportunities for DVM-MPH Students (PDF)
The following links provide information on public health careers and current job postings.
Kansas State University Career and Employment Services
Hundreds of employers from across the country visit K-State each year to hold interviews
at Holtz Hall. These employers consistently hire K-Staters and are actively recruiting
new interns and employees. On-campus interviews provide a convenient opportunity for
students to interview with many prominent employers without leaving campus.
American Public Health Association
This “Career Mart” gives you the opportunity to post your resume and look for job
opportunities in the United States. It also helps employers find public health professionals.
Public Health Student Opportunities
The Student Assembly career search engine page contains a number of good links to
opportunities throughout the U.S.
American College of Preventive Medicine
This site provides job listings for physicians in preventive medicine.
Kansas Public Health Association
This is the state affiliate of the American Public Health Association. See the Resources/Links
page for links to other state and federal agencies.
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
This is the online source for jobs in the fields of health, physical education, recreation,
and dance. See their Career Center page.
Public Health Employment Connection
This site is sponsored by Emory University, a large listing of employment opportunities
available all over the United States.
PublicHealthJobs.Com
This site provides guidance on resumes, salary information, and allows you to search
for jobs.
PublicHealthJobs.Net
This site gives you the opportunity to search for jobs in public health (and for employers
to post opportunities).
Public Health Jobs within the Federal Government
- USDA Foods Safety and Inspection Service
- USA Jobs.Gov
Search on “public health” or “veterinary” - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Health Opportunities Worldwide
- Public Health Jobs Worldwide
A weekly electronic newspaper that lists job openings in public health programs around the world. - World Health Organization
Web Sites on Public Health Careers
- What is Public Health
See the “Careers in Public Health” section - Association of School of Public Health
- Slide show on careers in preventive medicine (for physicians)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
See “Careers in Public Health”
Web Sites on Developing your Resume or Curriculum Vitae
There are several differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV). A CV is
longer (often more than two pages), with a more detailed synopsis of your background
and skills. A CV includes a summary of your educational and academic background, teaching
and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations,
and other details. Depending on the purpose, you may need different versions of your
resume or CV.
Curriculum Vitae Development
- Association of American Medical Colleges
Includes a template for a time when you become involved with professional associations, have publications, get grants, etc. - Job Search
Has lots of links to useful resources and sample CVs.
Resume Writing
- Rockport Institute
Has information on how to write a masterpiece of a resume. - JobStar Central
A job search guide from your local public library. Resume examples and other tips. - Resume Tutor from the University of Minnesota
An interactive tutor guide that walks you through putting your resume together.