When searching for a job one of the most important tools is a CV or résumé. This is the first thing employers see when evaluating who the candidate is and what they have to offer. There are so many ways to write a CV/résumé and it is vital to know when to use either or.
Many health promoters seeking a career/employment are also required to submit a CV/résumé. Knowing what to include and how to format it can be complicated. The field of health promotion is vast and with guidance from expertise we can each build our own CV/résumé to stand out from the rest.
The purpose of this working group is to answer questions like: what types of jobs are you are interested in applying for after training in health promotion? And, how should a CV/résumé be written depending on the type of job applying for?
Receiving input from IUHPE members who are in positions where they hire people and/or have influence on employment processes can be very beneficial. For example, giving advice to applicants generally and more specifically when it comes to CVs and résumés and how can the knowledge developed through the project on core competencies for health promoters be used to enrich the job applications of health promoters?
With tools and advice from expertise who are well established in the field of health promotion, students and early career health promoters will be able to build a personal portfolio of education, publications, and experience to present that first impression to future employers.
We invite both experienced health promoters and people in early phases of their careers to share their questions, experiences and advice through this discussion.
