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Networking isn't about schmoozing with random people or handing out business cards—it's about building genuine relationships rooted in curiosity, generosity, and mutual benefit that can transform your public health career journey.

What we talk about in today's episode:

• Up to 80% of jobs are filled through networking connections rather than job boards
• Your network already exists—start by auditing connections from school, past jobs, and online communities
• Approach informational interviews with genuine curiosity and specific questions after doing your research
• Be active in online communities like LinkedIn groups or the Public Health Career Club
• Follow up consistently and look for ways to provide value to your connections
• Everyone has something to offer regardless of career stage—fresh perspectives are always valuable
• Networking doesn't require extroversion—one-on-one conversations and quiet consistency work just as well

This week, take one small action: reach out to someone you admire with a genuine, specific question about their work and see where the connection leads. Join the Public Health Career Club at phspot.org/club for more support in building your public health career.

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