3 Reasons You Should Keep Networking Even After You Get an MPH Job

If you are looking for MPH work, then you are probably frantically building your network in order to help you find a job.

But for those of you who are already employed, why is it important for you to keep expanding your network?

1. Find A Better Job

After I got my first MPH job, my dad’s advice was a little unexpected:

“even after you are hired, never stop your job search.”

I realized that as I got too comfortable in my current position, I was potentially missing out on opportunities better suited for me and my training simply because I simply didn't see them. 

Don't feel like you need to keep conducting a full-on job search, but do keep tabs on public health search engines or MPH list-servs. You might be surprised by a perfect opportunity that comes your way when you weren’t even in the market for a new job.

2. Discover Ways to Serve

By continuing to network, you put yourself in situations where you can use your skill set to help someone, whether through a volunteer opportunity, consulting a non-profit organization, or advising a newly-graduated MPH grad.

3. Be Prepared for Your Future

None of us can read the future. You might lose your job unexpectedly or have a wonderful new opportunity waiting for you. Keep yourself prepared for whatever might happen by continually meeting people and staying in contact with the people you know.