What number did you call?Yes, got a call for acceptance beginning of June - no email yet. I also emailed HR, and they said they have my acceptance - nothing more.
What number did you call?Yes, got a call for acceptance beginning of June - no email yet. I also emailed HR, and they said they have my acceptance - nothing more.
Good Afternoon Everyone, I’m a longtime lurker of this forum and about a week ago on 7/3/19 I received an email (no phone call) with a tentative job offer in the PHAP. I was super excited, nervous and unsure this whole entire time but the wait is finally over . I accepted the job on Sunday, they gave me 5 days to accept/decline. I discussed it with my family and felt it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.My placement is Bay,Oregon? and my work assignment is HIV. While I am not necessarily thrilled about going all the way to the west coast from Georgia or my work assignment, I am still excited, blessed and thankful for the opportunity to be one of the many few accepted into this program. Is there anybody that knows where Bay, Oregon is exactly, it doesn’t show up on the map, or others being placed in Oregon. Any former/current PHAPs in Oregon? I have tons of questions. Also if anybody has questions or are being placed in Georgia and has questions about the state feel free to ask. Thanks!!!
Yes it does. If CDC or Health & Human Services are in funding lapse then yes we are forloughed until it is approved. You aren’t allowed to report to work, use your cdc logins, or anything during that timeTo current and former PHAP associates, do you all happen to know if the goverment shutdowns influence the PHAP? Just wanted to plan ahead in case.
Yes, there are still people waiting for formal offers! I suggest you join the facebook group linked earlier in this thread. There has been a lot of great information posted there.Hi everybody, I just found this forum! I received my tentative offer about 4 weeks ago now and I still haven't received an email from USAJobs or HR for the formal offer and to submit my transcript and background check to USAJobs. Is anybody else still waiting for their formal offer letter too?
Yes, there are still people waiting for formal offers! I suggest you join the facebook group linked earlier in this thread. There has been a lot of great information posted there.
Yes and no. Let me clarify why. It only affects you if the CIO that you're operating under is not funded. For example, even though the program itself is through CSTLTS, some associates will primarily be working with other CIOs like NCHHSTP, CSELS, NCIRD, NCEZID, etc. While the majority of us were working under CIOs funded through September and were fine, I recently learned of one associate who was affected by the shutdown. Their CIO wasn't funded and so they weren't paid for several weeks. From what I heard, they barely got by during that time.To current and former PHAP associates, do you all happen to know if the goverment shutdowns influence the PHAP? Just wanted to plan ahead in case.
Just to clarify: Everyone will get the emails even if they haven’t received the tentative email?Hello Everyone,
I just got off the phone with HR and they said that the official offer letters (emails) will be sent out starting next Wednesday. Fingers cross to everyone! I can't wait to get all the PHAP information, that I beginning making the proper steps into the program.
Me! I have a pt job at Marshall's since it pays weekly.PHAP returners and alum - did any of you work any weekend gigs to make extra income?
Just to clarify: Everyone will get the emails even if they haven’t received the tentative email?
Hmm some people on FB mentioned something opposite.
2019 PHAP Cohort GroupWhat is the facebook group name?
Hi, everybody! First-time poster, long-time lurker... Just curious, do you know if all of the potential PHAP candidates have been contacted? If I didn't get the fellowship, it would just be nice to know so that I can start applying to other jobs instead. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Have a great one
I'm assuming all the offers have come out at this point. Congrats to you all! Fellow rejects, read on:
Anyways, as predicted after my interview, I didn't get a PHAP position. And I was devastated, because I had my eye on this program since sophomore year of college. So after I basically confirmed to myself that I wasn't selected after all the offers and host sites started coming in on this thread, I began to apply to all the public health jobs I could find. I live in the NOVA/DC area, so the job market is a lot better here than other places. Felt like I was in a time crunch though, because my internship was ending this month and I didn't have a job lined up afterwards. The PHAP timeline would have been perfect.
Anyways, I have a decent resume (for a recent college grad) since I've done a few public health related internships. But it was still difficult nonetheless, because for most jobs I applied to, I never got a response back. I got a few rejections as well. But I did receive interview offers from about roughly 5 companies too. Some were from local companies, and others were from
Wait for it...
USAID and EPA
I bombed my USAID interview for reasons beyond my control - but it was a really cool global health opportunity at the federal government! And guess who offered me a job at the perfect time, just two weeks ago:
The EPA.
It's a public health related role too, focused on environmental health! I don't have to move anywhere (the location is right in their HQ at the heart of DC which is AMAZING), it pays better than PHAP, it's extremely aligned with my interests, and it's still with the federal government! I cannot be more thrilled!! What's crazy is I almost didn't apply- I knew it was a competitive role and probably a million other candidates with qualifications better than mine would apply. But I took a chance anyways and I got it! I type this as I'm undergoing my background check. Should be set to start within the next couple weeks.
The reason I made this post is because I want everyone who didn't get selected for PHAP to know that, yes, PHAP would have been an awesome opportunity, but it's not the ONLY opportunity. When one door closes, another one opens. PHAP is not the only way to get into the federal government. You can still establish a great public health career in the federal government without it. It may take some time, but if it's TRULY meant for you, it will come. Just trust the process, take your chances, don't underestimate yourself, and be patient. You should never see rejection as a bad thing, because something better might just come along (like it did for me!).
Congratulations to everyone who got a PHAP position! You guys are going to do great! And to everyone still hanging on, trying to figure out the next steps: don't lose hope. Everything will eventually work itself out!
PHAP returners and alum - did any of you work any weekend gigs to make extra income?
That’s awesome, congratulations!!! It sounds better than PHAP lolI'm assuming all the offers have come out at this point. Congrats to you all! Fellow rejects, read on:
Anyways, as predicted after my interview, I didn't get a PHAP position. And I was devastated, because I had my eye on this program since sophomore year of college. So after I basically confirmed to myself that I wasn't selected after all the offers and host sites started coming in on this thread, I began to apply to all the public health jobs I could find. I live in the NOVA/DC area, so the job market is a lot better here than other places. Felt like I was in a time crunch though, because my internship was ending this month and I didn't have a job lined up afterwards. The PHAP timeline would have been perfect.
Anyways, I have a decent resume (for a recent college grad) since I've done a few public health related internships. But it was still difficult nonetheless, because for most jobs I applied to, I never got a response back. I got a few rejections as well. But I did receive interview offers from about roughly 5 companies too. Some were from local companies, and others were from
Wait for it...
USAID and EPA
I bombed my USAID interview for reasons beyond my control - but it was a really cool global health opportunity at the federal government! And guess who offered me a job at the perfect time, just two weeks ago:
The EPA.
It's a public health related role too, focused on environmental health! I don't have to move anywhere (the location is right in their HQ at the heart of DC which is AMAZING), it pays better than PHAP, it's extremely aligned with my interests, and it's still with the federal government! I cannot be more thrilled!! What's crazy is I almost didn't apply- I knew it was a competitive role and probably a million other candidates with qualifications better than mine would apply. But I took a chance anyways and I got it! I type this as I'm undergoing my background check. Should be set to start within the next couple weeks.
The reason I made this post is because I want everyone who didn't get selected for PHAP to know that, yes, PHAP would have been an awesome opportunity, but it's not the ONLY opportunity. When one door closes, another one opens. PHAP is not the only way to get into the federal government. You can still establish a great public health career in the federal government without it. It may take some time, but if it's TRULY meant for you, it will come. Just trust the process, take your chances, don't underestimate yourself, and be patient. You should never see rejection as a bad thing, because something better might just come along (like it did for me!).
Congratulations to everyone who got a PHAP position! You guys are going to do great! And to everyone still hanging on, trying to figure out the next steps: don't lose hope. Everything will eventually work itself out!
Thank you!! Good luck on your application as well! Out of curiosity are you planning to use the resume builder? Also I’m not sure if I should include a cover letter if they’re planning to have a personal statement round..I am also waiting for a 2020 PHAP thread. If one isn't created in the morning, I'll look into making one. Good luck on your application.
Thank you!! Good luck on your application as well! Out of curiosity are you planning to use the resume builder? Also I’m not sure if I should include a cover letter if they’re planning to have a personal statement round..