yes! But i should be clear that i have already graduated, so im not sure if current students do the same
Yea I was wondering this too, I am nervous because my resume is written like a normal resume and doesn't specifically answer what the questions are asking. I am nervous that I won't move on because I didn't answer the questionnaire properly. From the people who applied last year what was your approach with the questionnaire? Thanks!
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I was also wondering this, the questionnaire was a little stressful lol. I just answered with whatever choices matched best with my resume
I was curious about this as well. I just added what the assessment asked for, "title, place of employment, and duration there". I didn't want to elaborate and have my app tossed out because I did too much
I added my internships and relevant volunteer experience to the work experience section. I'm using the USAJOBS resume builder instead of uploading my own, but I'm not sure if there is a preference.
I say add it! It wouldn't hurt, in my opinion
i might be wrong, but i think if you click next after entering work experience, it takes you to education, and then additional info. i don’t remember exactly
There was an additional info section, that's where I put my volunteer experience and other random things and projects outside the scope of my work experience. For research projects, I would just create a space in the work experience box titled "Honors Thesis" or "Poster Presentation" and put the title of the works under the relevant work experience entry. I don't know if that is how we are supposed to do it but I didn't see any other place besides professional publications option which lol they aren't.
Yes, you can edit the application as many times as you’d like (change, add, remove, etc.), but you need to make sure you go through the entire application process and submit it in order to receive the confirmation email again.
I’ll go back in and check I must have missed that, thank you!
Thank you 😭😭
I did not include anything special to show it, my address is just in the application so I hope we didn't need to lol
I am not, I'm hoping that if I am accepted into PHAP, I can figure out which direction to go in as far as grad school! My problem is that I think everything is interesting so I have no idea what to go to grad school for lolIs anyone applying to grad school while waiting for the results?
Its been nearly 4 weeks so hopefully we all start hearing back soon!
Based on the 2020 cohort, it looks like they started getting general updates re: being referred around early-mid March, but didn't get notified officially for the personal statement round until the end of March. Fingers crossed our timeline is similar if not earlier!
good luck to everyone!Hello! Thank you for your insight. If you don’t mind me asking, how far did you get in the process last year?Good morning all, I just found this thread! I also applied this year. I had applied last year, but it did not end up working out. I’m hoping this year I get the opportunity to be accepted into the program! Based on last year, they started contacting people in middle March
Good luck to you as well! Hoping we all hear back soon 😊Good morning all, I just found this thread! I also applied this year. I had applied last year, but it did not end up working out. I’m hoping this year I get the opportunity to be accepted into the program! Based on last year, they started contacting people in middle March
Unfortunately I thought I would be giving them a personal statement, but the process got a bit twisted so I did not make it too far. I was still in school at the time so I’m hoping that I have a better chance this year since I have improved my resume!
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This was so helpful!! thank you!Hello all,
I applied last year and was accepted all the way through, but I had to turn the job down due to economic and personal issues. So that being said:
If this runs like the previous two years, there will be an email notifying you that your application has advanced. This may followed up a bit later by an email abd/or call. Pay attention to the area codes as they don't pop up as CDC or PHAP. Mine was Atlanta Area. . Check your USAJobs profile through the link. At another point, you will be directed to a new page. This is the official CDC PHAP portal for the job. In this section, last year, is where the personal statement as well as demographic, geographic, and other preference questions are. There are a ton of applicants and consider the timelines posted tentative. Right now it sits at:
Associate Application Process | CDC
Learn about the Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) and how to apply to be a PHAP associate.
This takes a while. If in school, use it at motivation.
The program had a few delays and setbacks last cycle. Also, remember, remember, remember! unless you are flat out rejected from the get-go, this process up to interview and official offer can go into August. If you see that your application is moving forward on USAJobs, but dont hear anything, don't worry. You have no idea where in the queue you are. Read over the previous year's forum to get a better idea of how this works, it is filled with questions and answers. But, this has already shifted a bit, as the questions on the application were much different this year.
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it’s been a dream of mine to work for the CDC since high school so now that I have my degree and have some more work experience I’m really hoping this opportunity works out for me. I’m just curious, what is everyone currently doing? I’m working for an infusion company as a medical biller currently!Fingers crossed, good luck to you!! I’m finishing up my masters in humanitarian health/public health emergencies. I work full-time as a case manager for high risk medical populations wellHey everyone happy Monday! So around this exact time last year is when they started sending out decision emails for moving on to the personal statement portion so fingers crossed we hear something today!
Hey everyone happy Monday! So around this exact time last year is when they started sending out decision emails for moving on to the personal statement portion so fingers crossed we hear something today!
you never know! I like to think any experience is good experience. Your experience seems pretty unique and maybe that’s what theyre looking for! Based on reading past forums, it seems like they accept people with a wide range of experience
Agreed! It’s meant for students at an entry-level, don’t downplay your experience ☺️
Also agree!! I think they definitely want individuals who bring different experiences to the table and can bring new ideas to the world of public health! I had (and still have) pretty much zero experience in public health aside from my Health Science degree and small job shadowing experience. However, that's the point of the fellowship!
