How to Land a Public Health Internship (What 500+ Applicants Did Wrong)

In this candid episode, Dr. Des shares what she and her team learned after reviewing 500+ internship applications for The Public Health Club. If you’re a recent grad, current student, or anyone applying for early-career roles, this is your cheat code. We cover the fast ways reviewers narrow a massive stack—and how to make sure you land in the interview pile, not the reject pile.

Want help building your resume, portfolio, and interview strategy? Join The Public Health Club for workshops, on-demand trainings, and real-world feedback.

You’ll learn:

• Why typos and grammar are instant filters—and easy ways to prevent them
• How to avoid one-sentence answers and write concise, relevant responses
• The right way to use AI (and the red flags that got apps tossed)
• How to pick one focus area (and argue it well) instead of checking everything
• Why honesty about memberships and experience matters (yes, we check)
• How to research the org before you apply (and what we can tell when you don’t)
• Interview basics: check your email, respond fast, be on time, and communicate
• What to upload as additional documents (and what not to bother with)
• Why employers look at your LinkedIn even if you didn’t submit it
• The kind of digital portfolio that actually tips decisions in your favor

https://www.drdesshow.com/

https://www.publichealthclub.com/