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Why You’re Not Getting Shortlisted
A diagnostic guide to stronger UK public health applications.
Use this guide to understand how public health applications are assessed, what strong evidence looks like and why qualified applicants can still miss out at shortlisting.
How public health applications are assessed
The evidence signals strong applications demonstrate
How expectations change across Band 5, 6 and 7 roles
How to translate transferable experience into relevant evidence
Common reasons applicants miss shortlisting
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MORE FREE TOOLS
Use them individually or alongside the roadmap and application resources elsewhere on PHCH.
Public Health Role Targeting Tool
Check whether your experience and evidence align with the roles you’re considering.
Public Health Application Signal Checklist
Review whether your application clearly demonstrates responsibility, leadership, autonomy and impact.
Public Health Pathway Quiz
Explore which public health pathways may best match your interests and preferred way of working.
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