Describe your experience using health survey data.

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The interviewer is asking this question to hear about a time you utilized a health survey in order to compile data and conclude results. Tell the interviewer why you chose to survey the community on the particular health concern, how you collected the data and what the outcome was.

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"In my current job, one of my tasks is reviewing the survey data we receive from our college affiliates who are currently helping out the department with covid-19 interviews. I review the data we receive to identify any cases affiliated with high-risk occupations and/or settings, schools, daycares, and any out-of-jurisdiction cases. After reviewing I compile them into a report and send them out to appropriate teams for follow-ups. In grad school, a Semester-long project, I have been trained in constructing surveys and conducting surveillance. The project revolved around designing a survey to analyze the relationship between exercise and stress. The surveillance population of interest was the school of public health students and was done using Qualtrics. Emails with project descriptions were sent to a sample of students. The project was conducted for a period of 1 month. Data points from Qualtrics were extracted and analyzed using SAS 9.4 software. The results were then shared with the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan Team who is in charge of improving the well-being of students through innovative methods."

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17. Describe your experience using health survey data.

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The interviewer is asking this question to hear about a time you utilized a health survey in order to compile data and conclude results. Tell the interviewer why you chose to survey the community on the particular health concern, how you collected the data and what the outcome was.

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"In my current job, one of my tasks is reviewing the survey data we receive from our college affiliates who are currently helping out the department with covid-19 interviews. I review the data we receive to identify any cases affiliated with high-risk occupations and/or settings, schools, daycares, and any out-of-jurisdiction cases. After reviewing I compile them into a report and send them out to appropriate teams for follow-ups. In grad school, a Semester-long project, I have been trained in constructing surveys and conducting surveillance. The project revolved around designing a survey to analyze the relationship between exercise and stress. The surveillance population of interest was the school of public health students and was done using Qualtrics. Emails with project descriptions were sent to a sample of students. The project was conducted for a period of 1 month. Data points from Qualtrics were extracted and analyzed using SAS 9.4 software. The results were then shared with the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan Team who is in charge of improving the well-being of students through innovative methods."

Marcie's Feedback

Excellent! You have provided lots of details here that convey your enthusiasm for this aspect of the field. You come across as very experienced and knowledgeable in this area. The interviewer will also appreciate the specific example you've given. This is a strong response; great job!

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