Public health and health promotion

5. Be open-minded about your career options - Susan Greenbank, Queensland Diabetes Centre.

4. Make the most of networking opportunities and making contacts with people in the field - Andrea Hernan, Greater Green Triangle University Department of Rural Health.

3. Try and get as much presentation experience in front of groups as possible - Victoria Kaczmarek, ANZ.

2. Do as much volunteer work or work experience as you can.  It really does help you gain your first position in the health promotion industry - Amanda Cox, Dandenong High School.

1. Aim to impress when doing work experience and enjoy what you do, Elizabeth Birbilis, Department of Health.