Career Services_Student Interaction

Resources for You

Use the resources in this section for your job or internship search.

Appointments with the Career Services staff are encouraged to discuss your individual needs and expectations.

Job Search Resources

In addition to the below websites, use any other resources applicable to your location or area of interest. The following resources may be valuable in your comprehensive search:

  • Professional organizations and events
  • LinkedIn and other professional social networking sites
    • Tips on finding a job or internship using LinkedIn
    • Tips on networking using LinkedIn
  • Career fairs at Iowa State University and other locations.
  • Company websites
  • Chambers of commerce for your desired location
  • Your network – including family, friends, employers, professors, and advisors
  • Conduct informational interviews to build connections and expand knowledge of your field
  • Engage in volunteer opportunities to gain experience and make connections
  • Troubleshooting the job search process
  • Job Search Checklist

CyHire

CyHire postings are from companies that specifically contact Iowa State University to recruit for their opportunities. Every student at Iowa State has a CyHire account. Request an appointment with us in CyHire to learn more about how to use this tool.

Tips for searching in CyHire

Use this Majors and Job Functions Spreadsheet to filter the job postings in CyHire by relevant job functions that are most aligned with your major or interests. Make sure to save this search so you can easily access it in the future! Reach out to CHHS Career Services if you need more guidance with this tool.

CyHire disclaimer: CyHire is a resource provided to help Iowa State students and alumni seeking internships, co-ops, and career-related employment connect with employers. The university does not endorse or recommend employers. The university explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about job listings or the accuracy of the information provided by the employer.

GoinGlobal

GoinGlobal provides country-specific career and employment information, including world-wide internship and job postings, H1B employer listings, corporate profiles, and career resources for 30 countries. You may access GoinGlobal through your CyHire account. Click on the “Resources” link at the top of the CyHire homepage. GoinGlobal is beneficial for all students in all departments, including international students.

Resources for Graduate Students

Beyond the Professoriate for PhD Students

Beyond the Professoriate is an online career training platform designed to help doctoral students and postdocs successfully transition into academic or nonacademic careers. Informed by nearly a decade of experience supporting PhDs, this platform offers:

  • Videos, material, and activities tailored to faculty members
  • Videos, material, and activities tailored to professional careers
  • A video library featuring interviews with PhDs from different academic disciplines
  • Live webinars

To access this platform, please navigate to https://login.iastate.edu, click ‘Add Apps’, search for ‘Beyond the Professoriate’, and add it to your Okta Dashboard. Once you click on it, you’ll need to sign in by selecting Iowa State University from the drop-down menu.

Beyond Grad School for Master’s Students

Beyond Grad School is an online career training platform designed to help master’s students make the most out of their investment and build their careers. This platform guides students through each stage of their job search including by offering:

  • Job search strategies
  • ‘Deep Dives’ into finding a career, LinkedIn, networking, findings and applying to jobs, interviewing and negotiating
  • Video library featuring interviews with Master’s graduates
  • Online events and live trainings

To access this platform, please navigate to https://login.iastate.edu, click ‘Add Apps’, search for ‘Beyond Grad School’, and add it to your Okta Dashboard. Once you click on it, you’ll need to sign in by selecting Iowa State University from the drop-down menu.

The specific sites below may have career information/jobs posted relevant to your area of interest. The university does not endorse or recommend employers. The university explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about job listings or the accuracy of the information provided by the employer.

Unpaid Internships

Our college also offers scholarships as an option for unpaid internships.

Need More Information?

College of Health and Human Sciences Career Services

131 MacKay Hall
2302 Osborn Drive
Ames, Iowa 50011-1078

515-294-0626

chhscareers@iastate.edu