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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.

General Job and Internship Seeking Sites

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.

Fashion Design and Merchandising Jobs

24 Seven Talent
California Apparel News
CFDA
Free Fashion Internships
LIMA
MALAKYE
MediaBistro
National Retail Federation
Style Careers
YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund

Hospitality and Event Management Jobs

CoolWorks
Event Marketer
HCareers
I Hire Hospitality
Professional Convention Management Association
Teamwork Online

Education Jobs

Academic Careers
Education America
Educationjobs.com
Footprints
HigherEdJobs
IA REAP
Iowa’s Area Education Agencies
IowaWORKS
K12 Job Spot
NationJob’s Education Jobs Page
Peace Corps
PEteacherEDU.org
School Spring
Teach for America
Teachers.net
Teachers-Teachers.com
Top School Jobs
Student Affairs

Human Development and Family Studies Jobs

Care.com
CFP Board
Financial Careers
Government Jobs
Idealist
iHire Social Services
National Human Services Assembly
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Food Science and Human Nutrition Jobs

AllHealthJobs.com

AllHospitalJobs.com
American Mobile
CareersInFood.com
Eat Right
Good Food Jobs
Health Jobs Nationwide
IFT
I Hire Nutrition
NutritionJobs
 

International Jobs

BUNAC
Career Jet
GoAbroad
Idealist
InterExchange
Peace Corps
Transitions Abroad
USAID Careers
World Bank

Government/Services Jobs

Corporation for National and Community Service
GovtJobs.com
Iowa Department of Administrative Services
Iowa Economic Development
Peace Corps
Teach for America
USAJOBS

Kinesiology and Health; Sports and Fitness Jobs


AAPA
American Kinesiology Association
Association of American Medical Colleges Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
Eat Right
FitnessJobs.com
Health Careers
Iowa Sports Foundation
Jobs in Sports
NCAA
Next College Student Athlete
NFL Jobs
SportsCareerFinder
Teamwork Online
WorkinSports.com

Resources for International Students Seeking Employment

GoinGlobal
ISSO Job Search Resources

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 men

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