Career Services FAQs
What can Career Services do for me?
Business Career Services is dedicated to providing College of Business students and alumni with the information and tools necessary for successful career development and job seeking. Most importantly, Business Career Services connects students, alumni, faculty, and staff with employers by providing programs and services that create opportunities to engage in mutually beneficial partnerships that meet the needs of an evolving, global workforce.
FAQs for:
Students
How do I log into ISU CMS (Iowa State University Career Management Services)?
In partnership with the colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Design, Engineering, Human Sciences, and Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business Career Services has an on-line career management system called, “Iowa State University Career Management Services” (ISU CMS). You can log in by visiting our page here. Don’t remember your password or realize you already have a password? Click on ‘Forgot Password’, enter your full ISU email address, click go only once and a new one will be e-mailed to you.
How can I make an appointment with my Career Coordinator?
Simply fill out our on-line form to request an appointment, call 294-2542, or stop in 1320 Gerdin Business Building.
What do I need to build a great resume?
Check out our Resume Guide for tips on where to begin, how to format, and useful tools to get you started. Make an appointment with your Career Coordinator to have it reviewed.
What are the components to a strong cover letter?
Check out our Letter Writing Guide to see key components in a cover letter.
What can I do to ace an interview?
Check out our detailed interview guide here. The guide will help you prepare for your interview, as well as let you know what to do following the interview.
Do you offer mock interviews? How can I sign up?
We offer mock interviews in our office year-round. A mock interview consists of a “live” interview followed by feedback. It is a great way to practice your interviewing skills. To sign up, you can complete our on-line form.
Mock Interview Day (conducted by industry recruiters) is offered once in the fall and once in the spring, one week before the Career Fair. You may sign up on ISU CMS prior to the event.
I have accepted an internship or full-time position; do I need to report it to your office?
Yes! Our office tracks all full-time and experiential education positions. See why it’s important and find out where to report a job by clicking here. If you would like to receive credit, please contact our office for a phone or in-person appointment.
Are there career resources available for check-out in your office?
In our office, we have a library that contains over 130 resources on careers, job search, resume writing, interviews, etc. You can see a list of our resources on-line and can stop by our office to check them out anytime during office hours.
Alumni
Can I still view job postings through ISU CMS after graduation?
Yes! You can sign up for an Alumni account to access ISU CMS on our website.
My employer has a job opening, is there a way to advertise through your office?
You can complete this form and we will send instructions to post the position on ISU CMS, our on-line job posting system.
How can I stay connected?
On LinkedIn, the group Alumni Career Partners was established as a medium for connecting alumni with current College of Business students and Business Career Services staff. Business Career Services and Graduate Career Services utilize this resource to contact you about opportunities with mock interviews, informational interviews, job shadows, etc. To connect, simply login to LinkedIn and join the group “Alumni Career Partners” under the “Iowa State University College of Business Alumni and Friends” group.
Employers
I’m interested in learning more about the Career Fair. Where can I find details?
We host large career fairs in the fall and spring. Information about the Business, Industry & Technology Career Fair can be found on our website. On the right-hand side, you will find many links that will help you with details about the fair. Registration fee for the Business, Industry & Technology Career Fair is $650. If you have further questions, you can call our office at 515-294-2542.
How can I post my job or internship opportunity for students and alumni to view?
We provide employers with the capability to post job vacancies via our online career management software, ISU CMS. To recruit ISU Business students and alumni, register for a free ISU CMS account by clicking here. Please contact us with questions at 515-294-2542 or buscs@iastate.edu.
Where is your office located?
Our office address is 1320 Gerdin Business Building. Directions can be found here.
Where can I find current enrollment statistics for College of Business students?
The latest enrollment statistics for the College of Business can be found on our website. You can find detailed enrollment reports through the Office of the Registrar.
Where can I report ISU College of Business hires to your office?
We track all internships and full-time placements. Please fill out this form to report hires at your organization. All information is confidential. Thank you for your support of ISU students!
Where can I view College of Business salary averages?
On our website, you can find average salaries for internships and full-time positions from previous years.
Where can I view the College of Business student organizations?
The College of Business has several student organizations. Student organizations may be a venue for employer presentations, and it should be mutually agreed upon by the organization and the company that this presentation will primarily promote the firm. Any “recruiting” activities, i.e., resume collections, sharing of job postings, etc., should be coordinated with Business Career Services. Engaging in recruiting activities in classroom situations which might be outside of standard recruitment practices may jeopardize the employer’s compliance with EEO and/or DOL obligations.
Family
What services are available to my student?
Our professional staff is here to help your student every step of the way, no matter where they are in their career journey. Find out more here.
When should my student begin to use Career Services?
Career Services are available to students throughout their time at Iowa State. We encourage first year students to familiarize themselves with the staff and resources available in order to prepare for internship and job search seeking in subsequent years. While students are encouraged to use Career Services at any point during their college career, they will benefit most by progressive involvement from their first year through their senior year. We also have a Four Year Career Plan that will assist your student each year throughout their time at ISU.
What should my student do if they are undecided about college major or career choice?
This is common, and we are dedicated to helping your student with this decision. Career Services offers a variety of resources that can help students identify important information about themselves. Career advising is available to all interested students. We also offer CareerLeader-College, an on-line assessment, which might be helpful in deciding upon a major within the College of Business.
How can I help my student with their career issues?
Family members can play an important role in their student's career needs. You can start by referring them to Career Services. You can also help by supporting their career decisions and assisting them in identifying networking contacts.
How can family members help Career Services?
The following are a few ways in which you can help Career Services:
· Encourage your employer to recruit at Iowa State University
· Forward employment notices and information
· Refer your student to use Career Services
· Host an internship at your place of business
· Remind your student to report any internship or full-time job acceptances
How can I reach Career Services staff with questions?
Feel free to contact our staff at any time with questions or comments.
Business Career Services
1320 Gerdin Business Building
Ames, IA 50011-1350
Phone: (515) 294-2542
Meet our staff: http://www.business.iastate.edu/careers/staff
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Business Career Services
Raisbeck Career Services Center 1320 Gerdin Business Building
Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-1350 Contact Information
Phone: 515.294.2542
Fax: 515.294.1776 Email: buscs@iastate.edu Business Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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