CyHire Tips for Students
Each Iowa State student has an account automatically created for them, typically within a week after you register for classes. Go to https://cyhire.iastate.edu/ and use your ISU login information. If you don’t have access please email cyhire@iastate.edu to let us know and we can get you access.
On the Job Postings page, click on the title of the job you wish to apply for. The left column displays the job description and the right column displays details about the application.
You will be asked to apply in one of 3 ways (indicated under HOW TO APPLY).
- By visiting the company’s website.
- By seeing the company at the career fair.
- By clicking the Apply button.
- Select your resume (that you previously uploaded to CyHire) from the drop-down menu.
- Select any other required documents (marked with an *).
- If you would like to add a message to the employer, you can do so in the NOTES section. This is not a required field.
- Click on Submit.
Clicking Submit means the employer will electronically receive access to your resume. Resume books are not created and employers do not browse through the system. Employers will never see your resume unless you submit it. Your action is required for the employers having access to your resume.
Students can utilize the Work-Study Required to Apply filter to find jobs specifically designated for work-study positions. Since work-study can be applied to most on-campus hourly roles, using the On-Campus filter will expand your options even further.
if a student’s enrollment changes or graduation year changes you may loose access to the student job board. If you don’t have access, please email cyhire@iastate.edu for us to update your account.
To narrow your search and create a job alert:
- Click the All Job Opportunities tab on the left navigation menu
- In the Search Bar, list any specific Employers, Job Titles, or Keywords you would like to use in your search
- Select or add additional filters as needed
- Click the Turn on email alerts for this search on the bottom left hand of your screen
Tip: After searching, click on the Turn on email alerts for this search. You can then choose to have the system run this search a regular basis and email you the results.
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Avoid Employment Scams
As you search through available student jobs, please keep in mind that Iowa State University does not endorse these employers. The Office of Student Financial Aid cannot vouch for the validity or legitimacy for any of the jobs. This includes, but is not limited to wages, hours worked, working conditions or safety.
- Common sense goes a long way – if an employer asks you to do something you are not comfortable with, don’t do it.
- If a job seems too good to be true, be wary of the employer and do more research. Trust your instincts.
- You should not be asked to deposit a check or money order into your personal account, especially if asked to forward money to another individual or if the check has “extra” money.
- Job listings with language such as “money transfers” or “wiring funds” should be avoided. Scammers often ask to wire money using Western Union, MoneyGram, and similar services.
- Don’t apply for jobs that are randomly emailed to you.
- Your employer should not ask for your bank account, credit card, or other information over email or phone.
- Personal information, such as ID’s and Social Security numbers should only be given if you know how and by whom they will be used.