Additional Resources for Students

GoinGlobal

This online resource provides location-specific employment information for over 40 countries, over 30 international cities, and nearly 50 U.S. cities. Helpful information includes:

• Work permit/visa regulations
• Cultural consideration related to a job search
• Top employers for a location
• Helpful information for visiting or living in a particular country or city
• US employers that have provided sponsorship for H1B visas
• A global job search capability that pulls information from Indeed.com
• Plus much more!

Getting started: Simply follow ISU’s GoinGlobal link or use the link found under ‘Resources’ in CyHire.  Click on ‘Create Account’ and use your ISU email address to setup your account.

Candoor

For students who identify as underserved, Candoor helps you book free 1-on-1 conversations with professionals in dream roles. Through these conversations, you can explore careers, make new connections, practice interviewing, and understand how to break into your dream role – from someone on the inside! Sign up via here using referral code ISU!

Big Interview

• This is an online mock interview tool that is free for ISU students!
  • How do I get started with Big Interview? Access Big Interview through under Shortcuts on your CyHire homepage or go to: https://iastate.biginterview.com/. Click on ‘Register’ in the upper right-hand corner, and use your ISU email/password to create an account
  • How do I use Big Interview? Follow these instructions to learn more about conducting a mock interview: How to Get Started with Big Interview.pdf

Forage

Forage is a free, self-paced virtual experience platform where students complete short, employer-designed “job simulations” that mirror real tasks from engineering, technology, design, and other professional roles. These 2–6-hour modules let engineering students explore different career paths, build résumé-ready experience, develop practical skills, and gain insight into what daily work looks like at top companies. By completing simulations and adding them to LinkedIn or discussing them with employers, students can strengthen their confidence, clarify their interests, and better prepare for internships, networking conversations, and future career decisions.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos. With more than 5,000 courses and personalized recommendations, you can discover, complete, and track courses related to your field and interests.

Job Shadowing Opportunities

Professional job shadowing benefits engineering students by providing practical insights into the field beyond theoretical knowledge. It facilitates valuable networking with industry professionals, potentially leading to mentorship opportunities. This firsthand experience helps students refine career goals and acquire practical skills for a smooth transition into the engineering workforce. The ISU Research Park has a job shadow board to explore. Additionally, Engineering Career Services collaborates with Iowa-based employers to provide three job shadow opportunities a year: one during winter break, one during spring break, and one at the beginning of summer break. Students should keep an eye on the weekly “News from ECS” email to hear when those opportunities become available for application!