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Employer Handbook

BUSINESS CAREER

SERVICES YOUR HIRINGCONNECTION

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Welcome to Business Career Services

College of Business Majors

College of Business Contacts

2012-2013 Estimated Number of Graduates

Full-time and Internship Salary Information

CyHire

Hiring Interns/Co-ops

Recruiting Tips

Alternative Recruiting Options

Commonly Asked Questions

"Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, preg-nancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612."

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Services for EmployersRecruiting Facilities with Wireless AccessOn-campus Recruiting ProgramWeb-based Job Postings (CyHire)Fall and Spring Career FairsInternship/Co-op ProgramFaculty and Student Networking Opportunities & Events

Raisbeck Career Services Center 1320 Gerdin Business Building

Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-1350

Phone: 515.294.2542

Fax: 515.294.1776Email: buscs@iastate.edu

Business HoursMonday - Friday

8am - 5pm

Tammy StegmanCareer Coordinator

Patty HefflefingerOffice Coordinator

Kathy WielandDirector

Meredith WilliamsRecruiting Coordinator

Sarah Van VarkCareer Coordinator

Welcome to Business Career Services

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Accounting: An Accounting major prepares students to analyze, synthesize and report data so others can use it to make informed decisions. Possible career paths include auditing, consulting, public accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Business Economics: Business Economics provides a high-quality education with a balanced emphasis in both business and economics. Graduates from the business economics major possess a unique mix of analytical and applied business skills well-suited for employment in upper level management and public service positions. Graduates also have solid preparation for graduate studies in law, economics, and in Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs.

Finance: Finance students are prepared to become leaders with a solid background in economic theory and practice, a strong understanding of global market forces, as well as provide a financial management analytical experience. Students can pursue diverse careers in banking, investing, security analysis, insurance, government, real estate and all types of financial management.

Management: Management is a broadly defined discipline which is not industry or function specific but the concepts, theories, techniques, and skills are applicable to all business functional areas and are essential components for successful organizations. Management requires sound conceptual, technical, and human skills for the effective utilization of organizational resources. Career opportunities include human resource management, entrepreneurship, sales, customer services, and retail.

Management Information Systems (MIS): The Management Information Systems (MIS) program is designed to provide students with a strong educational foundation preparing them as information system (IS) professionals. MIS consists of a specially designed curriculum which emphasizes conceptual, analytical, technical and interpersonal skills. The MIS program provides comprehensive training in the application, use, and management of information systems preparing students to provide effective information services and support.

Marketing: Marketing decisions are made in every area of a company and include such issues as identification of market segments and decisions dealing with product design, pricing, promotion (including personal selling and marketing communications), and distribution. The marketing degree from Iowa State prepares students for careers in selling and sales management, marketing research, marketing management, retail management, marketing communications, promotion management, and/or international marketing.

Supply Chain Management (SCM): Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an integrated program of study concerned with the efficient flow of materials, products, and information within and among organizations. Supply chain management involves the integration of business processes across organizations, from material sources and suppliers through manufacturing and processing to the final customer. The program provides students with the core knowledge related to a wide variety of supply chain activities, including demand planning, purchasing, inventory control, material handling, product and service support, information technology, and strategic supply chain management.

The program offers two concentrations: logistics and operations. The logistics concentration focuses on transportation, distribution, warehousing, facility location analysis, and packaging. The operations concentration focuses on the analysis, design, implementation, planning, control, and improvement of manufacturing and service processes. The study of Supply Chain Management prepares students for professional careers with manufacturers, distributors, transportation carriers, logistics service providers, and consulting firms. The curriculum provides the required theoretical/conceptual base and analytical methods for making sound operational and strategic business decisions.

College of Business Majors

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Administration Dr. Michael Crum, Interim Raisbeck Endowed Dean2200 Gerdin(515) 294-2422mcrum@iastate.edu Dr. Danny Johnson, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs2200 Gerdin(515) 294-2422danjohns@iastate.edu

Dr. Qing Hu, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs(515) 294-2422qinghu@iastate.edu Chairpersons ACCT, FINDr. Rick Dark2330 Gerdin(515) 294-8112dark@iastate.edu SCISDr. Sree Nilakanta2340 Gerdin(515) 294-8113nilakant@iastate.edu MKT, MGMTDr. Russell Laczniak2350 Gerdin(515) 294-9692laczniak@iastate.edu MBADr. Qing Hu2200 Gerdin(515) 294-2422qinghu@iastate.edu

Master of ACCTJan Duffy3333 Gerdin(515) 294-3525jduffy@iastate.edu

Chairpersons Cont. Ph.D. Program in Business and TechnologyDr. Sridhar Ramaswami3216 Gerdin(515) 294-5341businessphd@iastate.edu Student Organizations Accounting Student Network/Beta Alpha PsiDiane Whittle(515) 294-1355whittled@iastate.edu Alpha Kappa Psi (Professional Business Fraternity)Dr. Deanne Brocato(515) 294-9634brocato@iastate.edu Beta Gamma Sigma(Business Honor Society)Dr. Doug Walker(515) 294-6941dmwalker@iastate.edu Business CouncilMelody Schobert(515) 294-8300melodys1@iastate.edu Business WeekDiann BurrightKathy Wieland(515) 294-8300(515) 294-2542burright@iastate.eduwielandk@iastate.edu

Student Organizations Cont.

Delta Sigma Pi (Professional Business Fraternity)Dr. Rick CarterDr. Travis SappKathy WielandKayla Christensen(515) 294-9438(515) 294-2717(515) 294-2542(515) 294-8796rbcarter@iastate.edutrasapp@iastate.eduwielandk@iastate.edukayla@iastate.edu Finance ClubDr. James BrownDr. Shoba Premkumar(515) 294-4668(515) 294-7379jcbrown@iastate.edushobha@iastate.edu International Business ClubLee Van Brocklin(515) 294-8301vanb@iastate.edu ISU Entrepreneurs ClubJudi Eyles(515) 296-6532eyles@iastate.edu ISU Investment GroupDr. Travis Sapp(515) 294-2717trasapp@iastate.edu

MIS ClubDr. Kevin Scheibe(515) 294-0545kscheibe@iastate.edu

Marketing ClubDr. Timothy Folger(515) 294-0476tfolger@iastate.edu

Student Organizations Cont.MBA AssociationRon Ackerman(515) 294-8118rjacker@iastate.edu Multicultural Business NetworkDr. Brenda Thorbs-Weber(515) 294-8430btweber@iastate.edu Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)Dr. Ellen Mullen(515) 294-2645emullen@iastate.edu Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)Scott Elston(515) 294-2930elston@iastate.edu Supply Chain Management ClubDr. David Cantor(515) 294-8462dcantor@iastate.edu

College of Business Contacts

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2012-2013 Estimated Number of Bachelor Graduates

Student Statistics

For more student statistics visit our page Student Statistics

Fall Spring Summer Totals

Accounting 44 92 22 158

Business Economics 3 7 2 12

Finance 43 96 20 159

Management 37 70 12 119

MIS 28 49 5 82

Marketing 57 110 16 183

Logisitics Supply Chain Management 13 16 0 29

Supply Chain Management 12 39 3 54

Totals 237 479 80 796

Please contact Graduate Business Career Services for number of MBA, MAcc, and MS candidates

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Avg High Low # of Offers 2010-2011 Average

Accounting 13.68 25.00 7.25 144 13.82

Finance 11.87 20.00 7.31 124 12.52

LSCM 13.68 18.00 10.00 8 13.68

Management 11.37 17.00 8.00 17 11.72

MIS 13.40 26.50 8.00 91 13.84

Marketing 11.80 21.25 7.25 53 11.06

OSCM 16.73 20.00 14.38 5 16.73

Pre-Business 10.30 16.00 8.00 25 13.19

SCM 14.63 22.50 8.25 63 16.29

Full-time and Internship Salary Information

Internship Salaries 2011-2012

Accepted Salaries/Offers for Bachelor Level Graduates 2010-2011

Majors Avg High Low Median# of Salaries/

Offers Reported

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Accounting 42,629 55,000 20,800 44,500 52 50,316

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Finance 41,245 54,900 27,040 42,500 66 53,048

Management 38,042 59,000 20,000 40,000 27 46,832

MIS 50,126 60,240 29,000 52,000 49 54,372

Marketing 37,604 56,000 12,000 38,500 36 44,432

SCM 44,623 65,000 28,500 45,000 81 50,602

College of Business-

All Majors43,039 65,000 12,000 44,000 315

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*National Association of Colleges & Employers- all averages tabulated from a national salary survey of 400+ Universities** Sample size too small for reporting

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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 CyHire. Centralized technology combines the resources of six great colleges to provide job opportunities and access to Iowa State University talent for our employer clients. This system ensures fair and equal access by students, alumni and employers.

CyHire

What is CyHire?

CyHire Features:

• Job postings• On-campus recruiting (OCR)• Career Fair registration• Information sessions

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What are the differences?There are some basic differences between an internship and a co-op:

What are the benefits?Through the Internship/Co-op Program employers can:

What are the requirements for participation?Student interns/co-ops should be considered professional employees who are providing a service to your company. As an employer, you should:

*If students are receiving academic credit for their internships, their department may have additional requirements.

InternshipPart-time or full-timePaid or non-paidPart-time in Fall or Spring/Full-time or part-time in SummerMay be for academic credit

Co-opAlways full-timeAlways a paid experienceFull-time position in Fall, Spring and/or Summer (May occur on an extended or alternating basis)Not for academic credit

• Pre-screen potential professional employees in an on-the-job setting

• Reduce the cost of recruiting college students• Reduce the cost of training potential full-time

professional employees• Hire productive, enthusiastic employees

• Increase company visibility among the college community

• Add professional staff during peak work times or for special projects

• Make better use of valuable staff time by turning over routine professional tasks to student interns/co-ops

• Plan a meaningful, challenging work experience• Complete a Learning Contract with the student• Provide necessary training and supervision

• Complete a performance evaluation and share it with the student

Hiring Interns/Co-ops

For more information see Fair Labor Standards Act

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What are the costs?The exact salary and benefits you pay student interns/co-ops are determined by you and the student. Usually you should expect to pay between 60% - 80% of a full-time entry-level salary. We will be happy to advise you on appropriate salaries based on the major of the student. You pay the student directly.

Paid or non-paid?Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act

How the program worksGo to the CyHire Employer Login Homepage to register for an account. For more information on accessing CyHire see the Employer Instruction Sheet or call Business Career Services at 515-294-2542.• Once logged in to CyHire choose your account services:

• Enter your position and requirements• Select the student intern(s)/co-op(s) through your selection/interviewing method• Inform the Career Coordinator when you hire an Iowa State University student(s)• Employ the student for at least a full semester

Remember: Business, Industry & Technology Career FairsOur career fairs present an opportunity for employers to meet with potential candidates for permanent employment or internships. Email one of our advisors below for more information: Fall Career Fair: Tammy Stegman; tstegman@iastate.eduSpring Career Fair: Meredith Williams; meredith@iastate.edu

For more information see About Career Fair

Hiring Interns/Co-ops

• Job posting• On-campus interviews

• Career fairs• Information sessions

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Location of InterviewsCollege of Business interviews are generally held on the first floor of the Gerdin Business Building. Recruiters are asked to check in with Business Career Services staff in 1320 Gerdin Business Building. Upon check-in, we will ask for two business cards from each company representative. The interview schedule will be given to the recruiters at that time. The Memorial Union is also utilized as an interviewing space on Interview Day (the day following the Career Fair).

ParkingParking is available in the Memorial Union parking ramp. The ramp is a 5 minute walk from Business Career Services in the Gerdin Business Building. For directions: Maps to Business Career Services .

Lodging & DiningThe Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau maintains an up-to-date listing of lodging and dining in the Ames area as well as information on weather and area maps.

Information Sessions Information Sessions are popular recruiting techniques. Whether held two weeks prior to your visit or the evening before, we will be happy to announce your meeting. To make reservations for a meeting in the Memorial Union, contact the Reservations Office at eventmanagement@iastate.edu or (515) 294-1437.

In addition, please request the information session in CyHire so students will be informed of your event. If you need to cancel your information session, it is the company’s responsibility to do so by contacting the Reservations Office in the Memorial Union as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will be billed.

AdvertisementIn addition to CyHire, you may also advertise your company visit in the Iowa State Daily newspaper. Contact them at (515) 294-4120 for rates and copy guidelines.

Student OrganizationsPresentations at student organization meetings often stimulate interest in your industry or company. Student organization leaders often seek speakers early each semester. If you would like to volunteer to participate, contact the student leaders for the organizations of interest. Contact information is located on the College of Business Student Organizations webpage.

For your reference, a list of all College of Business Student Organizations is also listed on page 5 in this handbook.

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For those of you who choose to recruit off campus:Below are the different methods we have developed to match your organization’s needs with the right ISU candidates.

Job postings We provide employers with the capability to post job vacancies via CyHire, our online career management system. To request access to this service:

1. Go to the website www.business.iastate.edu/careers/employers2. Click on the Employer CyHire Log in link.3. Click on the “Register” link located to the right of the log in fields.4. You will receive an email with log-in information along with the service activation request form. After you

complete and return the form to cyhire@iastate.edu you will be able to access the services you requested.5. Make sure to indicate how you want applicants to apply (i.e., website, email, in-person, etc.) when you enter

the posting information. Include graduation dates, majors, classification, minimum GPA requirements, type of employment (Experiential Education or Full Time Employment), etc., for the posting.

Alumni servicesWe can provide you access to ISU alumni who may be seeking a new job or career change. To access these candidates:• Post a position in CyHire and select alumni as the desired class level • Make sure application requirements and procedures are clear• Candidates will apply per your instructions

Maximizing your effortsYou may utilize as many of the above services as you would like. We are here to help you connect with ISU alumni and current students. We are available to serve you year round.

Video conference interviewingContact our office at buscs@iastate.edu or 515-294-2542 to make arrangements for interviews. Please note: virtual interviews are only available during normal business hours.

Contact our Recruiting Coordinator for assistance in getting started with any on-campus or off-campus recruiting options.

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What is CyHire?In partnership with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Business, Design, Engineering, Human Sciences, and Liberal Arts and Sciences, there is an on-line career management system called CyHire.

This centralized technology combines the resources of six ISU colleges to provide job opportunities and access to Iowa State University talent for our employer clients. This system ensures fair and equal access for students, alumni and employers.

What is the cost of the Business, Industry & Technology Career Fair?$650.00/booth

What if I don’t remember my CyHire log-in information?You can select “forgot password” to have the system email you a new password.

What colleges use CyHire at Iowa State?

What if my CyHire account does not include a service in which I would like to have access? Email cyhire@iastate.edu to request an additional service such as job postings, on campus recruiting, information sessions, and career fairs.

What if a student I’m interested in can’t apply to my OCR position in CyHire because they do not meet all the requirements?

Consider adjusting your position requirements for all applicants. If you would like only one exception to be made, contact our office (buscs@iastate.edu/515-294-2542). We will ask for written communication from the student and the recruiter to show approval of the exception.

Commonly Asked Questions

•AgricultureandLifeSciences•Business•Design

•Engineering•HumanSciences•LiberalArtsandSciences

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