8. Student JobX Instructions

Question

How do I find and apply for on-campus jobs at YSU?

Answer

JobX has replaced Handshake as the student employment website. Follow the instructions in the tutorial below to find and apply for jobs in JobX. 

Follow the following steps to find and apply for on-campus jobs at YSU:

1. Click on the Student Employment Card in the Penguin Portal.

YSU student employment card

2. Click on the Students card. NOTE: DO NOT CLICK THE STUDENTS OPTION FROM THE TOP MENU. FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THE IMAGES.

JobX sign in page with students link outlined

 

3. Click Login/My dashboardNOTE: DO NOT CLICK THE STUDENTS OPTION FROM THE TOP MENU. FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THE IMAGES.

login link on a webpage

4. Log in utilizing your YSU Email Address and your YSU Password.  Enter your YSU email and click Next.

5. Enter your YSU password and click Sign In.

6. Once you are logged in, you can begin your job search by clicking the Students menu at the top of the page and selecting, Find A Job.  find a job link

7. Search using Advanced Search or select a quick search option: All Open Jobs or Jobs by Department.

a webpage with job search buttons

8. To search for jobs, you must agree to the items in the Disclaimer.  These are basic rules/policies regarding student employment at YSU. By clicking I agree, you acknowledge that you have read and understand these items.

image of a web page with instructions

9. Click the box next to the job for which you wish to apply, then click Apply for Selected Jobs.

an image of a web page with a checkbox and apply for jobs button

10. Complete the questions on the application. Fields with a red asterisk must be completed before your application can be successfully submitted.

a creenshot of a job application

*If you are required to upload a resume, you will see a red asterisk next to this item.  If it is not required, you may wish to upload one for the hiring employer to review. 

To upload your resume, click Choose File field to that find that file on your computer and click Open.

an screenshot of a file upload button

11. To submit your application, Click Submit.

a screenshot of a submit button

12. Your application is successfully submitted when you received the Congratulations message.

screenshot of a message confirming submission

13. You can view your submitted applications by selecting the Applications tab on your JobX dashboard. 

screenshot with applications tab highlighted

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