278th INTLconnect Newsletter- April 20, 2021
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 278th issue of The Career Center’s INTLconnect Newsletter. This weekly newsletter covers career-related information for international students of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For regular career resources for international students, visit https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/INTLconnect. If you want to connect with international alumni, join INTLconnect at Illinois LinkedIn group. To view previous newsletters, visit the Newsletter Blog.
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INTL News
International Student Career Meetup: Career Needs of Students from the Greater Middle East
Friday, April 23, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This month's International Student Career Meetup session will talk about the career needs and challenges of international students who come from the Greater Middle East (traditional Middle East countries, Turkey and Pakistan). Student panelists from Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey will share their perspectives and The Career Center representatives will answer questions from the audience. Those who sign up by April 22 will receive the Zoom link. Register on Handshake.
Events/Programs/Services by The Career Center and Career Offices on Campus
Rock Your Profile with LinkedIn
Thursday, April 22, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join LinkedIn representative Christine Gramlick to learn how to best utilize your LinkedIn profile for networking, professional development, and career advancement as a working professional. To learn more and register, visit Handshake.
Online Mock Interviews with Big Interview
Big Interview is an online tool to practice pre-recorded video interviewing. Learn and practice your interview skills, whether you’re interviewing for a job, graduate school, or medical school. To learn more, click here.
Find a Job in Mental Health - Expert Panel
Wednesday, April 21, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Interested in being a mental health professional? In this hour-long virtual panel session, you will hear from both mental health professionals and recruiters who are currently hiring. Panelists include representatives from Rosecrance, The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, and Kemmerer Village. For the registration link, visit here.
Upcoming Virtual Events/Workshops/Info Sessions/Fairs
Online and In-person Events: for Japanese-English Bilingual Students
There are two online events for Japanese-English bilingual students. Students may take advantage of the two online events, as well as the two in-person events. For more details click the links below:
- CFN Online Spring (Until Wednesday, June 30): click
- S. Career Forum Online (Until Monday, May 31): click here.
- Tokyo Summer Career Forum (Saturday, June 26 & Sunday, June 27): click here.
- Kyoto Career Forum (Thursday, July 8): click
European Union Center Virtual Coffee Hour: Jane Bertch, Paris-Based Entrepreneur
Friday, April 30, 10 a.m., Registration link: https://go.illinois.edu/VirtualCoffeeBertch
If you are interested in entrepreneurship and banking careers in Europe, join this session with the EU Center and University of Illinois alum Jane Bertch who has lived and worked in Europe for more than 20 years.
Goldman Sachs See Yourself Here: Recruitment 101
Friday, April 23, 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Register on Handshake.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., is an American multinational investment bank and financial services. Learn about their recruitment process and 2022 summer internship & full-time opportunities from recruiters at Goldman Sachs.
On-Campus & off-Campus Employment and Volunteering Opportunities
Sales Leader at LatentView, CA, USA
LatentView, an India-based data consulting firm, is receiving applications for a Sales Leader position in their U.S. office. They accept applications for candidates who need visa sponsorship. Recent graduates or soon-to-be alumni who already have consulting or sales experiences may be preferred. To learn more and apply, click here.
The University YMCA Intern (Summer 2021 and Fall 2021) and the Bailey Scholarship at the University YMCA, IL, USA
New American Welcome Center at the University YMCA has officially opened their summer and fall 2021 semester internships. These internships are unpaid. The University YMCA has also currently opened the Bailey Scholarship. For more information, visit here.
Trading Assistant (for Korean international students) at NH Investment & Securities, NY, USA
NH Investment & Securities, a leading securities company in South Korea, is recruiting a trading assistant for their New York office. The company receives applications from Korean international students. To learn more, visit here.
Associates and Consultants at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), China & Hong Kong
Application deadline: April 25, 2021 by 10:55 p.m.
PwC is a global network of firms delivering assurance, tax, and consulting services for businesses. To apply, click here.
Brand Marketing Manager at Allbirds, South Korea
Application deadline: June 1, 2021 by 12:00 a.m.
Allbirds is a New Zealand-American company that designs and sells footwear and apparel. To apply, click here.
Staff Accountant at ITW Zip-Pak, KS, USA
Application deadline: May 8, 2021 by 6:25 a.m.
Zip-Pak is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, and related service businesses. To apply, click here.
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