Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 248th 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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Career Certificate – International Students (CC-I) Info Sessions
August 24, August 25, August 31, September 1, and September 4, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 927 9365 0966
If you want to apply to the Fall 2020 Career Certificate – International Students (CC-I) program, you must attend one of the CC-I virtual information sessions. CC-I is a nine-week training program to help international students develop job/internship search and networking skills. Undergraduate and Master’s students can apply. The Fall 2020 CC-I workshops and activities will happen online. Even if you are going to stay in your home countries this fall, you can apply as long as you attend the workshops either on Mondays or Tuesdays from 4 – 5:30 p.m. CST.
Heads-up: International Career Festival (ICF) Virtual Interview Competition
Application available Monday, August 24
International Career Festival (ICF) is an annual career event for international students that is hosted by University of Illinois Career Services Council. This year’s ICF is comprised of the ICF Virtual Interview Competition and the Alumni Panel Sessions. For those who want to participate in the Virtual Interview Competition, the application will be available Monday, August 24, on the Handshake event section. You are asked to submit recorded answers for two Big Interview questions. The Alumni Panel Sessions will happen on Friday, October 16, from 3-5 p.m.
Events/Programs by The Career Center
The Career Center Info Night For International Students
Thursday, August 20, 7:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m.: Zoom Meeting ID – 929 6750 4134
Friday, August 28, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Zoom Meeting ID – 947 2653 5945
New and continuing international students can learn about services, programs and resources of The Career Center and career service offices provided in the Fall 2020 semester. In the fall, The Career Center will offer various virtual programs to help international students become more competitive job/internship candidates in the U.S. as well as in their home countries. International Career Festival (ICF) hosted by career offices on campus will be introduced too. ICF consists of the ICF Virtual Interview Competition and the Alumni Panel Sessions.
On-Campus Opportunities
Internship Opportunities at Research Park
Many internship positions for Fall 2020 and/or Spring 2021 have been posted on the job board of the University of Illinois Research Park. Some internships may not be considered as on-campus jobs. Thus you may need to apply for CPT as long as you are eligible for CPT.
Spanish Speaking Graduate Hourly – International and Area Studies Library
A Graduate Hourly position has been posted on Handshake that may be of interest to Spanish speaking international graduate students. It is a 5 hours per week position working at the International and Area Studies Library. The application deadline is August 21, 5 p.m.
Employment Opportunities
Various Full-Time 2021 Positions at Suning Holdings, Nanjing, China
Suning Holdings Group, a leading retail business group in China, has posted its Group Management Trainee positions on Handshake that target December 2020 and May 2021 graduates. They recruit students who are interested in marketing, technology, real estate, supply change management, finance, and online operation.
2021 Summer Intern at General Motors China, Shanghai, China
GM China is receiving applications for its 2021 summer internship program. Chinese students who will graduate from December 2021 to June 2022 can apply. Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or other related majors are preferred. Please click here.
COVID-19 Resources and The Career Center (TCC) Virtual Appointments
Amid pandemic, you are not alone in your job search process. To make your experience easier, we have listed a few resources in the box folder. During the summer, you can make appointments with advisors at The Career Center and check out what drop-in services are available at The Career Center.
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