301st INTLconnect Newsletter- March 4, 2022
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 301st 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 Series Spring 2022: Elevator pitch and Networking In-person
Thursdays, March 10, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St., Champaign
The Career Center has decided to postpone CC-I program until next semester, but the good news is, you can take advantage of our upcoming workshop series. This professional development series has been adopted and modified from CC-I program contents and is based on the various needs of our international students. This series is based on the different needs of our international students.
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March 10: Elevator pitch and Networking (In-Person)
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March 24: Resume and Cover letter (In-Person)
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April 7: Job Search Resources (In-Person)
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April 21: Interviewing & Storytelling (In-Person)
Spring 2022 AUCA Virtual Career Events by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Shanghai Office: March through April 2022 Online
AUCA is an open organization for overseas university representatives, based in Mainland China, to exchange information and resources, pursue collaboration, and learn best practices. Over 150 university representatives from more than 90 overseas universities have joined AUCA and their events. To learn more and register, click here. More about the workshops, click here.
Events/Programs/Services by The Career Center and Career Offices on Campus
Educators' Job Fair (Virtual) - Spring 2022 by The Career Center
Monday, March 7, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Meet with school districts from across Illinois and the country and be ready to have a conversation about your interest in the school district. To learn more and RSVP, click here.
2022 Lockin Spring Recruiting Season: Global Talents Career Fair
The Lockin/GUCCU 2022 recruiting team has shared the latest schedule of 2022 spring campus recruiting events for Chinese international students. To RSVP and learn more about on-site as well as virtual career fair events, click here. For the event page, visit here.
Sunday Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Reviews
Sundays, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m., The Career Center Online
Get feedback on your resume without having to schedule an appointment. Reviews are via Zoom. Click here to get the link.
Career Drop-In Advising
Monday - Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and Friday from 10:00 a.m.- Noon. The Career Center Resource Center, 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign, IL 61820 (Across from the Alma Mater)
Our Graduate Assistants will help you with any career-related concern by connecting you to relevant resources and accurate information. During these 10 - 15-minute sessions, you will learn about resources for finding internships, strategies for choosing a major, or tips for an upcoming interview. You will also, get feedback on your resume without having to schedule an appointment. Please bring a paper copy.
Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Reviews
Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., The Career Center Resource Center, 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign, IL 61820 (Across from the Alma Mater)
Get feedback on your resume without having to schedule an appointment. Please bring a paper copy.
Upcoming Virtual and In-Person Events/Workshops/Info Sessions/Fairs
Virtual Session by Capital One: Preparing for the Hybrid Workplace
Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Join Capital One associates who talk through how to prepare for your future whether you are joining a virtual or hybrid workspace. To learn more about this virtual session, visit Handshake.
Virtual Session by Goldman Sachs: 2022 Chicago Global Markets
Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Register here.
Meet with the professionals of Goldman Sachs at their upcoming events to learn more about the opportunities they offer in the Global Markets Division in their Chicago office. Only students that register will receive virtual event details.
On & Off-Campus Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
The Career Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Application deadline: March 25, 2022, by 11:55 p.m.
The Career Center is looking for 2 international students to participate in research. It will inform the center about the strengths and limitations of an interest questionnaire used to help students choose majors and occupations. Research participants will engage in an hour one-on-one interview conducted via Zoom. If you would like to contribute by helping improve the services provided to the U of I community of international, please email Diana Lesmes at dianael2@illinois.edu to schedule an appointment for the interview. Each participant will receive a gift card for their time and contribution.
2022 Unilever Leadership Internship Program-China
2022 Unilever Leadership Internship Program-China has been launched and you can find the detail information here.The 10 Green pass is also available for Illinois’s students who will go directly into video interview stage.
HR Marketing Intern (2022-2023) at Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), IL, USA
Application deadline: April 1, 2022, by 12:00 p.m.
The CTA operates the nation's second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs. To learn more, click here.
Senior Manager Tata Sustainability Group at Tata Group, India
Application deadline: March 22, 2022, 12:10 a.m.
Tata group is a global enterprise in which Tata Sustainability group (TSG) guides, supports, and provides thought leadership to all Tata group companies in embedding sustainability in their business strategies and demonstrating responsibility towards society and the environment. To learn about this position, visit Handshake.
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