320th INTLconnect Newsletter- November 30, 2022
CONTACT:
- Dr. Pankaj Desai, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center (pankaj1@illinois.edu)
- Shoptorshi Rahman, Graduate Assistant at The Career Center (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 320th 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
The Returning Home: Global Careers Series
The Returning Home: Global Careers Series of workshops is designed for students who are interested in careers in their home country or abroad. In this session focused on China, we will have our invited guests, Matthew Cheong and Zishen Ye, who would share insights about working in China and offer their perspectives on the transitions necessary for someone preparing to work in China after having studied and worked in the U.S.
This session also seeks to uncover how their U.S. experience impacts their work and professional life in China. This would be a great opportunity to connect with these professionals, ask questions during the session, and understand more about preparing for a global career! RSVP now!
Event page: https://lnkd.in/g-j2H5QT
To learn more, contact: Dr. Pankaj Desai, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at pankaj1@illinois.edu
Get Ready for Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) and International Student Career Navigator - Spring 2023 Info Session (In-Person + Online)
This nationally awarded program helps international students become more competitive job/internship candidates. Through a 9-week series of workshops, peer mentoring, immersive experiences, and learning activities you will build a high level of career competence and learn practical information, skills, and strategies. You will receive direct feedback and build a supportive network of peers. Upon completion, you will be awarded a Career Certificate, a valuable credential to market your workplace readiness to potential employers. This program is open to all international students enrolled in in-person academic programs at UIUC.
Learn more, visit: https://linktr.ee/INTLconnect
Opportunities in the Research Park for International Students
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 25, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. CST
Location: The Career Center, 715 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61820, Conference Room 143
This event is hosted by The Career Center and the Research Park and is designed to inform the international students about the various opportunities that exist at the University of Illinois Research Park. The Assistant Director of Talent, Emily Neal, will share opportunities at the Research Park and answer any questions pertaining to international student employment / research at the Research Park. RSVP here to reserve in-person attendance. Participants on the waitlist can still attend the event remotely via Zoom.
For questions, please reach out to Dr. Pankaj Desai - Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center at pankaj1@illinois.edu.
Get Ready for Spring 2023 International Student Career Series
Throughout the school year, the Career Center is offering a series of standalone workshops that are designed specifically to help international students with career readiness and job/internship preparation. Check out the Career Center event calendar to learn more.
The Career Center Spring 2023 Event Calendar for International Students
Mark your calendar for the upcoming events in Spring 2023 exclusively geared towards international students. Further details and RSVP link will be posted soon on Handshake.
Global Career Network (GCN) Fall 2022
Time/Date: December 1, 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Location: The Career Center, 715 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61820, Conference Room 143
Are you an international student serving RSO? Do you want a voice on campus?
You are invited to join the Global Career Network a forum for international student serving RSOs to advance the career development of the international student community at Illinois through collaboration, networking, and engagement through The Career Center. Students do not have to be affiliated with an RSO to join this meeting. To learn more, contact: Dr. Pankaj Desai, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development
Stay tuned for Updated CPT, OPT, AT list Fall 2022 to Learn about International Friendly Companies
Next week we will update the most recent international student friendly company list in international student page of the Career Center (TCC website). It is helpful to know which companies and organizations have hired Illinois international students on the CPT, OPT, AT status. The data is from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), and The Career Center updates company lists twice a year.
Other Events/Resources
International Education Fall 2022
GEL - Global Engagement Lounge: Meal Prep for Finals
Date/Time: November 30 | 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: 1210 West Nevada Street (Asian American Cultural Center)
Join McKinley health educators to learn how to fuel up for finals with balanced snacks. Try new takes on classics such as instant ramen and overnight oats while learning how to optimize your studying with nourishing foods. Co-sponsored by International Education, McKinley Health Center and International Student and Scholar Services. Paid for by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).
Writers Workshop Productivity Writing Groups
Accomplish your writing goals by joining the Writers Workshop for sustained writing in the company of your colleagues from across the disciplines! Our writing group aims to provide community and accountability. Each session begins with a short conversation about goals and ends with a wrap-up of accomplishments. Fall semester writing groups are held Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - noon CT. Join in-person in the Siebel Center for Design or online. Please visit calendar to register in advance.
The Fred S. Bailey Fellowship
The Fred S. Bailey Scholarship Program provides financial support to students of the University of Illinois who who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action.The Fred S. Bailey Undergraduate Awards applications are open! These awards provide undergraduate award recipients $4,000. For more information, visit universityymca.org/bailey.
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