285th INTLconnect Newsletter- September 22, 2021
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 285th 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: LinkedIn (Virtual)
Monday, October 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 848 9023 5778 and Password: 130140
Learn about LinkedIn, a critical networking tool for international students, in our second workshop on Monday, October 4. This series has been organized and based on the different needs of our international students. Stay tuned for the RSVP link on Handshake.
Illinois International Student Career Forum
Wednesday, September 29, 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
Register here: https://go.illinois.edu/InternationalStudentCareerForum
Attend the Illinois International Student Career Forum for a chance to learn more about career opportunities and hear directly from companies looking for international students! This event will take place virtually (via Zoom) in two parts: the first hour (4:00-5:00 pm) will consist of an employer panel, with moderated questions related to international student career topics. The second hour (5:00-6:00 pm) will include an open networking opportunity, where students can meet and engage with employers to share experiences, network, and ask questions.
Events/Programs/Services by The Career Center and Career Offices on Campus
University of Illinois Graduate and Professional School Fair
Wednesday, October 13, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Illinois Graduate and Professional School Fair provides a platform to speak with admissions representatives from a variety of health professions, law, master's, and PhD programs. This is your opportunity to ask questions about pre-requisites, required experience, the admissions process, and more. Register here for the school fair: https://go.illinois.edu/GradProfessionalFair
Sunday Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Reviews
Sunday, September 26, Reviews are via Zoom. For details, click here.
Get feedback on your resume without scheduling an appointment.
Career Qualified Podcast: New Episode on Career Fair Preparation
Career Qualified is a podcast that will give you a recruiter's answers to commonly asked questions, and how you can leverage this in your own professional development. This conversational and approachable podcast is for students at all levels and all majors. You can easily search for ‘Career Qualified’ and find it on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or, simply by clicking on the links below:
Upcoming Virtual and In-Person Events/Workshops/Info Sessions/Fairs
2021 Lockin 80 Days Event for Global Young Talents
LockinChina.com is a platform that focuses on the development of Chinese overseas talents. As, the Chinese campus recruiting season is approaching, they are conducting a series of free events for overseas students seeking a career in China. To learn more, visit here.
Boston Career Forum Online 2021
For Japanese-English Bilinguals: Held until November 30, 2021
BCF is currently being held online, until Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Students will have several opportunities to speak virtually to company representatives, apply, and interview. To register and learn more, click here.
On & Off-Campus Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Sea Management Associate Program (MAP) at Sea Limited, Singapore
Application deadline: October 10, 2021 by 2:00 p.m.
Sea is a global consumer internet company founded in Singapore. The Sea Management Associate Program (MAP) is Sea’s flagship program for aspiring graduates who seek to work within the technology industry. To learn more and apply, visit Handshake.
Advisory Cloud Engineer - (Global Future Leaders) at Lenovo Global (Worldwide & Remote)
Application deadline: November 1, 2021 by 8:05 a.m.
Lenovo, a global computer networking company, is recently hiring under their Global Future Leaders program. To learn more and apply, visit Handshake.
Pre-Professional Graduate Assistant at The Career Center at Illinois, the Division of Student Affairs University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Application deadline: December 9, 2021, by 11:55 a.m.
The Pre-Professional Graduate Assistant (PGA) is responsible for recruiting, training, evaluating and supervising the Career Services Paraprofessionals (CSP). In addition, the PGA is expected to assist in providing career drop-in services and facilitating workshops. To learn more and apply, visit Handshake.
Technical/Software Support (full-time) & Algorithm Engineer (Intern) at HeyGears, CA, USA
HeyGears is a technology company with 3D printing applications and digital intelligent manufacturing technologies. The tech support engineer role prefers bilingual students and also will sponsor a visa and accept OPT. To apply, visit Handshake.
2022 Unilever Future Leadership Program-China & Korea
Unilever, a global consumer brand, hiring for multiple positions in China and Korea. For more details about these positions, click here.
Regional CRM (Strategy & Analytics) at Shopee Singapore Private Limited, Singapore
Application deadline: November 3, 2021, by 10:55 a.m.
Shopee is an e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an online shopping experience through payment and logistical support. To learn about this position, visit Handshake.
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