294th INTLconnect Newsletter- December 3, 2021
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 294th 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
Stay Tuned for Fall 2021 Updated CPT, OPT, AT List of International Friendly Companies
The updated CPT/OPT/AT list for Fall 2021 is coming up next week on our international student page of the Career Center. It is helpful to know which companies and organizations have hired Illinois international students on the CPT, OPT, or AT status. The data is from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), and The Career Center updates CPT/OPT/AT company lists twice a year.
Events/Programs/Services by The Career Center and Career Offices on Campus
Career Drop-In Advising
Monday - Thursday from Noon – 2:00 p.m. and on Fridays from Noon – 1:00 p.m. stop by The Career Center!
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 an internship, strategies for choosing a major, or tips for an upcoming interview. Also, get feedback on your resume without having to schedule an appointment. Please bring a paper copy.
Illinois Part-Time Job Fair Spring 2022: In-Person by The Career Center
Thursday, January 27, 2022, Noon - 3:00 p.m., Illini Union, Rooms ABC
The Illinois Part-Time Job Fair is open to students on campus seeking opportunities to make some extra money and build their career competencies while completing their academics. Opportunities at this fair should be paid part-time positions on campus or in the Champaign/Urbana community. To learn more, click here.
Career Qualified Podcast: Career Skills, featuring Molly Robinson from Teach for America
Career Qualified is a new podcast designed to help students navigate professional development through conversations and interviews with recruiters, alumni, and those in the field that can give insight based on their experience. Get an inside scoop on best practices for resumes, interviews, LinkedIn, career fairs, and more through a behind-the-scenes networking perspective in an approachable way - all in the time it takes you to walk across campus. 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
Virtual Session: Amazon Area Manager Information Session
Tuesday, February 8, 2022, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Amazon is looking for high-potential college graduates who are ready to be successful in the Operations field. As an Area Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop your team of Amazon Associates. To get more information about this position, visit Handshake.
BMO Capital Markets Virtual Information Session at University of Illinois
Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join the BMO Capital Markets information session to learn more about their summer 2023 capital markets internship opportunities. To learn more, click here.
On & Off-Campus Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Digital Media Intern at Amtrak, Washington, DC, USA
Application deadline: December 6, 2021, by 10:55 p.m.
The Communications Intern will play a key role in supporting Amtrak's Corporate Communications team. To apply and learn more, visit Handshake.
Marketing Spring Intern at Whiterock Conservancy, IA, USA
Application deadline: May 31, 2022, by 9:55 a.m.
Whiterock Conservancy is a non-profit land trust that balances sustainable agriculture and natural resource protection. To learn more, visit Handshake.
Postgraduate Consultant Program at Dalberg Advisors, India, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Nigeria
Application deadline: January 16, 2022, by 2:55 p.m.
The Dalberg Postgraduate Consultant Program in Dalberg Advisors, a management consulting company, is a 10-12 weeklong program. This program is one of the primary paths to full-time employment for Postgraduate Consultants at Dalberg Advisors. To learn more, visit Handshake.
Finance Data Analysis Intern at Medair, Switzerland
Application deadline: February 2, 2022, by 6:55 a.m.
Medair Global Support Office (GSO) is an NGO that provides operational guidance for country programs, along with both technical and compassionate support. To learn more, visit Handshake.
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