252nd INTLconnect Newsletter- September 8, 2020
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 252nd 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 recorded workshops and events videos, please visit the INTLconnect Media Space channel. To view previous newsletters, visit the Newsletter Blog.
INTL News
Check out our Video Channel : INTLconnect – Career Services for International Students
For the ease of our international students we have recently launched the Media Space channel this semester, Fall-2020. This channel shows recorded workshops on career services, events, and resources for international students provided by the Career Center. If you see an error message when trying to open the link, please enter the URL below in your browser’s address bar.
https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/channel/INTLconnect+-+Career+Services+For+International+Students/173084511/subscribe
2020 ICF Virtual Interview Competition for International Students
The application deadline: September 15, 2020. For details check Handshake
International Career Festival (ICF) is an annual career event for international students, hosted by the 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 on the Handshake events section. Only the first 50 submissions will be evaluated. You are asked to submit recorded answers for two Big Interview questions.
Events/Programs by The Career Center and Career Offices On Campus
Returning Home: China Series
September 11, September 18, and September 25, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Career Center and Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) are co-hosting the Returning Home: China Series to help Chinese students better understand job markets and career opportunities in China. Six alumni who are working at top internet and business consulting companies will speak. Details posted on Handshake.
Returning Home: Career Opportunities in the Civil Engineering Industry in India
Saturday, September 12, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The Career Center and Indian Graduate Students Association (IGSA) are co-hosting the Returning Home: India Series to help Indian students better understand job markets and career opportunities in India. The September 12 session will have Abhijit Shah, Managing Director at Walter P. Moore to highlight the civil engineering industry in India. Please sign up to receive a virtual event link. An additional session for the computer science industry is being planned. For details visit Handshake.
Immigration Attorney Presentation For International Students
Friday, September 25, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Register on Handshake.
Zoom link: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpc-2orDgvG9DfqBIFdlDhu-SogQ...
Zoom Meeting ID: 954 4402 3514 Passcode: 128636
Invited immigration attorneys will speak about visa options for international students who are interested in staying in the U.S. after their OPT period. They will also share their insights on the future of the H1B program. Those who register for this event on Handshake will have a chance to sign up for a free 10-minute consulation session with the attorney.
Global Careers: Boston Career Forum Prep for Japanese Bilinguals
Friday, September 18, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. RSVP on Handshake.
Zoom Link: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtd-Guqj0iHdbwyzpN_xCD4XYs4Z. Zoom Meeting ID: 970 0864 6872
Do you speak Japanese? This workshop will help English-Japanese bilinguals understand career opportunities in the US and in Japan. In particular, the Boston Career Forum, the biggest recruiting event in the US for English-Japanese bilinguals happening online this year, will be featured.
Virtual Career Fairs Fall 2020: Happening this September
A list of other Virtual Career Fairs for Fall 2020, career fair prep and other workshop links can be found on Handshake.
Upcoming Virtual Events/Workshops/Info Sessions
State Farm Insurance Companies: Virtual College Internship Fair!
Thursday, September 10, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
State Farm Virtual College Fair invites you to learn more about current opportunities at State Farm across all locations! Explore job opportunities across all functions at State Farm as well as learn about the hiring process and required steps. Address any questions you have for the employer. Register here: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/state-farm/e/4wZdL.
Capital One : Data Science Information Session for STEM Master's and PhD Students
Thursday, September 10, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT. Register via Handshake.
Are you a STEM Master's or PhD student and interested in a summer Data Science internship? If so, Capital One invites you to an interactive information session and associate panel, their Data Science community, and how Data Science supports their customers everyday. You will also hear from a recruiter about the internship experience and how to apply.
Multiple Positions and Virtual Info Session at PwC China Sourcing Initiative (CSI) Fall 2020. Positions are for full time Associate roles to join the firm in Fall 2021. Friday, September 25, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. To learn more and RSVP, click here.The China Sourcing Initiative (CSI) is designed for overseas students in the United States and Canada who aspire to join for full-time Associate positions in Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau. They have many positions available across the line of services in assurance, tax, advisory and one firm services, at various locations in China, Hong Kong and Macau. PwC is also hosting two similar Coffee Chat Sessions:
PwC CSI Coffee Chat - UIUC Session #1. Click here
PwC CSI Coffee Chat - UIUC Session #2. Click here
BOE 2021 Global Campus Recruitment North America Online Career Talk
Tuesday, September 22, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.,
BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd., founded in April 1993, is an IoT company providing intelligent interface products and professional services for information interaction and human health. For RSVP & Registration Details, click here. Also check out multiple positions at BOE Technology Group, China.To learn about various posted positions and apply click here.
Employment Opportunities & Information Sessions
Data Science Xtern at TechPoint, Indiana, USA
Application Deadline: October 12, 2020 by 10:55 p.m.
TechPoint is the nonprofit industry lead growth accelerator for Indiana's tech ecosystem. The employer accepts CPT/OPT. Apply on Handshake.
2021 Fresh Graduates at Longfor Group (Full-time), China
Application Deadline: October 31, 2020 by 10:55 a.m.
Longfor Group is offering 200 positions of five fields, including product, development, design, data and AI. Details on Handshake.
Full-time Recruitment Positions at Suning.cn, China
Application Deadline: December 30, 2020 by 9:55 a.m.
Suning.cn is China's largest commercial retail company. Suning is recruiting vairous positions to join them this year. Details on Handshake.
Off-Campus Upcoming Events/Workshops
AUCA (American Universities’ China Association) Online Employer Talks Fall 2020
A series of info sessions by Chinese employers including Espressif, Xiaomi, Pfizer China, L’Oreal China, and AstraZeneca China is going to happen online. Please go through the link : http://aucaevents.mikecrm.com/oP9MIAs for the registration form.
Boston Career Forum Online 2020
BCF is world’s largest job fair for Japanes- English bilinguals. With Boston Career Forum Online 2020, you will be able to tune into live seminars where you can directly ask companies questions and also partake in online interviews. Since it is an online event, you can participate from anywhere in the world. Register here. Check Handshake events for Global Careers: Boston Career Forum Prep for Japanese Bilinguals.
LockIn China’s Workshop Series for Chinese Students: 80 Days Event for Global Talent
LockinChina is the very first platform that focuses on the development of Chinese overseas talents. For event registration and details click here.
The Career Center (TCC) Virtual Appointments and Upcoming Events
Make an appointment with an advisor at The Career Center to discuss your job search strategies and have your resume reviewed. Please email Un Yeong Park at park351@illinois.edu if you have difficulties in finding an appointment slot that works for you due to a time difference. Please visit this link to browse all the upcoming events offered by The Career Center. You can also find information on career events, workshops, company info sessions and career fairs provided by The Career Center and other career offices on campus at Handshake.
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