323rd INTLconnect Newsletter- January 18, 2023
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 323rd 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
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.
Apply to CC-I Today! The 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
Attend to the Spring 2023 International Student Career Series (ISCS)!!
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.
Global Professional Spotlight Series
Friday, February 3, Noon - 1:00 pm CST (Virtual). RSVP on Handshake.
The Global Professional Spotlight Series of workshops focuses on the transition of an international student from being an international student to a professional in the U.S. The series is designed to help students understand the journey of other international students who have been absorbed into the U.S. workforce. In this edition, meet Vatsal Nahata who currently works at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a Research Analyst. Nahata graduated from the Yale University with a Master of Arts degree in International and Development Economics in May 2020 and thereafter landed a role at the World Bank as a Consultant. Join us to understand the career growth trajectory of this young trailblazer!
The Career Center Spring 2023 Event Calendar for International Students
Mark your calendar for the upcoming events in Spring 2023 exclusively geared towards our international students on campus. Further details and RSVP link will be posted soon on Handshake.
For questions, please reach out to Dr. Pankaj Desai - Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center at pankaj1@illinois.edu.
Reminder: Updated CPT, OPT, AT list Fall 2022 to Learn about International Friendly Companies!
This week the INTL team of Career Center will update the most recent international student friendly company list on International students 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
Global Engagement Lounge
Topic: American Work Culture: Preparing for and Thriving in the Workplace
Wednesday, February 1, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
In this workshop, Dr. Pankaj Desai - the Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center will discuss strategies to prepare for and thrive in the U.S. workplace. Participants will be introduced to the broad contours of the American work culture and the stereotypes that exist around such a work culture. Participants would also be invited to share their understanding of the differences between the work cultures of the U.S. and their country of origin. This workshop aims to facilitate an enriched understanding of the U.S. work culture and assist the participants in the navigation of intercultural differences to be able to thrive in the American workplace.
Research Park Career Fair
Tuesday, February 28, 4-7 PM, Illinois Conference Center
Join at the 17th annual Research Park Career Fair to meet with Research Park companies, both startups and corporate innovation centers. Explore internship opportunities and full-time positions in Champaign. Learn more and register here.
Attend the Spring 2023 Career Fairs All over the Campus!
To learn more about the Career Fairs that are organized by different campus units and departments, visit Handshake.UIUC Students from All majors are welcome in All career fairs!
MLK Advocacy for Social Justice Celebration 2023
Each year, the Cities of Champaign and Urbana come together with Champaign County, the Village of Rantoul, Parkland College and the University of Illinois to host a countywide celebration honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The 2023 theme for this year’s celebration is “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” View this event calendar for details.
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