Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 246th 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.
INTL News
Summer 2020 AUCA Employer Talks
If you are looking for employment opportunities in China, the Summer 2020 AUCA Employer Talks and Career Fairs would be the events you should attend. Top global and Chinese employers in China, such as P&G, Mars, EY, BOE, Bloomberg, ByteDance, will offer info sessions in early August. The student registration for Summer 2020 AUCA Career Fairs is still available (see the links below). The University of Illinois Shanghai Office is part of AUCA (American Universities’ China Association) that is hosting these events.
Events/Programs by The Career Center
Summer International Student Career Meetup: Career Planning & Job Search
Friday, July 31, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at https://go.illinois.edu/INTLmeetup
Are you wondering how you can plan your career and professional skill development for Fall 2020? Do you want to be updated on the latest news on the job/internship markets for international students? This is the last session of our Summer International Student Career Meetups.
The Career Center Info Night For International Students
Thursday, August 20, 7:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m.: Zoom Meeting ID – 929 6750 4134
Friday, August 28, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Zoom Meeting ID – 947 2653 5945
New and continuing international students will be introduced to services, programs and resources of The Career Center provided in the Fall 2020 semester. In the fall, The Career Center will offer various virtual programs to help international students become more competitive job/internship candidates. Also, you can learn about Returning Home Series, a new workshop series for those who want to explore opportunities in popular or emerging industries in their home countries such as China, South Korea, India, and Taiwan.
Career Certificate – International Students (CC-I) Info Sessions
August 24, August 25, August 31, September 1, and September 4, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Zoom link: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/92793650966
If you want to apply to the Fall 2020 Career Certificate – International Students (CC-I) program, you must attend one of the CC-I information sessions. CC-I is a nine-week training program to help international students develop job/internship search and networking skills. Undergraduate and Master’s students can apply. First-year undergraduate students are encouraged to apply to the CC-I program in 2021 after getting used to the campus.
On-Campus Opportunities
LAS 100 Paid Internship Opportunity For LAS Students
Don’t miss the fantastic paid internship opportunity ($10 per hour)! LAS 100 online course is recruiting student interns to work with new international students this fall. To serve as an intern, you should be an enrolled student at the College of LAS, but no need to be on campus. Students who have experience working with international students as a mentor or a group facilitator may be preferred. Engaging in the U.S. academic work environment, you will gain skills in communication, leadership, and collaboration. Check the job description here. To apply for this one-of-a-kind leadership opportunity, fill in the application form and send it to Dr. HyeJin Tina Yeo at hyeo8@illinois.edu.
Employment Opportunities
2021 Full-time Positions at ByteDance, Shanghai & Shenzhen, China
ByteDance, a fast-growing internet business company in China, has posted multiple positions in its Shanghai and Shenzhen offices on Handshake. They target those who graduate in 2021.
2021 Internship at Temasek, Singapore, China, and the U.S.
Temasek, an investment company owned by the Singaporean government, has posted its 2021 internship program for those who are planning to graduate in December 2021 or May 2022. Please click this for details.
2021 Summer Internship at Morgan Stanley Asia, Various Countries in Asia
Morgan Stanley Asia is receiving applications for its 2021 summer internship programs. If you are interested in the investment banking industry in Asia, consider applying to this internship. The internships are available in its offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Singapore. The application deadline for the summer analyst internship, one of the most popular intern positions is August 2 in Asian times. Please see the details here.
Internship for May 2020 Graduates at Maeil Dairies, Seoul, South Korea
Maeil Dairies, one of the top three dairy product manufacturers in South Korea, is receiving applications for its global business internship program that will run from September 2020 through February 2021. Those who graduated in May 2020 or will graduate in August 2020 from universities outside South Korea, and are authorized to work in South Korea can apply. Interns who perform well will be converted to full-time employees. If you are interested, please send your resume to Ms. Minjin Han at minji5064@maeil.com by August 2 (Korean Time).
McKinsey Middle East Office Info Session for Undergraduate Candidate
McKinsey, a leading global strategic consulting firm, will provide a recruitment info session for undergraduate candidates in the U.S. who are graduating in 2021 and are interested in positions at its Middle East offices. The info session will happen on Sunday, August 16, from 10 a.m. – noon. You must sign up by August 9 to attend it. See the details here.
The Career Center (TCC) Resources and Virtual Appointment
Amid pandemic, you are not alone in your job search process. To make your experience easier, we have listed a few resources in the box folder. During the summer, you can make appointments with advisors at The Career Center and check out what drop-in services are available at The Career Center.
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