298th INTLconnect Newsletter- February 11, 2022
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 298th 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
Spring 2022 AUCA Virtual Career Events by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Shanghai Office. Online-March through April, 2022
AUCA is an open organization for overseas university representatives, based in Mainland China, to exchange information and resources, pursue collaboration, and learn best practices. Over 150 university representatives from more than 90 overseas universities have joined AUCA and their events. To learn more and register, click here. More about the workshops, click here.
International Student Career Series Spring 2022
February 24: LinkedIn Workshop (Online), Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Meeting ID: 811 8550 5414 and Password: 289633
The Career Center has decided to postpone CC-I program until next semester, but the good news is, you can take advantage of our upcoming workshop series. This professional development series has been adopted and modified from CC-I program contents and is based on the various needs of our international students.
In the first workshop, you will learn about LinkedIn, a critical networking tool for international students. This series is based on the different needs of our international students.
- February 24: LinkedIn Workshop (Online)
- March 10: Elevator pitch and Networking (In-Person)
- March 24: Resume and Cover letter (In-Person)
- April 7: Job Search Resources (In-Person)
- April 21: Interviewing & Storytelling (In-Person)
2022 International Illini Networking (IIN) by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Thursday, February 24, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
IIN is a great platform to connect with more than 20 former international students about their journey and experiences in various industries. For registration and alumni profiles: go.illinois.edu/IIN2022
Events/Programs/Services by The Career Center and Career Offices on Campus
Educators' Job Fair (Virtual) - Spring 2022 by The Career Center
Monday, March 7, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Meet with school districts from across Illinois and the country and be ready to have a conversation about your interest in the school district. To learn more and RSVP, click here.
2022 Lockin Spring Recruiting Season: Global Talents Career Fair
The Lockin/GUCCU 2022 recruiting team has shared the latest schedule of 2022 spring campus recruiting events for Chinese international students. To RSVP and learn more about on-site and virtual career fair events, click here. For the event page, visit here.
Career Drop-In Advising
Monday - Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and Friday from 10:00 a.m. Noon. The Career Center Resource Center, 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign, IL 61820 (Across from the Alma Mater).
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 internships, strategies for choosing a major, or tips for an upcoming interview. You will also, get feedback on your resume without having to schedule an appointment. Please bring a paper copy.
Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Reviews
Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Career Center Resource Center, 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign, IL 61820 (Across from the Alma Mater).
Get feedback on your resume without having to schedule an appointment. Please bring a paper copy.
Upcoming Virtual and In-Person Events/Workshops/Info Sessions/Fairs
Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Virtual Information Session, Thursday, February 24, 9:00 a.m. CDT, MSA Webinar, and
MSA Admissions Chat, every Thursday and Friday, Noon- 1:00 p.m. CDT, MSA Admissions Chat
The MSA program at UIUC is a one year, STEM-designated accounting program designed for students of all academic backgrounds. A bachelor's degree in accounting is not required. Attend the webinar to learn about the application process (including fee waivers), career outcomes, GMAT waivers and scholarships.
You can also stop by their MSA Admissions Express Advising Sessions to get your questions answered. Application fee waivers available to all qualified on-campus students who join
Morgan Stanley Asia International Women’s Day Series
As Morgan Stanley recognizes the importance of having a diverse workforce. This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) a series of virtual events will be organized to celebrate gender diversity at Morgan Stanley Asia. To learn more and join, click here.
On & Off-Campus Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Data Analytics Intern at Home Partners of America, IL, USA
Application deadline: April 29, 2022, by 11:15 a.m.
Home Partners of America is a residential real estate investment company. According to Handshake, the employer accepts OPT/CPT. To apply and learn more, visit Handshake.
Undergraduate Intern at Asian American Cultural Center (AACC), UIUC
Application deadline: February 25, 2022, by 11:59 p.m.
This internship recruitment is open to all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign undergraduate students and majors. Domestic and international student applicants are welcome. First and second-year students are also highly encouraged to apply. There are two steps to apply: First attend an info session at the AACC, and second, apply online. Find more details about AACC, this position, and the application process, check in Box folder.
Sales Management Trainee at OPPO (Worldwide)
Application deadline: February 27, 2022, by 10:00 a.m.
OPPO is a global information technology company. To learn more about this position, visit Handshake.
Assistant Manager (Business Development) at Tridge Trade Inc., South Korea
Application deadline: February 27, 2022, by 9:00 p.m.
Tridge is an agricultural trading platform on the internet and software industry. To learn more about this position, visit Handshake.
Statistical Programmer I at WuXi AppTec, Inc., Shanghai, China
Application deadline: June 30, 2022 by 10:55 a.m.
WuXi AppTec is in the global pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Their Statistical Programmers (SPs) are responsible to apply industry and regulatory standards to create and maintain standardized databases for clinical trial data. To apply click here.
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