330th INTLconnect Newsletter- March 22, 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 330th 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. Do you know that we are on Instagram now? Follow us on Instagram @uiucINTLcareers to get information on all the INTLevents and career development opportunities. Join us on LinkedIn - the largest group for UIUC international students and alumni on LinkedIn!
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INTL News
International Career Festival (In-person)
Friday, March 24, 3:00-6:00 pm CDT, Campus Instructional Facility (CIF) | Room 4029 (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801)
join us for the 2023 International Career Festival (ICF), a campus-wide, half-day event dedicated solely to international students! **REGISTRATION NECESSARY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT** For inquiries such as, Why you should attend ICF & Who should attend ICF, visit Handshake.
Global Professional Spotlight
Friday, March 24, Noon -1:00 pm. To learn more, visit 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. This series will help international students understand the global professional’s job search process.
Thriving in the U.S. Work Culture Through Intercultural Awareness
Monday, March 27, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Gregory Hall, Room 223 (810 S Wright St, Urbana). For more information and RSVP on Handshake
In this workshop, Dr. Pankaj Desai - the Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center and Kimberly Yao, Associate Director of Office of International Student and Scholar Services will discuss strategies to prepare for and thrive in the U.S. workplace. For questions, please reach out to Dr. Pankaj Desai at pankaj1@illinois.edu
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. To learn more about all INTL programs, visit here: https://linktr.ee/INTLconnect
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. To learn more about all INTL programs, visit here: https://linktr.ee/INTLconnect. For questions, please reach out to Dr. Pankaj Desai - Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center at pankaj1@illinois.edu.
Other Events/Resources/Job Opportunities
Scientists/Engineers (Remote) at memQ Inc., Chicago, IL
memQ Inc., a Chicago-based quantum hardware startup, is looking for talented scientists/engineers with experience in integrated photonics design, fabrication, and characterization to solve engineering challenges that will enable the quantum internet.
Photonic Design Engineer (Appropriate for MS and Ph.D. graduates)
Process Integration Engineer (Appropriate for all degree levels)
Application deadline: by September 30, 2023 12:00 a.m.
Please note that the employer is open to accept OPT and sponsoring a work visa. Also, the CEO/hiring manager is available for direct messaging via Handshake.
2023 Women's Career Institute
Saturday, March 25 at Levis Faculty Center -Interested in attending? Complete the Form to register.
The WRC Career Institute is a free, day-long career and leadership development focused on addressing concerns that women and gender minorities commonly face when first entering the workforce. Lunch is included at no cost. The 2023 WRC Career Institute will be held on Saturday, March 25 at the Levis Faculty Center, courtesy of the Humanities Research Institute
SAALC Attendee Registration Form
The 4th annual SAALC will be hosted on Saturday, April 8, 2023, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. CST at the Siebel Center for Design. For more information check out our AACC website! If you are interested in attending this event, please fill out this SAALC Registration Form
The South Asian American Leadership Conference (SAALC) was created to educate and empower students to network and develop relationships. It also strives to foster unity, strengthen the community, provide opportunities for leadership development, and offer safe spaces to talk about the issues and challenges South Asian American students face. This year, their goal is to have workshops led by student leaders along with keynote speakers to have an engaging conference.
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