253rd INTLconnect Newsletter- September 15, 2020
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 253rd 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
2020 ICF Virtual Interview Competition for International Students
The application deadline has been extended : September 21, 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
Preparing for a Virtual Career Fair: Watch a Recorded Workshop about Virtual Career Fairs .Virtual Career Fair Prep Workshop on Monday, September 21, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Zoom https://go.illinois.edu/VirtualCareerFairPrep2
Visit The Career Center website to know what to expect and how to prapare befor the virtual career fairs. You will also learn how to approach employers and follow-up after the fair. With many networking and job/internship search opportunities moving to virtual platforms, its important to know what to expect before participating in a virtual career fair. Attending a virtual career fair is an important step towards obtaining an internship or full-time employment. This workshop teaches you what to expect as well as how to create your elevator pitch, navigate employer sessions, and follow up with employers after the event.
Events/Programs by The Career Center and Career Offices On Campus
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
Industry Experts Resume Review Event by The Career Center
Tuesday, September 22, Noon – 3:00 p.m. Deadline to sign up is September 20, 11:55 p.m.
This is an opportunity for students to connect with employers and get feedback on their resumes.Resume review slots will be 10 minutes long through Zoom. Slots are first-come-first served. Students that sign up will be emailed a confirmation with the zoom link on Monday, September 21. Students can sign up for a resume review slot in Handshake.
Returning Home: China Series
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. On September 18, 2020, two alumni, Mia Xin, Talent Acquisition Manager at Tencent and Xuran Peng, Product Strategy at ByteDance are invited. Sign up via Handshake.
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. Particularily featured will be the, Boston Career Forum Online 2020 the biggest recruiting event in the US for English-Japanese bilinguals happening online this year.
International Student Job Search and Networking Workshops
Two workshops will cover job search and networking strategies and tips for international students. These two workships will cover the same content.
- Friday, September 25, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., RSVP on Handshake.
Meeting link:https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckdO6tpjIiHNxLKCSrvkfkaW W9xUSAFmy Zoom Meeting ID: 939 3758 9868 Passcode: 409258
- Thursday, October 1, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., RSVP on Handshake.
Meeting link: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMld CqrDIuHtWQFuAXjI1BHzoltvnI5iKr Zoom Meeting ID: 978 0922 9441 Passcode: 367665
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.
Upcoming Virtual Events/Workshops/Info Sessions
Alumni Experience Sharing: GM China Finance Internship
Monday, September 21, 2020, 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
General Motors, GM China is the most comprehensive and advanced automotive company in China. Gain knowledge about GM China and the Finance 2021 Summer Internship Program. To learn more and register visit Handshake.
Synchrony Information Session
Wednesday, September 16, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Meeting link: https://synchrony.recsolu.com/video/lHO-2BEC-FPS
This virtual session will offer insight into Synchrony’s business and the immersive experiences available for students to get a critical jump-start in a career in Data Analytics. RSVP for the event on Handshake
Employment Opportunities & Information Sessions
Engineer at Arkansas Department of Transportation, AR, USA
Application Deadline: October 16, 2020 by 12:00 a.m.
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) provides transportation solutions to support Arkansas' economy. They will accept CPT/OPT. Apply on Handshake.
Intern at Tata Global (Remote) Summer Internships 2021, India
Application Deadline : December 31, 2020 by 12:25 PM
Tata group is a global enterprise, headquartered in India. The Tata Global Internships is a program designed to give you a detailed insight into their businesses and gain a strategic view across industries. Apply on Handshake.
P&G China 2021 Campus Recruiting Webinar
P&G China has shared their 2021 Campus Recruiting Webinar to hire our graduates. Interested students please go through the link https://uofi.box.com/s/fk81j9w82xmtj9rmjqqgbi0erv3wazji
Undergraduate/Graduate Research Fellow at Hydrologic, Illinois Enactus (On Campus)
Hydrologic is a project at Illinois Enactus, a social entrepreneurship organization on campus. Working with Hydrologic, the project fellow will not only be able to engage in engineering concepts but also work with a non-profit to give back to the community. Interested students may click here to know more and apply.
CTBC Post-COVID-19 Financial Job Market in Taiwan
Wednesday, September 15, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Meeting link: https://www.surveycake.com/s/rNZ3B
Through this workshop, the students will learn how to apply different majors and knowledge in the financial industry and how to navigate the job market after the COVID-19. RSVP on Handshake.
Analyst Graduate Programme at Deutsche Bank (Corporate Bank), China, Singapore, Hongkong
Application deadline: October 31, 2020 by 10:55 p.m.
Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Posted job details can be found on Handshake.
To apply for the Internship program, China (deadline October 31) with this bank click here.
Multiple Positions at Shopee Singapore Private Limited, Singapore
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. To apply and learn about these positions, visit Handshake.
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 Corporate & Investment Bank (Markets Summer Analyst Program-Sales) at Tokyo
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Japan
Application deadline : September 24, 2020 by 10:00 AM
JPMorgan Chase is one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. To view other internships in Japan and apply click here.
Off-Campus Upcoming Events/Workshops
AUCA (American Universities’ China Association) Online Employer Talks Fall 2020
A series of info sessions by Chinese employers including L’Oreal China, AstraZeneca China , BOE, Standard Chartered China- are going to happen online. Please go through the link : http://aucaevents.mikecrm.com/oP9MIAs for the registration form.
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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