335th INTLconnect Newsletter- September 7, 2023
CONTACT:
- Shoptorshi Rahman, Assistant Director for International Students Career Development at The Career Center at Illinois (rahman12@illinois.edu)
- Kanchan Kulhalli, Graduate Assistant for International Students at The Career Center at Illinois (kk76@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 335th issue of The Career Center’s INTLconnect Newsletter. This weekly newsletter covers career-related information for international students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For regular career resources for international students, 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 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4194132/">INTLconnect at Illinois
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INTL News
Global Professional Spotlight Series (Online)
Friday, September 8, 12 PM-1 PM CDT. RSVP on https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1339606">Handshake.
Do you want to be updated on the latest news on the job markets for international students? 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. In this edition, you will have the opportunity to meet Kai Shen, a MHRIR 17 graduate, and is a Manager in the People Advisory Services at EY.
2023 International Illini Networking in Chicago (IINC)
Sunday, October 15, 7:30 AM-7:30 PM CDT. RSVP on https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1339497">Handshake.
We are pleased to announce that the 2023 International Illini Networking in Chicago (IINC) will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2023. IINC is a career event to help current international students network with alumni who were once international students themselves. One hundred (100) selected international students will leave campus and meet with more than 30 alumni to expand their network. IINC is hosted by the International Student Career Connections Committee and International Student and Scholar Services. To learn more and apply, visit Handshake.
Attend to the Fall 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 https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/events">Career Center event calendar to learn more. To learn more about all INTL programs, visit here: https://linktr.ee/INTLconnect">https://linktr.ee/INTLconnect
Other Events/Resources/Job Opportunities
Suit -Up Event (In-Person)
Saturday, September 9, 5 PM-8 PM CDT, JCPenney, 2000 N Neil St, Champaign, IL. RSVP on https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1325322">Handshake.
The Career Center and Illinois Student Council are teaming up with JCPenney to provide University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign students with a special in-store shopping event. Students can shop for quality professional career wear at extremely affordable prices (up to 50% savings) not available to the public. Round-trip transportation will be provided from campus to the store.
Career Fairs - Maximize Your Experience (In-Person)
Tuesday, September 12, 5 PM-6 PM CDT, RSVP on https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1354296">Handshake.
This workshop teaches you what to expect as well as how to create your elevator pitch, navigate employer booths, and follow up with employers after the event.
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