319th INTLconnect Newsletter- November 16, 2022
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 319th 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
Get Ready for Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) and International Student Career Navigator - Spring 2023 Info Session (In-Person + Online)
This nationally awarded program helps international students become more competitive job/internship candidates. Through a 9-week series of workshops, peer mentoring, immersive experiences, and learning activities you will build a high level of career competence and learn practical information, skills, and strategies. You will receive direct feedback and build a supportive network of peers. Upon completion, you will be awarded a Career Certificate, a valuable credential to market your workplace readiness to potential employers. This program is open to all international students enrolled in in-person academic programs at UIUC.
Learn more, visit: https://linktr.ee/INTLconnect
Opportunities in the Research Park for International Students
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 25, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. CST
Location: The Career Center, 715 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61820, Conference Room 143
This event is hosted by The Career Center and the Research Park and is designed to inform the international students about the various opportunities that exist at the University of Illinois Research Park. The Assistant Director of Talent, Emily Neal, will share opportunities at the Research Park and answer any questions pertaining to international student employment / research at the Research Park. RSVP here to reserve in-person attendance. Participants on the waitlist can still attend the event remotely via Zoom.
For questions, please reach out to Dr. Pankaj Desai - Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center at pankaj1@illinois.edu.
International Student Career Series Fall 2022
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. Only one workshop left!
International Student Career Series: Engaging in effective storytelling techniques during job interviews
Date/time: Tuesday, November 29, 3:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m. CST, Location: Siebel Center for Design | Classroom 1002
RSVP on Handshake. Detail information is provided on The Career Center event website.
Global Career Network (GCN) Fall 2022
Time/Date: December 1, 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Location: The Career Center, 715 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61820, Conference Room 143
Are you an international student serving RSO? Do you want a voice on campus?
You are invited to join the Global Career Network a forum for international student serving RSOs to advance the career development of the international student community at Illinois through collaboration, networking, and engagement through The Career Center. Students do not have to be affiliated with an RSO to join this meeting.To learn more, contact: Dr. Pankaj Desai, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development
Other Events/Resources
International Education Fall 2022: Weekly Wednesday Evening Event
GEL - Global Engagement Lounge: Giving Thanks on International Day for Tolerance
Date/Time: November 16, 5:30 -7:00 p.m.
Location: 1210 West Nevada Street (Asian American Cultural Center)
Learn the history of International Day for Tolerance and celebrate diversity with open-mindedness and appreciation of different cultures. Show your gratitude to others and be a happier self. Join GEL for an evening of friendship, food and fun activities.
Accenture Technology Networking-UIUC (Virtual)
Friday, November 18, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CST. Details on Handshake.Sign up to meet with Accenture consultants in a 1:1 fashion for 15 minutes to learn about their experiences in the consulting industry.
Thanksgiving Dinner by International Student and Scholar Services
Date/Time: November 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Location: Community United Church of Christ (805 S 6th St, Champaign)
ISSS invites you to share Thanksgiving Dinner. This event is completely free! Please register at go.illinois.edu/Thanksgiving22. Space is limited, so register today!
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