257th INTLconnect Newsletter- October 13, 2020
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 257th 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.
INTL News
2020 International Career Festival (ICF) - Alumni Panels
Friday, October 16, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The International Career Festival (ICF) will offer wonderful virtual networking experiences for international students. Come and learn from alumni who used to be international students and are now working at leading industry in the U.S. Students can choose from three concurrent alumni panels discussing their industry expertise in business, big data, and engineering. ICF is hosted by the University of Illinois Career Services Council (CSC) International Connections Committee. RSVP : go.illinois.edu/2020ICF
Invited Alumni
- Vince Song: FP&A Manager at Sonder Inc.
- Wei-Min Chen: Engineering Program Manager at Apple
- Kabid Choudhury: Partner at PwC
- Kefu Zhu: Sr. Data Scientist at Capital One
- Jennifer Min: Sr. Advisor of Actuarial Services at CVS Health
- Claire Wu: Business Intelligence at Wayfair
- Varun Gupta: Computational Scientist at ExxonMobil
- Otto Hucke: Sr. Product Engineer at Tesla
Events/Programs by The Career Center and Career Offices On Campus
University of Illinois Graduate, Law & Professional School Fair
Thursday, October 15. Registration is open now. Admission representatives from more than 160 gradutate programs will join to help the students navigate through their admission process.
- Graduate & Professional School fair : 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Law School Fair : 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Returning Home: Career Opportunities in Asia for Taiwanese Students
Friday, October 30, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Zoom Link: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkc--spzIsH9PwfvVdQlUVnRRGQ0nAJNtq Meeting ID: 959 4649 9657
This session targets Taiwanese students and alumni who are looking for career opportunities in Taiwan and Asian countries such as Japan and Singapore. Taiwanese Student Association (TSA) at Illinois is a co-host. The event is delivered in Chinese Mandarin. Register on Handshake.
DINE: Diversity & Inclusion Networking Exchange
Wednesday, November 4, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Engage with employers who value diversity in the workplace. Practice networking with company representatives in a virtual setting. Register in advance. Registration link: https://go.illinois.edu/dine2020 Details on Handshake.
Sunday Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Reviews
Happening Sundays throughout the semester 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; check-in for a Virtual Review!
Happy Sunday for all students! You can now get your Resume, Cover letters, LinkedIn profile reviewed even on the weekend! Get feedback without scheduling an appointment.
The First Interview of the Success Story Interview Series
https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/channel/The+Career+Center/181458111
The INTLconnect Success Story Interview Series shows interviews with international students and alumni whose job search stories are exemplary to international students. The Career Center's International Student Team interviewed Yawei Tong, a recent Accounting alumnus who used to complete the CC-I program of The Career Center and is going to Deloitte Chicago office for a tax consultant position.
During this interview Yawei delineated how her experience of the Career Certificate – International Students (CC-I) program at The Career Center helped her towards an effective job search, suggestions to those who are seeking opportunities in business firms amid this COVID-19 as well as her study abroad experiences in brief with some networking tips.
Upcoming Virtual Events/Workshops/Info Sessions
Amazon Software Development Engineer – Virtual Event Series
Wednesday, October 21, 2:00 a.m.
Amazon Student Programs has launched the 2020-2021 hiring season for internship and full-time opportunities. Connect to learn more about Amazon and their upcoming virtual events. Visit Handshake.
Merkle Digital Media, Marketing, Analytics and D&I Virtual Recruitment Event for Intern and Early Career Talent
Wednesday, October 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register on Handshake.
Join to learn more about the work and careers in Digital and Marketing Analytics during this upcoming virtual recruitment event. A panel of presenters will introduce you to the agency details.
Zurich Corporate Strategy Internship: Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, October 14, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register on Handshake.
Zurich is looking for an intern to join its Corporate Strategy team in Schaumburg, Illinois (Chicago area) for the summer of 2021. To learn more RSVP for this info session.
Synchrony Webinar with Will Kievit- VP Integrated Payments & Innovation Leader
Wednesday, October 14, starts from 5:30 p.m. Register on Handshake.
Join Synchrony's VP of Integrated Payments & Innovation Leader to learn how you can join their team as a Technology Intern.
Employment Opportunities
Project Engineer (Civil Engineer) at JMA Civil, Inc., CA, USA
Application deadline: January 1, 2021 12:05 a.m.
JMA Civil is a rail and civil design consulting firm focusing on freight and transit rail-served industries. To apply click here.
Career Services Paraprofessionals (CSPs) at The Career Center at Illinois
Application deadline: October 26, by 11:59 p.m.
These student leaders represent The Career Center at campus events, and are trained to provide quality resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews, as well as an array of presentations that focus on career readiness and development. Details on CSP recruitment can be found here.
KAISA 2021 Global Campus Recruitment: Virtual Session by ZHAOPIN LTD
Thursday, August 20, 9:50 p.m. - Thursday, December 31, 2:50 a.m.
KAISA Group, one of the leading investment business groups in China, receives applications for its 2021 recruitment. Fresh graduates can join KAISA group for joining various business departments of KAISA.To learn more visit Handshake
Marketing and Business Development Intern at GOALOOP, NY,USA
Application deadline: December 30, 10:55 p.m.
Goaloop is a tech start-up based in Manhattan which recently reached beta launch. To apply click here.
Multiple Positions at C.P. Group, China
Data Analytics Consultant at Dunn Solutions, MN, USA
Dunn Solutions is currently searching for talented IT consultants to add to their data team. To apply click here.
Off-Campus Upcoming Events/Workshops
LockIn China Interview Fairs
LockIn China, a recruiting company in China targeting Chinese students studying outside China offers opportunities for being interviewed in person by more than 50 employers in China. If you are now physically in China after graduation, please consider registering for this event.
http://promotions.lockinu.com/eightyDay/2020jobfair
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 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 schedule a 30-minute Career Coaching with our career coaches. 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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