Hi INTLconnect members,
This is The Career Center’s 132nd INTLconnect Newsletter, a weekly e-newsletter covering information for international students and alumni of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For more content, see www.careercenter.illinois.edu/INTLconnect and our INTLconnect at Illinois LinkedIn group.
INTL News
Apply Now! 2017 International Illini Networking Event
We are pleased to announce that the 2017 International Illini Networking in Chicago (IINC) will be held on February 18th. IINC is the career event to help international students network with alumni who were once international students. 100 selected international students will leave campus and meet with 35-40 alumni to expand their network. IINC is hosted by International Student Career Connections Committee, International Student and Scholar Services and University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network.
- Time: Saturday, February 18th, 2017
- Location: University of Illinois at the Chicago campus
- Time: 8:30 am-7:30 pm (actual event time: 11am-4pm)
- Eligibility: All UIUC international students
- Invited alumni roster: https://illinois.edu/emailer/files/117730/iinc_alumni_list_for_i-link.pdf
- Cost: $50 (transportation and lunch included)
- Application: The links are available on January 17th and will run through January 25th on I-Link Events->Career Development Programs page, but they will be closed when the caps are reached.
Spring 2017 CC-I Program Schedule
- Section A: Mondays, February 12th - April 17th from 4-5:45 PM
- Section B: Tuesdays, February 13th - April 18th from 4-5:45 PM
The CC-I program is a unique and innovative career program to help international students develop career skills and become a more competitive job/internship candidate in the U.S. Attending one of the info session on 1/23, 1/24, 1/30 at 4-5 PM is mandatory! The application deadline is Feb 2nd. The Spring 2017 CC-I program application link is available here.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs (the week of January 15th)
Quantitative Trader at IMC Financial Markets (Chicago, IL)
IMC Financial Markets, a proprietary trading firm, is now seeking a Quantitative Trader. This position is open to all majors with an analytical/quantitative related field of study. A strong candidate has experience with programming in MATLAB or Python is a strong advantage, interest in financial markets is a must, but no prior knowledge or experience required. If you are interested in learning more about their positions, please visit I-Link, here.
Tax Consultant Intern Winter 2018 at Deloitte (New York, NY)
Deloitte, a management consulting firm, is looking for a Tax Consultant Intern. This position requires candidates currently pursuing a degree Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation. A strong candidate has the ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage assignments in a team environment. If you are interested in learning more about their positions, please visit I-Link, here.
Nielsen - Graduate Program (GIP) - (Shanghai, China)
Nielsen, an information, data, and measurement company, is recruiting students for their Graduate Program. They are looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals from all academic backgrounds. A good candidate has excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills. If you are interested in learning more about their program, please visit I-Link, here.
Graphic Design Intern at Anheuser-Busch InBev Bud Analytics Lab (On Campus)
Anheuser-Busch, a beverage and brewing company, the Bud Lab is looking for a Graphic Design student to work with the Innovation team on various aspects of our Innovation Initiatives. This role requires proficiency in Photoshop or Illustrator, and has a portfolio demonstrating strong visual design skills for various mediums. To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio to this link. You may also send an email to request more information brandon.dohman@ab-inbev.com.
Research and Innovation Intern at ADM Sustainable Bioenergy Modeling Center (On Campus)
Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural processors company, company’s Bioenergy Modeling Center is now looking for a Research and Innovation Intern. The position is designed to support ADM’s research division in evaluating the market potential for new products and technologies. A strong candidate should have a basic understanding of technology and the business environment. A basic understanding of chemical/food processing/feed ingredients is preferred. For more information, please visit here.
Upcoming Events/Workshops
Opportunity Fair
January 24th, 5-6:30pm at The Career Center (main office)
Are you looking for an on-campus job? Visit with campus units that are hiring students for part-time jobs and internships. This is your chance to build your resume, enhance your Illinois experience, and learn more about The Career Center and various campus departments!
How to Win Recruiters Over
January 31th, 4-6 pm at English Building Room 160
The Career Center provides this workshop that helps you develop the networking and communication skills needed to engage with employers. Get practical insights and tips that can help you prepare, open, deliver and close your conversations. You will learn how to storyboard your elevator pitch with an appealing story, gain confidence when communicating with recruiters, and leave with a stronger impression to make recruiters remember you.
Are you ready for the Career Fairs?
One of the biggest factors in getting a job is attending a career fair. Attending career fairs is a good way to connect with your future employers and to help develop your communication skills. To Learn more about the Career Fair dates and times, please visit the I-Link event section.
San Francisco Career Forum 2017
Saturday & Sunday, February 11th & 12th, 2017
The San Francisco Career Forum welcomes students and professionals from all majors and backgrounds, with an especially high demand for IT and engineering experience. Participating companies will be seeking Japanese-English bilinguals to join their teams and assist in their efforts to bridge global economies and cultures. For more information, please visit here.
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