Hi INTLconnect members,
This is The Career Center’s 135th 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
Global Career Opportunity: Careers in Japan
Wednesday, February 22nd, 4-6 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213 (616 E. Green St., Champaign – head to the second floor after entering to KAPLAN building by McDonald’s)
Are you interested in a job market that has the world’s third-largest economy? Come learn about the job market in Japan. Japanese students can get information on their home country job search strategies and non-Japanese students will have time to explore career opportunities in Japan as well as at Japanese companies located in the U.S. Disco International will present their career fair targeting Japanese-English bilinguals. This event is co-hosted by the University of Illinois Global Education and Training (GET), and Illini Japanese Association (IJA).
- Main presenter: Katie Yokota (Marketing Manager at Disco International)
- Faculty/Staff panelists:
- William Baptist (International Advising Specialist at ISSS – 5 years English teaching experience in Japan)
- Steven Witt (Interim Director at Center for Global Studies – Visiting professor at Japanese universities for 4 years)
- Allison Witt (Research Assistant Professor of Education Policy and Leadership – Taught higher education in Japan)
- Student panelists:
- Yuji Doi (Civil Engineering Master’s student – Manager of Construction at Kajima Corporation)
- Taiga Fujimoto (Senior in Agriculture and Consumer Economics – multiple internship experiences in Japan)
LinkedIn and Job Search Resources for International Students
Feb 9th, 5 - 6:30 PM, TCC Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E. Green Street
This workshop will teach you how to use LinkedIn and job search resources including Myvisajobs.com. You will learn more about how to create an appealing LinkedIn profile and how to use LinkedIn for career exploration, networking, and informational interviews. Also, you will learn how to identify companies who are more friendly to international job seekers in your field by using proper job search resources. Strategies for communications with alumni and industry professionals will be suggested. Please bring your laptop.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) & Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop
Feb 10th, 4 PM (CPT), 5 PM (OPT), TCC Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E. Green Street
Learn more about the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT). International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) advisors will explain the process of getting your CPT approved. The Career Center will provide tips for your internship search.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs (the week of Feburary 5th)
Associate Consultant at HighRadius Corporation (Houston, TX)
HighRadius is a software company in the financial supply chain management (FSCM) space. If you are looking for an out-of-the-box career opportunity with a silicon-valley type of culture, this might be the opportunity for you. Analytical skills are essential to succeed in this role. Successful candidates will have strong problem solving and communication skills and self-motivated with passion to succeed. . If you are interested in learning more about the position, please visit I-Link, here.
Virtual Graphic Design Intern at YOakleyPR (Nationwide, US)
YOakleyPR, a boutique public relations firm, is looking for a creative, versatile, adaptable graphic design intern to assist with the creation of digital marketing materials. The ideal candidates have skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Canva and have experience creating graphic designs for both print and digital use. If you are interested in this internship, please read the job description carefully and apply here.
Security and Decision Products Intern at MasterCard (O’Fallon, MO)
MasterCard, a global payments and technology company, is seeking a Security and Decision Products Intern. This position is open to various majors. A good candidate has strong verbal and written communication skills and has the ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects concurrently. This position also requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please visit I-Link, here.
Summer Intern at The Career Center (On Campus)
The Career Center (TCC) is seeking two energetic and customer oriented summer interns for 2017. Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills. These positions require strong organizational skills and the ability to work in an environment that can be collaborative, as well as independent at times. Strong candidates will have experience presenting career based services and resources. For more information, please visit here.
Paraprofessional or Graf Intern at Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) (On Campus)
Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) is looking for committed and professional individuals with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a true passion for leadership. They are looking to fill various positions. For more information and to apply, please visit here. Applications are due Friday, February 10th, 2017.
Graduate Student Data Science Research Intern at The Capital One Illinois Digital Campus Lab (On campus)
The Capital One (credit card service company) Illinois Digital Campus Lab is looking to hire mobile development interns. This position is open to current graduate student in a computer, quantitative or physical science program who has In-depth knowledge of machine learning algorithms and familiarity with common programming languages, such as Python, Scala, Java, C++. For more information, please visit here.
Upcoming Events/Workshops
The Career Center is Hiring Career Services Paraprofessionals
The Career Center is currently recruiting enthusiastic, talented, and diverse undergraduate students to apply for our Career Services Paraprofessional (CSP) role for the 2017-2018 academic school year. The CSPs facilitate career-related workshops, resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews, and promote The Career Center at events across campus. International students are welcomed to apply. If you are interested in joining this team of all-star students, please attend the informational sessions to learn more about the position. The application deadline is Monday, February, 13th at 11:59 PM! Visit our website for more information at http://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/career-services-paraprofessionals-csps.
AACC Internship for 2017-2018
The Asian American Cultural Center paid internship program provides students an opportunity to undertake creative and challenging assignments that promote cross-cultural understanding of Asian American and Asian international experiences, and provide educational and cultural support for Asians and Asian Americans in our university community. For more information, please visit here.
University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network (UIAAAN) Scholarship
UIAAAN strongly believes in investing in our future leaders and is pleased to offer scholarships to outstanding students at the University of Illinois. Selected students who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to the Asian and Asian American community will receive $500 scholarships for Fall 2017. For more information, pleas visit here.
Multicultural Tech Talent Summit & Career Fair
Tuesday, February 28 at 4 PM, CIC @4240 – 4240 Duncan Avenue St. Louis, MO
PluggedIN is hosting the region's first Multicultural Tech Talent Summit & Career Fair. This event is specifically aimed at connecting international students in STEM with top-tier employers through an interactive and educational job fair. For more information, please visit here.
FACES Info Sessions (Consulting, Events, Media Development)
February 8th and 9th, 6:00 PM
- February 8th, 217 Gregory Hall
- February 9th, 1066 Lincoln Hall
FACES is the first RSO dedicated to career development amongst all international students from all majors. They are currently recruiting for their Consulting Team, Cultural Events Team, and Design & Media Team. Find out more about FACES at facesuiuc.com or contactus@facesuiuc.com.
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