Hi INTLconnect members,
This is The Career Center’s 137th 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
2017 Conexiones: Latina/o Student & Alumni Networking Event
Saturday, March 11th, 11:30 – 1:30 PM, The Alice Campbell Alumni Center Ballroom
CONEXIONES is a professional development event to connect with successful Latino(a) professionals who are able to offer career advice. We will have professionals from a variety of professions discussing the job interview process, building resumes and cover letters, and next steps once you start your career. This is a great opportunity to engage in both structured and unstructured networking with employers! You will be able to be involved in a mini-workshop on crafting and practicing your elevator pitch. Register at http://go.illinois.edu/CONEXIONES2017 by March 1.
2017 International Illini Networking Event in Chicago (IINC)
The International Student Career Connections Committee, International Student and Scholar Services and University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network hosted the successfully IINC event last Saturday. At this event, 100 international students received the opportunity to network with alumni, who were once international students from across different backgrounds and expertise, expanding their network in Chicago.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs (the week of February 19th)
Marketing Intern-Chinese/English Bilingual at Professional Diversity Network (Chicago ,IL)
The Professional Diversity Network, an online recruiting company, is looking to hire a Marketing Intern to assist with the creation and development of new content for growing international partnerships. Strong candidates should have a good understanding of China outbound travel market and U.S. tourism destination, and mobile payment market including Alipay/WeChat Pay. For more information, please visit here.
Global Management Trainee Program at Home Credit Group (Tianjin , China)
Home Credit Group, an international consumer finance provider, is now offering a Global Management Trainee Program. This program is dedicated to developing high performace potential talent and to build the leadership pipeline for Home Credit China. Strong candidates must be fresh graduates, or with maximum 2 years of working experience with good leadership and management skills. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please visit I-Link, here.
Conversant- Technical Intern (Chicago, IL)
Conversant, an online advertising company, is seeking a Technical Intern who has ability and desire to learn new technologies and concepts. The candidate must be capable and comfortable operating in a team environment and as an individual. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem solving, decision making skills are also required. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please visit I-Link, here.
Public Relations / Customer Service at The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (On Campus)
Fred H. Turner Fellows serve in a professional paid fellowship out of Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. This position offers students the opportunity to undertake professional assignments and manage campus-wide initiatives under the guidance of the Vice Chancellor and staff during their senior year. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, demonstrated writing and quantitative skills, and high academic achievement are required. For more information, please visit here.
Various Intern Positions at Huawei America Research Center (On Campus)
Huawei, a global information and communications technology company, is now providing various internship opportunities such as Android System Software, Data Management, and Big Data Analytics Engine for UIUC students. If you are interested in their positions, please visit here for more information.
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.
Upcoming Events/Workshops
2017 Research Park Career Fair
Thursday, March 9th, The I Hotel and Conference Center at 1900 South First Street, Champaign
The Career Fair is a great way for students who are specifically interested in working in the Research Park to meet with employers, both startups, and corporate operations. You will meet graduate and undergraduate students seeking internship and career opportunities in engineering, business, and technology, and learn more about additional recruiting opportunities at the University of Illinois. Visit here for more information.
LinkedIn and Job Search Resources for International Students
Friday, March 3rd, 4-5:30 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.
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, please visit here.
Multicultural Tech Talent Summit & Career Fair
Tuesday, February 28th, 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.
Minor in Global Markets and Society: Spring 2017 Application Period Open
The undergraduate minor in Global Markets and Society is designed for students interested in utilizing social science perspectives to study the nexus of global business-institutions-society. By studying topics such as fair trade, global production systems, corporate social responsibility and human rights in global value chains, you will be able to participate in the construction of responsible market institutions. The applications are available at here. More details can be found online here.
Illumina MS, PhD & Postdoc Series
Thursday, March 2nd, 4 – 7:15 PM, The Career Center Interview Suites - 616 E Green Street
Illumina’s innovative sequencing and array technologies are fueling groundbreaking advancements in life science research, translational and consumer genomics, and molecular diagnostics. They are hosting a workshop series for graduate level and above. In this workshop, you will understand and leverage your personal brand, lean about Illumina's innovation, and hear from a variety of representatives about their experiences in industry.
Personal Branding Workshop
Thursday. March 2nd, 12 – 1 PM, The Career Center Interview Suites - 616 E Green Street
Join Illumina for a practical workshop! Do you know what makes you stand out from the rest? Understanding & leveraging your personal brand makes all the difference when looking for a job, gaining experiences during an internship, or changing roles throughout a company. LUNCH provided.
Immigration & Employment Options for Graduate Students & Postdocs
Thursday, February 23th, 5:30 - 7 PM, Illini Union, room 210
Presented by Thomas Arkell, an attorney practicing immigration and employment law: www.nationalinterestwaivers.com. Many international graduate students and postdocs will secure full-time employment in the United States. Find out what you need to know about U.S. immigration policies to make a smooth transition. This workshop will discuss the H-1B petition process for full-time hires and options for permanent residence in the U.S. (NOTE: The Architecture Building is located south of the Main Library.) Sponsored by Graduate College Career Development.
Alumni Panel by Chinese Business Students and Alumni Association (CBSAA)
Friday, February 24th, 6 – 8:15 PM, Wohlers Hall 245
CBSAA is a student-run organization that focuses on developing Chinese business students in UIUC through connecting alumni, university, cooperates. They are hosting a career alumni panel for students who are looking for career opportunities in China. The invited alumni are graduates from master programs of finance (MSF), accounting (MSA), human resources(MHRIR) and MBA. You will have the chance to listen to their insights for the fields they are working for, the challenges they have encountered during the job hunting process and the suggestions they give to current students. Panelists had current or past working experience in companies such as EY, Mercer, Invista. Please follow them on WeChat: CBSAA_UIUC for future opportunities or questions.
2017 New York Career Forum hosted by CareerForum.Net
Saturday, March 25th, Javits Center, Hall 1E, 655 W 34th Street, New York
CareerForum.Net will be hosting a Career Forum in New York. They invite individuals from all over the country with Japanese and English language abilities to explore career opportunities and find the perfect match for their future goals. Anyone with legal permission to work in the U.S. is welcome to attend, including OPT holders and candidates graduating by December 2017. With approximately 50 companies hiring for employment locations nationwide, this event will be an exceptional opportunity to network and learn about the best ways to use your Japanese language ability right here in the U.S. For more information, please visit here.
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