286th INTLconnect Newsletter- September 28, 2021
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 286th 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
International Student Career Series: LinkedIn (Virtual)
Monday, October 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 848 9023 5778 and Password: 130140
Learn about LinkedIn, a critical networking tool for international students, in our second workshop on Monday, October 4. This series has been organized and based on the different needs of our international students. Stay tuned for the RSVP link on Handshake.
Illinois International Student Career Forum
Wednesday, September 29, 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
Register here: https://go.illinois.edu/InternationalStudentCareerForum
Attend the Illinois International Student Career Forum for a chance to learn more about career opportunities and hear directly from companies looking for international students! This event will take place virtually (via Zoom) in two parts: the first hour (4:00-5:00 pm) will consist of an employer panel, with moderated questions related to international student career topics. The second hour (5:00-6:00 pm) will include an open networking opportunity, where students can meet and engage with employers to share experiences, network, and ask questions.
Virtual Graduate and Professional School Fair
Wednesday, October 13, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Illinois Graduate and Professional School Fair provides a platform to speak with admissions representatives from a variety of health professions, law, master's, and Ph.D. programs. This is your opportunity to ask questions about pre-requisites, required experience, the admissions process, and more. Register here for the school fair: https://go.illinois.edu/GradProfessionalFair
Events/Programs/Services by The Career Center and Career Offices on Campus
Mock Interview Program at The Career Center
Practice interviewing with a Career Center Mock Interview Coach and receive instant feedback in preparation for real interviews. Schedule a mock interview, click here.
Career Qualified Podcast: New Episode on Career Fair Preparation
Career Qualified is a podcast that will give you a recruiter's answers to commonly asked questions, and how you can leverage this in your own professional development. This conversational and approachable podcast is for students at all levels and all majors. You can easily search for ‘Career Qualified’ and find it on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or, simply by clicking on the links below:
Career Drop-In Advising
Monday - Thursday from Noon - 2 p.m. and on Fridays from Noon - 1 p.m. Stop by The Career Center!
Our career coaches will assist you with any career-related concern by connecting you to relevant resources and accurate information. During these 10 - 15-minute sessions, you might learn about resources for finding an internship, strategies for choosing a major, or tips for an upcoming interview.
Sunday Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Reviews
Get feedback on your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile without having to schedule an appointment. Reviews are via Zoom. Click here to begin your Sunday drop-in review: go.illinois.edu/SundayDropins
Upcoming Virtual and In-Person Events/Workshops/Info Sessions/Fairs
Hire Big 10+ & MWACE DEI Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, October 5, Noon – 3:00 p.m. To register, click here.
Midwest ACE and Hire Big 10 + are excited to invite you to the first joint Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Fair this Fall! Employers will promote their open positions while showcasing their commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) through hiring practices, workplace culture, and diversity-focused initiatives and programs. Everyone is welcome to attend his forum! Students can have real conversations about DEI and learn more about what DEI means to potential employers.
Global School Recruitment Talk by Dynamic Technology Lab (DTL)
Friday, October 8, 10:00 p.m. ET (Eastern Time)
All students are welcome to join the Global School Recruitment Talk to find out more about DTL and their full-time and internship opportunities. You may register for the Career Talk here: https://tinyurl.com/dtlcareertalk
2021 Lockin 80 Days Event for Global Young Talents
LockinChina.com is a platform that focuses on the development of Chinese overseas talents. As, the Chinese campus recruiting season is approaching, they are conducting a series of free events for overseas students seeking a career in China. To learn more, visit here.
On & Off-Campus Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Multiple Full-Time & Internship Positions at Dynamic Technology Lab
Dynamic Technology Lab Ltd. is a quantitative hedge fund established in Singapore and engages in global securities trading with multiple asset classes. They have various openings in their Researcher, Developer, and Data Team. Visit their career website for more information.
Algorithm Engineer (Intern) at HeyGears, CA, USA
HeyGears is a technology company with 3D printing applications and digital intelligent manufacturing technologies. They accept CPT/OPT, and for this intern position where you will be working closely with other algorithm teams from China. To learn more and apply, visit Handshake.
QA Engineer at Seoul Robotics, South Korea
Application deadline: December 31, 2021, by 8:55 a.m.
Seoul Robotics, an autonomous tech startup from Korea, is hiring for a full-time position in their international team (English is a must, Korean is optional). To learn more, visit Handshake.
2022 Unilever Future Leadership Program-China & Korea
Unilever, a global consumer brand, hiring for multiple positions in China and Korea. For more details about these positions, click here.
Advisory Cloud Engineer - (Global Future Leaders) at Lenovo Global (Worldwide & Remote)
Application deadline: November 1, 2021 by 8:05 a.m.
Lenovo, a global computer networking company, is recently hiring under their Global Future Leaders program. To learn more and apply, visit Handshake.
Pre-Professional Graduate Assistant at The Career Center at Illinois, Division of Student Affairs University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Application deadline: December 9, 2021, by 11:55 a.m.
The Pre-Professional Graduate Assistant (PGA) is responsible for recruiting, training, evaluating and supervising the Career Services Paraprofessionals (CSP). In addition, the PGA is expected to assist in providing career drop-in services and facilitating workshops. To learn more and apply, visit Handshake.
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