Hi INTLconnect members,
This is the last newsletter in 2017 Spring Semester! This is The Career Center’s 146th 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. To see the previous issues of this newsletter, please visit our INTLconnect Newsletter Blog.
INTL News
2017 AUCA (American Universities’ China Association) Career Fair
Saturday, July 29th, The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan (1008 Beijing West Road, Jingan, Shanghai)
Saturday, August 5th, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing (48 Liang Ma Qiao Road, Chaoyang, Beijing)
UIUC and other 10 US universities co-host AUCA, for students who would like to work in China. The participating companies are DBS, HNA, Apple, KPMG, IBM, Coca-Cola, Red Fortune （红银财富）, Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank （上海农商银行）, Hilti, PwC and more. All UIUC students are eligible to register, yet, fresh graduates are more targeted at this Career Fair. To register, please click here for the fair in Beijing and click here for the fair in Shanghai.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs (the week of April 30th )
Imbedded Software Engineering Intern at Bosch Cooperation (Chicago, IL)
Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions is a player in the developing market for the Internet of Things and Services. Bosch is looking for interns who are enrolled programs in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. For more information, please check here.
Student Blogger at ISSS (On campus)
Do you like to write? Are you interested in sharing your experiences as an international student at the University of Illinois? ISSS is seeking student bloggers to contribute posts about adjusting to life on campus and succeeding as an international student at Illinois. Undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who will be able to contribute for the full 2017-2018 academic year. This is a paid position. For more information, please contact ISSS (isss@illinois.edu).
Work or Volunteer at The Career Center (on campus)
There are still some opportunities open to undergraduate and graduate students. If you are interested in devoting your people skills and knowledge toward Human Resource and Career Development, please do not hesitate to contact The Career Center. For more information, please visit here.
Various Internship Opportunities at Hainan Airlines (Haikou, China)
Hainan Airlines is looking for many interns for many functions, for instance, Branding, Marketing, HR, Flight Operation, IT, Finance, and Investment. For more information, please visit I-Link.
Upcoming Events/Workshops by Career Service Offices
InterConnect Series: Student Leadership as Career Development
Wednesday, May 3rd, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Asian American Culture Center
Are you currently serving in a leadership position in an RSO? Do you have any questions or do you need any help when you are taking a leadership role? Un Yeong Park at The Career Center offers this presentation with AACC to support you in leveraging your leadership experience in the job search. Refreshments will be provided!
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops
Find a Job in China: Online Pre-Employment Courses and Employer Info
Three times a week in May
Do you want to work in China but are wondering about if you understand the job market in China? Lockin China, the biggest recruitment platform in China for returners, provides a series of courses that help you understand the job market. They have invited senior HRs and employers to talk about the trends of employment and tips of finding a job. These are free courses for UIUC students. For more information, please click here.
Express Travel Endorsements
Friday, May 5th, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, ISSS Office (4th floor, 610 East John Street)
May 8th- 15th (weekdays only), 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM, ISSS Office (4th floor, 610 East John Street)
Will you be traveling abroad for internship during Summer Break, and returning in the summer or fall to continue your program? If so, don’t forget to have your I-20 or UI-issued DS-2019 signed for travel before you go! Please remember to bring your passport, entry visa, and your I-20 or DS-2019 to ISSS. For more information, please click here.
OPT Workshop
Thursday, May 4th, 3:00 PM, ISSS Office (4th floor, 610 East John Street)
Friday, May 5th, 2:00 PM, ISSS Office (4th floor, 610 East John Street)
This week will be the LAST week for spring 2017 graduates to attend an OPT workshop for the semester. OPT Workshops are a great way to get more information on the OPT application, reporting requirements, and international travel advice. You will also have the opportunity to ask an ISSS advisor your OPT questions.
GoinGlobal Student Training
Tuesday, May 9th, 3:00 PM, Online
Tuesday, June 13th, 6:00 PM, Online
Monday, June 26th, 3:00 PM, Online
This is a free training to teach you how to identify U.S. employers seeking to hire international professionals through H-1B visa petitions and how to connect this information to current job opportunities. Also, it teaches you how to connect your degree with hiring opportunities by identifying key employers and industry contacts for informational interviews and study abroad networking. To register, please click here.
Career Forum for Students with Japanese Language Ability
Can you speak Japanese? Here are some Career Forums that particularly target at students with Japanese language ability. The participating companies welcome international students and offer both full-time job and internship opportunities. You may need to plan your schedule ahead for these events. DISCO International, Inc. will also have forums in the US in the fall. We will update you later.
In Japan
Jun. 17th, Osaka Career Forum, Information
Jun. 24thand 25th, Tokyo Summer Career Forum, Information
Jul. 27th, Career Forum for Exchange Students, Information
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