288th INTLconnect Newsletter- October 13, 2021
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 288th 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 (In-Person): Resume & Cover Letter
Monday, October 18, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite (616 E. Green St, Room 213, Champaign)
The Career Center is offering an International Careers Series to assist international students in their job search! Our next workshop will be held at The Career Center Interview Suite (616 E. Green St, Room 213, in Champaign) on October 18 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Learn how to write an appealing resume and cover letter and how to avoid mistakes often made in resume/cover letter writing. Register on Handshake.
Boston Career Forum Info Session: Register Here
Tuesday, October 19, 2:00 p.m. in Central Time (US and Canada)
Boston career fair is for worldwide Japanese-English bilinguals. Boston Career Forum is being held online this year. Take advantage of this opportunity to start your job search and see what possibilities are out there! Boston Career Forum’s organizers will share details about the Virtual Booth Days, company seminars, the number of applications, and other information. A Q&A session will be available at the end for a chance to ask questions and receive live answers.
Events/Programs/Services by The Career Center and Career Offices on Campus
Career Qualified Podcast: Most Recent Episode on Career Skills, featuring Molly Robinson from Teach for America
Career Qualified is a new podcast designed to help students navigate professional development through conversations and interviews with recruiters, alumni, and those in the field that can give insight based on their experience. Get an inside scoop on best practices for resumes, interviews, LinkedIn, career fairs, and more through a behind-the-scenes networking perspective in an approachable way - all in the time it takes you to walk across campus. You can easily search for ‘Career Qualified’ and find it on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or, simply by clicking on the links below:
Student Interview Space Request
The Career Center has availability for you to reserve space for your next Zoom or phone interview! Complete a reservation form to reserve a spot.
The Career Center Fall 2021 Workshop Calendar
Monday, October 25: Finding an Internship
Wednesday, October 27: Acing Your Interview
All workshops will be held from 5:00 - 6 p.m. at The Career Center Conference Room (715 S. Wright St., Room 143, in Champaign). Check out the workshops presented by our very own Career Services Paraprofessionals on topics to assist you with preparing for your job search.
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 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 concerns by connecting you to relevant resources and accurate information. During these 10 - 15-minute sessions, you will learn about resources for finding an internship, strategies for choosing a major, or tips for an upcoming interview.
Upcoming Virtual and In-Person Events/Workshops/Info Sessions/Fairs
Big 10+ International Students Connect
Thursday, October 14, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. CT
Zoom Link with Details: tinyurl.com/Big10INTLConnect
This event is collaboratively organized between the Big 10 Academic Alliance International Group, and Hire Big 10+ International Students Knowledge Community. Join this event for a virtual career networking opportunity with international peers across the Big 10+ network. This informal event will give you the opportunity to have career conversations in small breakout rooms to explore career interests and make connections in your career journey.
Virtual Career fair invitation: Taiwan Trade Center
This virtual career fair will have job postings from tech and financial companies. Students graduating with degrees in Engineering, Information Technology, and Computer Science are the most sought after, but there are jobs opportunities for almost any major are available. Registration is now open and will remain open until October 31
How to Register:
- Register as a job seeker through Contact Taiwan’s website, here. Be sure to list Taiwan Trade Center, Chicago as the method of hearing about this opportunity. When confirmed, you will receive a confirmation E-mail (this may take up to one business day).
- After the applicant has received a Contact Taiwan confirmation email, they will register for the career fair under the talent tab here. Registering will allow prospective employers to access your resume and contact information.
Boston Career Forum Online 2021
For Japanese-English Bilinguals: Held until November 30, 2021
BCF is currently being held online, until Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Students will have several opportunities to speak to company representatives virtually, apply, and interview. To register and learn more, click here.
On & Off-Campus Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Business Intelligence Engineer 2022 at Amazon, USA
Application deadline: May 31, 20211 by 10:55 p.m.
Amazon is a global internet & software company that will sponsor a work visa and accept OPT/CPT for this position. By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all locations they hire for in the United States. To apply, click here.
Global Talent Recruitment at Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea
Hyundai Motor Company is an automotive company. Those who have/are expected to acquire a master's/doctor's degree in science and engineering from overseas universities, or have experience equivalent, may apply to their posted positions. Details here.
Documents Analyst Intern (Remote allowed) at Coalition, Inc., USA
Application deadline: November 30, by 7:05 p.m.
Coalition, Inc., a cybersecurity company, is hiring interns to drive their risk management platforms. To learn more and apply, click here.
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