Hi INTLconnect members,
This is the 155th issue of The Career Center’s INTLconnect Newsletter. This newsletter is a weekly e-newsletter covering career-related information for international students of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For regular career services and programs for international students, 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
International Graduate Student Panel: How to Prepare For Graduate School Applications
Friday, October 27th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213
This workshop is designed to help undergraduate international students who are applying to graduate schools or considering to pursue an advanced degree in the U.S. The Career Center invites panelists who are also international students from Industrial Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Financial Engineering, Policy Engineering, and Technology Management. You may go to Handshake for more information.
International Student Career Meetup: Managing Personal and Family Expectation
Thursday, November 2nd, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213
Do you have the pressure of conflict between your parents’ expectations and your own expectations? Come join us for an informal gathering where international students can talk about it. The event is open to all international students. Space is limited so register as soon as possible. Please RSVP on Handshake.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs (the week of October 22nd)
Senior Product Manager Intern at Amazon (Seattle, WA)
Amazon is looking for graduate students from MBA or equivalent Master programs for their 11-12 weeks internship. The candidate has to have 3 years of working experiences before enrolling master program. For more information, please check Handshake.
Graduate Program and Internship at Deutsche Bank (HK and Singapore)
Deutsche Bank offering graduate program and internship at their Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) division for our Corporate Finance, Global Capital Markets, Global Markets and Global Markets. These opportunities are only open to students studying in the US and UK. If you are interested, please check here for more information.
Global Human Resource Summer Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Summer Analysts are given an associate experience. The summer analyst will be assigned to a specific HR function (Generalist or Specialist - HR Shared Services, International Compensation and Benefits, Learning &Leadership Development and Staffing) in the program. The candidate must major in HR or a related field. This position is open to both Masters and Undergraduate students. If you are interested, please check here for more information.
Various positions at Tencent (Guangdong, China)
Tencent’s Internet platforms in China – QQ (QQ Instant Messenger), Weixin/WeChat, etc., are looking for candidates in various fields, such as HR, Engineering, Research Scientist, Game Design and Operation. For more information, you may check Handshake and here. There is also an event from Tencent on campus. Please check below.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions On Campus
Global Career Opportunities: Internship Abroad
Thursday, November 9th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite Room 213
Do you want to gain global experience? Having an internship in a foreign country is a good option for you. Student panelists from different educational backgrounds will share their international internship experiences. This event is co-hosted by Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange (IAGE). More details of panelists will be posted on Handshake. If you are interested, please RSVP on Handshake.
Job Search Resources for International Students
Friday, November 10th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite Room 213
In this workshop, you will learn the job search resources such as LinkedIn, Handshake, and Myvisajobs.com. After the workshop, you should know how to create an appealing profile on LinkedIn and use it for career exploration, networking, and informational interviews. Additionally, you will learn how to use Handshake @ Illinois and use Myvisajobs.com to identify international-friendly companies. If you are interested, please RSVP on Handshake.
LAS in C-U Internship Fair
Monday, November 6th, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Room B& C, Illini Union
The employers who will visit the campus seek undergraduate LAS interns both during the school year and in the summer. You can check the company list on Handshake. LAS also organizes some preparation events for students who want to go to this internship fair. For more information, please click here.
OPT Workshops
Tuesdays-Fridays, varied times, ISSS Multipurpose Room (610 E. John St., 4th floor)
ISSS is holding OPT workshops for F-1 students. If you are graduating in fall 2017, we highly recommend that you participate in OPT workshop to know more about VISA related issues. For full OPT Workshop schedules, please click here.
The Intersection Between AI Strategies and Tencent Games
Monday, October 30th, start at 7:00 PM, Room 1310, Digital Computer Laboratory
Are you interested in AI and Tencent’s games? Tencent will host a tech panel discussion on campus and a networking session after the panel. For more information, please click here.
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops
Career Forum for Talent with Japanese Language Ability
Friday – Sunday, November 17th-19th, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)
Can you speak Japanese? Here are some Career Forums that particularly target students with Japanese language ability. The participating companies welcome international students and offer either/both full-time job or/and internship opportunities. You may need to plan your schedule ahead for these events. For more general event information, please click here.
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