Hi INTLconnect members,
This is the 156th 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 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 career development and job search? 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.
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. The Career Center invites six student panelists from different educational backgrounds: Civil Engineering, Technology Management, Agriculture Consumer and Economics, Psychology, and EU Studies. They 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.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs (the week of October 29th)
Associate Consultant at Hays Malaysia Recruitment Expert (KL, Malaysia)
Hays is an international company to help recruiting. The ideal candidate for this position is candidate who can speak both English and a local language in Malaysia and study in a discipline related to commercial experience. For more information, please check Handshake.
2018 Early Career Analyst Program-Liabilities and Financial Lines Underwriting at AIG (Hong Kong)
AIG is an American multinational insurance corporation. This position is open to people who will graduate by July 2018 from any discipline. Candidates with prior working experience are preferred. If you are interested, please check here for more information.
Brand Management-2018 Graduate Program- Assistant Brand Manager at P&G (Hong Kong)
Are you interested in managing a brand? P&G, an American consumer goods corporation, is recruiting talents who are graduating. Prior work experience is not required. If you are interested, please check here for more information.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions On Campus
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.
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.
Book of the Month
Resume Buzz Words
Writers: Erik Herman
Main Topic: A reference book to brainstorm which action word you may use in the resume based on your field
Have you had a hard time thinking about the best way to represent yourself with bullet points in your resume? This book offers hundreds of words and phrases that help you tailor your resume for your dream job. This book categorizes many action words by the fields of industry. The Career Center also has many books to help you write your resume. Feel free to visit The Career Center and check the books out! To know if the book is available at The Career Center Library, please click here.
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