Hi INTLconnect members,
This is the 157th 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
Global Career Opportunity: Internship Abroad
Thursday, November 9th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Lincoln Hall 1002
Do you want to gain global experience? Having an internship in a foreign country is a good option for you. The Career Center invites five student panelists from different educational backgrounds: Civil Engineering, Technology Management, Agriculture Consumer and Economics, Psychology, and EU Studies. Below is a list of our panelists. They will share their international internship experiences. This event is co-hosted by Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange (IAGE). If you are interested, please RSVP on Handshake.
- Issac Howenstine (Civil Engineering Sr.) - China
- Chien-Wei Huang (Technology Management Master's student) - Germany and Hong Kong
- Sadie Marks (Agricultural Consumer and Economics Jr.) - Ireland
- Elisabeth Heyde (Psychology Sr.) - Italy and United Kingdom
- Jessica Mrase (EU Studies Master's student) - Belgium
Job Search Resources for International Students
Friday, November 10th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite Room 213
Do you work hard searching for jobs? We can help you work smart. You will learn how to use LinkedIn, Handshake, and MyVISAjobs.com wisely. After the workshop, you should know how to create an appealing profile on LinkedIn and use it for career exploration, networking, and informational interviews. If you are interested, please RSVP on Handshake. Please bring your laptop with you while attending this event.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs (the week of November 5th)
Quantitative Research Analyst at RMB Capital (Chicago, IL)
RMB Capital Management, LLC is a rapidly growing Chicago-based investment advisory firm. They are seeking a Quantitative Research Analyst who majors in finance, computer science, mathematics, engineering or related field to join their hedge fund team in Chicago. For more information, please check Handshake.
Full time positions in R&D and Supply Chained Department at Shiseido (Japan)
Shiseido is a multinational beauty company with brands like NARS, bareMinerals, Laura Mercier, etc. To learn more details, please check here for more information.
2018 APAC Graduate Program-Institutional Sales/Marketer at BNP Paribas (Seoul, South Korea)
BNP Paribas is an international banking group with a presence in 74 countries. The APAC Graduate Program is a 24-month program. This position is Junior Financial Institutions Sales, in charge of FX and Rates Flow business. To learn more details, please check here for more information.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions On Campus
International Student Career Meetup: Dealing with Job Search Stress
Thursday, December 7th, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213
Are you overwhelmed by job searching? 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.
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.
Undergraduate Writing Events
Varied times, Gregory Hall, Lincoln Hall, or Foreign Language Building
Do you want to improve your writing? There are eight writing events can help you improve different areas of writing skills. All the events are sponsored by Writers Workshop. For full event 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.
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