Hi INTLconnect members,
This is the 165th 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
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop
Friday, February 9th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Gregory Hall, Room 213
Do you plan to have an internship in the U.S.? You will need to apply CPT! Learn more about Curricular Practical Training (CPT), a work authorization for F1 international students who would like an off-campus internship in the U.S. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) advisors will explain the process of getting your CPT approved. The Career Center will provide tips for your internship search.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop
Friday, February 9th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Gregory Hall, Room 213
Have you ever heard that international students may apply for a work authorization before we need to face a lot of difficulties for H1B VISA? Learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT), a work authorization for F1 international students who would like to find a post-graduation job in the U.S. ISSS advisors will explain the process of getting your OPT approved. The Career Center will answer your questions about OPT job searches.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs (the week of February 4th)
Career Services Paraprofessional at The Career Center, UIUC (On campus)
The Career Center is looking for talent! Career Service Paraprofessionals (CSPs) are essential to the work of The Career Center. The CSPs are a group of 20-25 highly talented undergraduate students who facilitate career-related workshops, resume and cover letter reviews, and employer informational sessions.
- Present career related workshops to classrooms and RSOs
- Review resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles
- Promote The Career Center at events and programs across campus
- Help your peers with professional development
To learn more details, please check here for more information.
Paid Internship Programs at Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) (On campus)
AACC is looking for candidates for Office Specialist/Programming Intern, International Education Intern, Communication Intern, Asian Pacific American Alumni Leadership Intern, Hermia Soo Outreach Intern, Health and Wellness Intern. Please check here for more information or contact AACC.
Teach Thailand Corps Teacher at American-Thai Foundation (Lampang, Thailand)
Teach Thailand Corps (TTC) is a program created by the American-Thai Foundation to recruit and place graduates of American colleges to teach in less-developed provinces of Thailand, with an aim to equip students with critical language and life skills. They are looking for English teachers. Please check Handshake for more information.
Customer Accounts Lead (Entry Level) at S&C Consulting (Munster, IN)
S&C Consulting is new company that does direct marketing and sales firm that provides top of the line service and productivity to their clients. They welcome candidates from all majors. Please check Handshake for more information.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions On Campus
Illinois Engineering Spring 2018 Career Fair
Tuesday-Thursday, February 6th- 8th, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Illini Union
Are you looking for an internship or full-time job in engineering field? Even if you do not expect any position in this coming summer or winter, please make your time to visit the companies and the recruiters coming to the career fair. There are more than 240 employers coming to seek talent. Visit Handshake to learn what companies are coming and other information.
Non-academic Interview for Grad Students
Thursday, February 8th, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, Lincoln Hall, Room 1027
This is an event hosted by Graduate College. In this workshop, participants can expect topics as interview topics, interview dress code, case interview and so on. There also will be opportunities to practice some interview questions. For more information, please visit here.
YESplus Retreat
Friday to Sunday, February 23rd-25th, On Campus
YESplus retreat is a 20-hour program aiming for self-development in stress management and leadership skills. This program is held in more than 40 universities. It is a free program, first come, first serve. To register or learn more information, please click here.
Larsen Grant Application
Are you a graduate student and interested in research in career development? Here is a chance to receive a grant. The deadline for submission is March 6, 2018. If you are interested, please click here to learn more information.
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops
2018 San Francisco Career Forum
Saturday and Sunday, February 17th and 18th, San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
This event is open to all the bilingual students (Japanese and English) regardless of majors. They also provide financial support for students to attend the forum. The financial incentive information is here. For more information, please click here.
GoinGlobal Student Training
Saturday and Sunday, March 5th 6:00 PM and 19th 3:00 PM, Online
This is a training aim at teaching you to identify key companies to apply to, learn VISA issues, and how to identify companies in the U.S. who are welcoming international students. To register, please click here.
Book of the Week
The Google Resume
Writers: Gayle Laakamann McDowell
Main Topic: Tips of writing a resume, preparing for interview, activities recommended to join in for those people who are interested in going to technology firms
Are you interested in applying to positions at companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple, or other technology firms? This is a book for you. The writer worked at Google and involved in hiring process. She wrote this book to help candidates especially those students who are preparing application to those firms. To find out if this book is available at The Career Center Resource Library, please click here.
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