Hi INTLconnect members,
This is the 168th 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
Immigration 101: Immigration Attorney Presentation
Immigration attorney Mary Carmen R. Madrid-Crost will speak on immigration and employment options after OPT and can answer questions about what options are available after the completion of F-1 or J-1 status in the U.S. This presentation will also include information about current immigration law issues including potential changes in H1B sponsorships.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs (the week of February 25th)
Join in University of Illinois campus committees
This is a great leadership experience! There are so many committees that fall under 6 different categories: culture & social justice, health &wellness, career & leadership, public safety, space, & planning, campus life performing arts, fee advisory & review boards. You can make an impact to the campus by working on the particular topic as a committee member. To apply or look for more information, please click here.
2018 HK Internship Talent Team (Recruitment) at EY (Hong Kong)
EY in Hong Kong is looking for interns who are studying HR, Psychology, or related disciplines. They are looking for candidates that can work part-time or full-time at Recruitment Team to provide administrative and clerical support. Please check here for more information.
Intern at Korean companies in the U.S. (Nationwide)
Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry in U.S.A. (KOCHAM) is looking for Korean international and Korean American students who are interested in interning at Korean companies in the U.S. this summer from June through August. Only selected students will be interviewed by recruiters of KOCHAM member companies in March. The application deadline is March 9th 4 pm (EST). Please click here for further information. More details are found at www.kocham.org
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions On Campus
LinkedIn and Job Search Resources for International Students
Thursday, March 1st, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Suite 213
It is the LAST LinkedIn and Job Search Resources workshop specially designed for international students! This workshop will teach you how to use LinkedIn and job search resources including Myvisa.com. You will learn more about how to create an appealing LinkedIn profile and how to use LinkedIn for career exploration, networking, and informational interviews. The methods of identifying companies who are more friendly to international job seekers will also be included in this workshop. Please bring a laptop with you.
Storytelling Your Career
Friday, March 2nd, 3:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Lincoln Hall Room 1090
This is an event sponsored by Graduate College and open to graduate students. Do you know how to tell a story besides showing your resume and cover letter to the recruiter? In this interactive workshop, you will learn storytelling strategies and how to use the building blocks of story to make connections between you and employers. This session is presented by Professor Kate McDowell from the iSchool at Illinois, who has spent the last 10 years studying the impact of powerful stories and storytelling.
Liaoyuan Chinese Career Fair
Friday, March 3rd, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Illini Uion Ballroom
This is a career fair hosted by CSSA seeking for Mandarin speakers. 25 organizations located in the U.S. participated in this career fair, majorly start-ups. Internship and full-time job positions are both recruiting in this career fair. To know about the complete list of participating organizations, please check Handshake.
University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network (UIAAAN) Scholarship 2018
Deadline: Friday, March 16th (Applications must be submitted as one single pdf file to aacc@illinois.edu)
Selected students who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to the Asian and Asian American community will receive $500 scholarships for Fall 2018. The UIAAAN Scholarship recipients will be honored at the Asian American Cultural Center’s Annual Leadership Awards Ceremony on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 7pm in the Alice Campbell Alumni Center. All applicants must submit a resume, an unofficial UI transcript, contact information for one reference and the essay response. If you have any question, please contact Christina Carpio by email aacc@illinois.edu
· Domestic or International undergraduate student enrolled during the spring 2018 semester at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
· Continued enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate/professional student during the fall 2018 semester at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
· UI cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
· Completed one or more courses related to Asian and Asian American experiences, culture, and/or language
· Demonstrate leadership in the Asian and Asian American community through campus and/or student organizations​
2018 AACC Leadership Awards
Deadline: March 17th for activities/programs/services (Nomination form is here.)
Deadline: April 23th for graduating leaders (Nomination form is here.)
There are six awards recognizing leaders and programs promoting cross-cultural understanding of Asian American and Asian international experiences. For more information, please visit 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.
UIUC Schneider Electric Info Session and Interview
Tuesday, March 6th, 5:30 PM – after, Illinoi Union 210
Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation working in energy management, automation solutions, spanning hardware, software, and services. Schneider Electric China is looking for talents who plan to work in China. To know about the open positions, please click here. Please remember to take your resume with you. The event information is on Handshake.
Study Abroad in Brazil with Economics Prof. Joe Petry
(ECON 199) Students will spend time in both Rio de Janiero and São Paulo, where you will meet Brazilian students, professors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. The summer trip will provide an additional experience traveling to the rain forest. To learn more information, please click here.
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops
GoinGlobal Student Training
Saturday and Sunday, March 5th, 6:00 PM and 19th 3:00 PM, Online
This is a training aimed to teach you how to identify key, potential, companies to apply to. Learn VISA issues and how to identify U.S. companies who welcome international students. To register, please click here.
AmCham China Career and Development Fair with Multinational Companies in China
Friday, March 16th, 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Beijing Wenjing Hotel
It is a career fair hold by AmCham that welcome both Chinese and non-Chinese. Current students, recent graduates and alumni are all welcome too. 20-30 companies are expected to join this event from the Financial Services sector, High-tech industry, Management Consulting and Accounting firms and other well-known American Multinationals in China. For more information, please click here.
Book of the Week
The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster
Writers: Steve Delton
Main Topic: What you should do for job searching
Job searching is a tedious and challenging process. Want a step by step guide for job searching? The writer explains researches that you should do and how to secure your first interview. He also introduces some websites and software you should use to help yourself in the job searching process. To find out if this book is available at The Career Center Resource Library, please click here.
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