Hi INTLconnect members,
This is the 170th issue of The Career Center’s INTLconnect Newsletter. There are still a couple of days before Spring Break. Are you ready? 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 Series: Stay or Return
Wednesday, March 28th, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite Room 213
Have you asked yourself this question? Do you need to make up your mind if you want to either stay in the United States, or go back to your home country after graduation? This workshop will help you learn about which factors you need to consider before deciding your career destination. They may include job market needs, language issues, and cultural and psychological factors. This workshop may also be useful for students who are U.S. permanent residents and considering returning home as one of career options. For more information, please click here.
International Student Career Meetup: Returning to Illinois after a Full-time Experience
Thursday, March 29th, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite Room 213
Have you considered working first and then come back to campus for the study? At this workshop, you will meet some graduate students who came back to U of I after working as full-time employees in the States or in their home countries. They will share stories about why they wanted to work first and then come to a graduate school, and how the full-time experiences help their career development and further job searches. This event is only open to people who register prior to the event. To register, please check Handshake.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs (the week of March 11th)
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.
SF Consulting-Associate Consultant at SF Technology (Shanghai, and Shenzhen, China)
SF Technology is a member of SF Group. SF Group is an international supply chain service provider based in China. They are looking for candidates who are graduating with MS and PhD major in Science & Engineering, or Finance & Management with strong mathematical skills. Please check Handshake for further information.
Market Analytics Intern at L'Oréal (Singapore)
L'Oréal Group is one of the biggest cosmetics company based in France. Brands under L'Oréal are including Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Shu Uemura, Kiehl's, Ralph Lauren, and NYX Cosmetics. They offer a 6-month internship to candidates who are strong in data analysis, trend reporting, and market research. Please check here for more information.
2018 Global Young Talents Internship in China Junior Up Program
Are you still looking for internship in 2018? Is having an internship in China an option? You may check here to see programs and search for some internship opportunities.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions On Campus
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: March 16th 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.
PhD & Master Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, March 28th, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Eastern), Online
It is an online career fair hosted by Graduate Career Consortium. It is open to current graduate students, postdocs, and alumni. Please register here.
Diversity & Inclusion Networking Exchange (D.I.N.E.)
Monday, April 9th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Illini Union Ballroom
You will have the opportunity to engage with employers who value diversity, practice networking in a casual setting, discover the qualities employers seek in potential candidates, and learn what questions you should ask to determine if an organization meets their diverse needs. The first 50 students register and show up at the event can have a chance to let the employer on that day to review your resume. Please register here.
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops
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 held by AmCham that welcomes 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.
Lockin China Global Talents Career Fair
Sunday, March 25th, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre conference room (No. 2 Crystal Room)
It is a career fair looking for talent that wants to work in China. Companies who join in this career fair are varied in industries, such as IT, finance, manufacturing, and education. For more information, please click here.
Book of the Week
Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type
Writers: Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron, and Kelly Tieger
Main Topic: Discover what you enjoy in career; help you select career path
It is a guide help you to find how you define your career success and what satisfaction from a job is to you. If you have your MBTI (Myers Briggs) personality assessment result with you, this book would be very helpful to find suggestions according to your MBTI personality type. To find out if this book is available at The Career Center Resource Library, please click here.
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