299th INTLconnect Newsletter- February 18, 2022
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 299th issue of The Career Center’s INTLconnect Newsletter. This weekly newsletter covers career-related information for international students of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For regular career resources for international students, visit https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/INTLconnect. If you want to connect with international alumni, join INTLconnect at Illinois LinkedIn group. To view previous newsletters, visit the Newsletter Blog.
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INTL News
Internships at Research Park: Panel Discussion (Virtual)
Friday, February 25, Noon- 1:00 p.m. for the Zoom link, Register here.
Join the Career Center to hear a panel discussion from Research Park professionals and learn how to land and make the most of an internship at Research Park. This is a great way to prepare for the Research Park Career Fair on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
International Student Career Series Spring 2022
February 24: LinkedIn Workshop (Online), Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.,
Meeting ID: 811 8550 5414 and Password: 289633
The Career Center has decided to postpone CC-I program until next semester, but the good news is, you can take advantage of our upcoming workshop series. This professional development series has been adopted and modified from CC-I program contents and is based on the various needs of our international students.
In the first workshop, you will learn about LinkedIn, a critical networking tool for international students. This series is based on the different needs of our international students.
- February 24: LinkedIn Workshop (Online)
- March 10: Elevator pitch and Networking (In-Person)
- March 24: Resume and Cover letter (In-Person)
- April 7: Job Search Resources (In-Person)
- April 21: Interviewing & Storytelling (In-Person)
2022 International Illini Networking (IIN) by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Thursday, February 24, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
IIN is a great platform to connect with more than 20 former international students about their journey and experiences in various industries. For registration and alumni profiles: go.illinois.edu/IIN2022
Events/Programs/Services by The Career Center and Career Offices on Campus
Spring 2022 AUCA Virtual Career Events by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Shanghai Office: March through April 2022 Online
AUCA is an open organization for overseas university representatives, based in Mainland China, to exchange information and resources, pursue collaboration, and learn best practices. Over 150 university representatives from more than 90 overseas universities have joined AUCA and their events. To learn more and register, click here. More about the workshops, click here.
Educators' Job Fair (Virtual) - Spring 2022 by The Career Center
Monday, March 7, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Meet with school districts from across Illinois and the country and be ready to have a conversation about your interest in the school district. To learn more and RSVP, click here.
2022 Lockin Spring Recruiting Season: Global Talents Career Fair
The Lockin/GUCCU 2022 recruiting team has shared the latest schedule of 2022 spring campus recruiting events for Chinese international students. To RSVP and learn more about on-site as well as virtual career fair events, click here. For the event page, visit here.
Career Drop-In Advising
Monday - Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and Friday from 10:00 a.m.- Noon. The Career Center Resource Center, 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign, IL 61820 (Across from the Alma Mater)
Our Graduate Assistants will help you with any career-related concern by connecting you to relevant resources and accurate information. During these 10 - 15-minute sessions, you will learn about resources for finding internships, strategies for choosing a major, or tips for an upcoming interview. You will also, get feedback on your resume without having to schedule an appointment. Please bring a paper copy.
Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Reviews
Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., The Career Center Resource Center, 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign, IL 61820 (Across from the Alma Mater)
Get feedback on your resume without having to schedule an appointment. Please bring a paper copy.
Upcoming Virtual and In-Person Events/Workshops/Info Sessions/Fairs
Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
- Virtual Information Session, Thursday, February 24, 9:00 a.m. CDT, MSA Webinar
- MSA Admissions Chat, every Thursday and Friday, Noon- 1:00 p.m. CDT, MSA Admissions Chat
The MSA program at UIUC is a one year, STEM-designated accounting program designed for students of all academic backgrounds. A bachelor's degree in accounting is not required. Attend the webinar to learn about the application process (including fee waivers), career outcomes, GMAT waivers and scholarships. You can also stop by their MSA Admissions Express Advising Sessions to get your questions answered. Application fee waivers available to all qualified on-campus students who join.
Virtual Session: Amazon Operations Information Session
Tuesday, February 22, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register, here.
Amazon is looking for graduates who are willing to serve in the Operations field. As an Area Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop your own team of Amazon Associates. You will learn more about their available positions in this virtual session.
South Asian American Leadership Conference 2022 (SAALC) hosted by Asian American Cultural Center at UIUC
Monday, February 28 - Thursday March 3, 2022. To register, click here.
The Asian American Cultural Center is hosting 3rd annual South Asian American Leadership Conference virtually. The South Asian American Leadership Conference was created to educate and empower students to network and develop relationships. SAALC offers safe spaces to talk about the issues and challenges South Asian American students face.
On & Off-Campus Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Research Analyst (full-time) at Equilar, Inc., IL, CA, USA
Application deadline: August 1, 2022, by 7:00 p.m.
Equilar, Inc. is a research company, and their clients include human-capital consulting firms. To learn more, visit Handshake.
Sales Management Trainee at OPPO (Worldwide)
Application deadline: February 27, 2022, by 10:00 a.m.
OPPO is a global information technology company. To learn more about this position, visit Handshake.
Spring Intern Analyst at Emerging Strategy, China
Application deadline: March 15, 2022, 9:00 by a.m.
Emerging Strategy, a market intelligence firm, is looking for candidates who are currently in China (preferably in Shanghai) and can start working in Shanghai Office. If you are interested to learn more, click here.
Assistant Manager (Business Development) at Tridge Trade Inc., South Korea
Application deadline: February 27, 2022, by 9:00 p.m.
Tridge is an agricultural trading platform on the internet and software industry. To learn more about this position, visit Handshake.
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