Hi INTLconnect members,
This is the 175th 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 Careers: Careers at UN and International Organizations
Thursday, April 26th, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Illini Union Ballroom
TOMORROW! Please be noted that the venue is at Illinoi Union Ballroom. The venue information on last newsletter was wrong. Sorry for any confusion! This event welcomes any students who are interested in careers in the United Nations, international non-profit, or intergovernmental organizations. A representative from the United Nations Recruiting Team will deliver the main presentation. Panelists who used to work, or currently work in this field are invited to share their experiences. Detailed information on participating organizations and panelists will be updated on Handshake. This event is co-hosted by Area Study Centers and Illinois Model United Nations.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs (the week of April 22th)
Revenue Management Intern at Anheuser-Busch InBev Bud Analytics Lab (Champaign, IL)
The Bud Analytics Lab is in Research Park focuses on data analytics. They are looking for an intern with analytical background with an entrepreneurial spirit. Please click here for further information.
Market Data Analyst at Bloomberg (Tokyo, Japan)
Bloomberg L.P. is a privately held financial software, data, and media company headquartered in New York City. They are looking for candidates who can speak Japanese and able to work full-time in 2019. Please check Handshake for further information.
Overseas Talent Program at Faw-Volkswagen (Beijing, China)
FAW-Volkswagen is a joint venture car manufacturer set up by China FAW Group Corporation, Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen (China) Investment Co., Ltd. They are looking for master degree, or above, candidates for multiple positions. Please check Handshake for further information.
Logistic Development Manager at Decathlin (Nationwide, China)
Decathlon S.A. is a sporting goods retailer based in Frence. They are looking for candidates with great passion and want to develop in logistics. Please check Handshake for further information.
Leadership Programs and Other Positions at GE China (Nationwide, China)
General Electronic operates in aviation, healthcare, power, renewable energy, digital, additive manufacturing, venture capital and finance, lighting, transportation, and oil and gas. They are looking for full time and interns from various backgrounds. Please click here for further information.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions On Campus
Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program (IFLIP)
An English learning program under School of Literature, Cultures, & Linguistics will help improve your English pronunciation or conversational skills. Are you in town in May? Sign up for ESL classes through the Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program! Open to everyone. Not for credit, just for fun! Taught by UIUC instructors. This summer we offer the following courses: Pronunciation, English for Professionals, Grammar Review, and Advanced Conversation. Other foreign languages also offered. Courses are held May 14 - June 1. Please sign up by May 1st. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Florencia Henshaw: henshaw2@illinois.edu or click here.
Sewon America Info Session
Wednesday, April 25th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite Room 213
This is an info session for students who can speak Korean. Sewon America is a Georgia-based manufacturer of auto parts. They are recruiting for multiple positions. To learn more information, please check Handshake.
Hyundai Motor Group Info Session
Wednesday, April 26th, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Illini Union 404
This is an info session for students who can speak Korean. The Hyundai Motor Company is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer. They will come to campus for their Global Top Talent Forum as a pre-recruitment process for Korean graduate students studying abroad. To learn more information, please check Handshake.
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops
2018 American Universities’ China Association (AUCA) Career Fair
Saturday, July 21st, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, St. Regis Jingan, Shanghai
Saturday, July 28th, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sheraton Shenzhen
Saturday, August 8th, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Four Seasons, Beijing
This event is open to all the students regardless of majors, and is geared toward students and recent graduates who are interested in a job or an internship in finance or business. People who register for the event will get notice about it. Student registration link is here. For more information, please click here.
U.S. Career Forum
Saturday, May 12th, 10:00 AM –6:00 PM, Javits Center Hall 1E (NY)
It is a career fair for talent who can speak English and Japanese. Positions that are advertised in this career forum are all located in the U.S. There will be around 40 companies joining in this event. It is open to all the students regardless of majors. For more information, please click here and here.
Book of the Week
The 20-Minute Networking Meeting
Writers: Nathan A. Perez and Marcia Ballinger
Main Topic: Networking guide
In this book, the authors shared 5 key points of networking meeting. They also walk you through the steps from setting agenda of networking meeting to what you should do after the meeting. They also provide some thorough context and example actions for readers. To find out if this book is available at The Career Center Resource Library, please click here.
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