327th INTLconnect Newsletter- February 17, 2023
CONTACT:
- Dr. Pankaj Desai, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center (pankaj1@illinois.edu)
- Shoptorshi Rahman, Graduate Assistant at The Career Center (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 327th 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
Global Career Network (GCN): February Online Meeting
Monday, February, 20, 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm CST
You are invited to join the Global Career Network- a forum for international student-serving RSOs to advance the career development of the international student community at Illinois through collaboration, networking, and engagement through The Career Center. The GNC meets monthly to develop career and professional development programming and enhance communication between campus partners. Students do not have to be affiliated with an RSO to join this meeting. Search Handshake for a listing of upcoming meetings.
RSVP and Zoom Meeting Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1157942
To learn more, contact: Dr. Pankaj Desai, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at pankaj1@illinois.edu
International Career Festival (In-person)
Friday, March 24, 3:00-6:00 pm CDT, Campus Instructional Facility (CIF) | Room 4029 (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801)
join us for the 2023 International Career Festival (ICF), a campus-wide, half-day event dedicated solely to international students! **REGISTRATION NECESSARY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT** For inquiries such as, Why you should attend ICF & Who should attend ICF, visit Handshake.
Attend to the Spring 2023 International Student Career Series (ISCS)!!
Throughout the school year, the Career Center is offering a series of standalone workshops that are designed specifically to help international students with career readiness and job/internship preparation. Check out the Career Center event calendar to learn more. To learn more about all INTL programs, visit here: https://linktr.ee/INTLconnect
Thriving in the U.S. Work Culture Through Intercultural Awareness
Monday, March 27, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Gregory Hall, Room 223 (810 S Wright St, Urbana). For more information and RSVP on Handshake
In this workshop, Dr. Pankaj Desai - the Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center and Kimberly Yao, Associate Director of Office of International Student and Scholar Services will discuss strategies to prepare for and thrive in the U.S. workplace. For questions, please reach out to Dr. Pankaj Desai at pankaj1@illinois.edu
The Career Center Spring 2023 Event Calendar for International Students
Mark your calendar for the upcoming events in Spring 2023 exclusively geared towards our international students on campus. Further details and RSVP link will be posted soon on Handshake. To learn more about all INTL programs, visit here: https://linktr.ee/INTLconnect
For questions, please reach out to Dr. Pankaj Desai - Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center at pankaj1@illinois.edu.
Other Events/Resources/Job Opportunities
Research Park Career Fair
Tuesday, February 28, 4-7 PM, Illinois Conference Center
Join at the 17th annual Research Park Career Fair to meet with Research Park companies, both startups and corporate innovation centers. Explore internship opportunities and full-time positions in Champaign. Learn more and register here.
New Student Programs Job Opportunity
Orientation Leader (OL): The OL position is designed to offer students the opportunity to implement orientation programming for new first year students and family members. OLs are expected to be knowledgeable about the University of Illinois and have a desire to help new students have a successful transition. OLs attend a Spring Leadership Training course to help prepare them to be student leaders for New Student Program events. All OLs will assist at various events such as International Student Orientation, Fall Orientation/Welcome Days and various other orientation programs. The hourly rate for the OL position is $14. Opportunities for summer OL work will also be available. More information will be provided in the spring semester. APPLY HERE: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1170535103
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