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180th INTLconnect Newsletter- September 20th 2018
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello INTLconnect Members,
This is the 179th 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 https://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: Japan
Friday, September 28th, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213 located at 616 E. Green St, Champaign
This is a great opportunity for all international students on campus to get acquainted with the Japanese job market by expert alumni. Job information in Japan will be provided, as well as those Japanese companies operating in the U.S. Details posted on Handshake.
Best Job Search Resources for International Students
Friday, September 21st, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, located at 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign
This workshop is specifically for all international students, from all majors on campus to teach you how to use job search resources such as LinkedIn, Handshake, and Myvisajobs.com. You will learn about creating an appealing LinkedIn profile and using it for career exploration, networking, and informational interviews, and also learn from companies in individual fields who may hire international students. Bring your laptop.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs
Recruitment Offers at Lilly China Info Session and Meet & Greet
Info Session on Monday September 24th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213 located at 616 E. Green St, Champaign
Meet & Greet on Tuesday September 25th, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, The Illini Union 215, 1401 W. Green St. Urbana
Good news for all Chinese speaking international students, Lilly China is conducting an info session and meet & greet to hire potential employees for their multifaceted company. If you miss the info session, you still have chance to attend the meet & greet. Interested students should visit Handshake for more details. The application deadline on September 23th, 11:59 PM.
Entry Level Positions at Bytedance 2018, (Globally) – Not to Miss!
Application deadline: by December 31st, at 5:55 AM
Bytedance, a global technology company is hiring international students for various positions all over the world. The employer will sponsor a work visa and accepts OPT/CPT. This company welcomes diversity in the workplace. All important details are posted on Handshake.
Engineer Trainee at American Express Recruitment 2018, (India)
Application deadline: by June 2019
Engineers who are interested in beginning their career with this salient company with lucrative packages should apply. The company has announced urgent openings in two techno-oriented cities from India. For more details click here.
Global Commodity Trading Graduate Position at Trafigura (Globally)
Application deadline: by October 7th , at 6:50 PM
Trafigura, a Singapore based commodity trading company is promoting rotational program for all international students around the world. For more details on eligibility and to apply please click here.
Global Future Leaders Program at Lenovo (Globally) - Not to Miss!
Lenovo, one of the salient names in the technological industry, is proud to offer their Global Future Leaders program this year. The company is looking for creative risk takers and passionate students all over the world. The company is hiring two management-level positions, Please check Handshake for further information.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions on Campus
Pizza and Professional – All Students on Campus are Most Welcome!
Friday, September 21st, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, located at 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign
The event will be structured as a panel for students to attend and hear from a small group of professionals while having pizza in a friendly ambience. To see the list of panel members, please click here.
Global Careers: Retail Industry in China
Friday, October 5th, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, located at 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign
The event is open for all international students who are interested in learning about industry trends and employment opportunities in China. The guest speaker will delineate all those inevitable factors to establish your career in the Chinese retail industry. More details posted on Handshake.
LockIn China’s Career Workshop for Returning Chinese Students
Wednesday, October 10th, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Gregory Hall, Room 223, 810 S Wright St, Urbana
LockIn China, the largest recruiting platform for Chinese returnees, will come to our campus and provide this workshop on how and what Chinese students need to prepare for job searches in China. It will include, but not limited to, resumes and cover letters in Chinese, interviewing, recruiting cycle, and industry trends. To RSVP for event please click here.
Global Engagement Lounge
Friday, September 21st, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Asian American Cultural Center (AACC)
Topic of This Week: - Taste of America with Fruits.
A great, friendly, effective way to make contacts with diverse students, chat with advisors and staffs from campus units, play games, and get all inquiries answered! Moreover, by attending five sessions students will get a prize in the lounge.
Apply to International Career Festival (ICF) - Career Competition Now!
Tuesday, September 4th, 9:00 AM – Sunday, September 30th, 11:59 PM
All international students who want to be competitive in the global job market are highly encouraged to apply to the ICF Career Competition to develop their professional skills required for career success. Win fabulous prizes! The top 3 teams will receive prizes and all teams will receive a certificate of participation. To learn about the format and details please click here.
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops
GoinGlobal Student Training Program 2018
Great opportunity for international students who want to learn about the hiring objectives and techniques by multinational employers as well as work visa permit system through organizations. To register and for more details, interested students please click here.
Internship/Jobs for Korean Bilinguals at 7th Hiring Fair, Los Angeles
Friday, October 19th, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, JW Marriott LA Live (Gold Ballroom).
A great opportunity for Korean bilinguals, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Los Angeles and Job Korea USA are hosting their 7th Hiring fair for all job seekers. Interested candidates are most welcome to attend this fair, for details please click here.
Boston Career Forum 2018 for Japanese-English Bilinguals
Friday, November 9th – Sunday, November 11th, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Hynes Convention Center, Boston.
A rare and exceptional platform for Japanese bilingual students to connect with the top management of several multinational companies in this fair. Majors from all disciplines are cordially invited. For more details regarding schedules please click here.
Book of the Week
Release Your Brilliance
Writer: Simon T. Bailey
Main Topic: Changing the mediocre mindset of thyself and retrieving the best version out of you which you meant to be.
In this book, the author believes that each one of us were born with brilliance but throughout our circumstances, toxicity towards life and failures we convince ourselves to remain depressed instead of getting things done with diligence. The book provides a new perspective towards releasing the readers’ brilliance in their own ways. To check the availability of the book please click here.
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