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181th INTLconnect Newsletter- September 27, 2018
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello INTLconnect Members,
This is the 181th 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
Apply to International Career Festival (ICF) - Career Competition Now!
Last Week to Apply - Convert the Fear into Fun Through Learning.
Deadline for Application: Sunday, September 30, 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.
INTL Weekly Internships/ Jobs
Agricultural Engineer : Ag Integrated Rotation (AIR) Internship at Corteva Agriscience, Summer 2019 (USA)
Application deadline: by December 12 , 9:00 AM
Corteva Agriscience, a global agro based company is hiring international students for various positions all over the world. The employer will accept CPT for international students. This company invests a lot on interns with enormous learning opportunity. All important details are posted on Handshake.
Software Engineer - Intern at Yelp (USA)
Application deadline: by December 31, 5:55 PM
A great opportunity for engineering students who are interested in beginning their career as intern with experienced developers in real work setting. Employer will accept CPT for international students. The company has announced various openings on Handshake.
Marketing Communication Specialist – Intern at Technical Consulting & Research (TCR), Inc. (USA)
Application deadline: by January 1, 12:00 PM
This innovative and globally award winning employer is looking for fresh creative talent all over the world. The employer will accept CPT for international students. Interested students for details please check on Handshake.
Entry Level Positions at Bytedance 2018, (Globally) – Not to Miss!
Application deadline: by December 31, 5:55 AM
Bytedance, a global technology company is hiring international students for various positions all over the world. The employer will accept CPT for international students. 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 7 , 6:50 PM
Trafigura, a Singapore based commodity trading company, is promoting a rotational program for international students around the world. For more details on eligibility and to apply, please click here
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions by The Career Center (TCC)
Global Careers: Japan
Friday, September 28, 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.
Graduate and Professional School Fair by The Career Center
Wednesday, October 17 , 11:00 - 4:00 PM, The Illini Union (ABC & Pine Lounge), 1401 W. Green St, Urbana
Exploring options after graduation? Speak with admission representatives, from 100+ programs, about graduate school and health profession programs to get your inquiries answered. This unique event on campus, is a great platform between admission seekers and admission representatives. For details please click here.
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops on Campus
ACES+LAS Career Fair Prep
Monday, October 1, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Gregory Hall, Room 213, 810 S. Wright St, Urbana
Join recruiters in a career fair prep night. Have your resume reviewed, receive tips, practice networking and gain confidence for the ACES + LAS Career Fair. For RSVP please click here.
ECS - International Student Job Search
Thursday, October 18 , 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Digital Computer Laboratory (DCL), 2240, 1304 W. Springfield Ave, Urbana
Engineering Career Services (ECS) will teach you how to use helpful job search resources such as LinkedIn, Handshake, and Myvisajobs.com. To RSVP please click here.
LG Display Meet & Greet – Korean-English Bilinguals Only!
Thursday, October 11 , 10:00 – 4:00 PM, Illini Union, 210, 1401 W. Green St, Urbana
LG Display, one of the world's largest LCD panel maker headquartered in South Korea will come to the campus to meet Korean speaking graduate students. Target majors are ECE, CS, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Material Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and other data-science-related majors. For RSVP please click here.
LockIn China’s Career Workshop for Returning Chinese Students
Wednesday, October 10 , 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 21 , 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Asian American Cultural Center (AACC)
Topic of This Week: - Cultural Shock and De-Stress.
International Students experience various cultural dilemmas abroad, it is quite natural. Let us talk it out in an informal gathering at GEL.
A great, friendly, effective way to make contacts with diverse students, chat with advisors and staffs from campus units, play games, and get inquiries answered! Moreover, by attending five sessions students will get a prize in the lounge.
Book of the Week
Power Verbs For Job Seekers
Writer: Michael Lawrence Faulkner
Main Topic: Electrifying all your job search communications and building the great cherished career
In this book, the author demonstrate a few unforgettable action and power verbs, those can attract the employers. Some face-to-face interview tricks and soft skills expertise for job seekers to achieve their dream jobs. To check the availability please click here.
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