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182th INTLconnect Newsletter- October 4, 2018
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello INTLconnect Members,
This is the 182th 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
LockIn China’s Career Workshop for Returning Chinese Students – Not to Miss!
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.
2018 International Career Festival
Saturday, October 20, 1:00 – 5:30 PM, Student Dining and Residential Building (SDRP) Multipurpose Room (2nd floor), 301 East Gregory Drive, Champaign
Please join us for the 2018 International Career Festival (ICF) to enjoy and learn from the top 10 finalist teams for the ICF Career Competition! In addition, Shane Carlin, CEO of Asian Student Achievement will speak to students about career and professional development of international students. You can also meet and talk to many industry professionals and career advisors. There will be a raffle for you! For details and RSVP please click here.
International Student Career Meet up : Business Consulting Firms
Thursday, October 11, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213 located at 616 E. Green St, Champaign
October's topic: How to prepare for careers in business consulting industries.
International Student Career Meetup is a monthly informal gathering where international students can talk with peer students and/or alumni. Two students who have been actively preparing for business consulting firms will share their experiences and insights. Also, student-run consulting organizations will be introduced, too. For details and RSVP please click here.
INTL Weekly Internships/Jobs
For Arabic-English Bilinguals - Various Positions at Mckinsey & Company Middle East Office., Application is Open Now!
This globally ranked management consulting firm is now hiring students from our campus for their Middle Eastern offices. The company promotes diversity and culturally driven through employee development goals orientation. For details about these positions and requirements please click here.
Human Resource Generalist at Paradigm Technologies (USA)
Application deadline: by October 9, 1:00 PM
For full life-cycle of the recruitment process and assisting in company’s HR policies, Paradigm Tech. is looking for talented HR people. They will accept OPT for international students. All important details are posted on Handshake.
Software Engineer Summer Intern 2019 – Machine Learning at Pure Storage (USA)
Application deadline: by January 1, 2019
Pure Storage, a global technology based company is hiring international students for various positions in their innovation-orientated department. They will accept CPT for international students. This company welcomes diversity in the workplace. All important details are posted on Handshake.
Infrastructure Software Engineer Intern (Full Time) – at Palo Alto Networks (USA)
Application deadline: by January 1, 2019
This next-generation security company is hiring international students for their full-time intern positions. They will accept CPT for international students. This company welcomes diversity in the workplace and promotes job opportunity as well. All important details are posted on Handshake.
Software Engineer - Intern at Yelp (USA)
Application deadline: by November 30, 11:00 AM
A great opportunity for engineering students who are interested in beginning their career as an intern with experienced developers in a real work setting. They 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.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions by The Career Center (TCC)
AlphaSights Asia Virtual Info Session – HK, Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo
Friday, October 19, 5:00 – 6:00 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213 located at 616 E. Green St, Champaign
Good news for all majors on campus! AlphaSights, a fast-growing information consulting firm will provide a virtual info session to introduce their full-time and internship recruiting plans in their Asian offices. To RSVP and details check Handshake.
Graduate and Professional School Fair by The Career Center
Wednesday, October 17, 11:00 AM - 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.
Info Session on Biostatistics and Data Science MS Programs at Cornell University New York Campus Admission for Fall 2019 – Dinner will be provided!
Wednesday, October 17, 5:30 – 7:00 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213 located at 616 E. Green St, Champaign
Representatives are coming from Cornell University to meet you in person! They would love to meet you if you are interested in pursuing a graduate education in the fields of biostatistics and data science! All International students on campus can meet representatives who can tell more about their M.S. program and answer all questions. For details please click here.
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops on Campus
Boston Career Forum 2018 for Japanese-English Bilinguals
Friday, November 9 to Sunday, November 11, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Hynes Convention Center, Boston.
It is a rare and exceptional platform for potential 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.
ECS - International Student Job Search – Not to Miss!
Thursday, October 18, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Digital Computer Laboratory (DCL), Room 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, Room 210, 1401 W. Green St, Urbana
LG Display, one of the world's largest LCD panel maker headquartered in South Korea, will come to 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.
Global Engagement Lounge
Friday, October 5 , 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Asian American Cultural Center (AACC)
Topic of This Week: - Wellness With Campus Rec.
International Students not only experience academic pressure abroad, but also encounter various mental and health issues. Learn how campus recreational activities can alleviate this dilemma. This is 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.
Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) – US-China Career Fair 2018
Sunday, October 21 (Stay Tuned for details on this upcoming career event)
Chinese recruiters from about 10 China-based global companies are on the campus to share their employment opportunities in the States as well as in China! Details with company lists will be posted on Handshake soon!
Book of the Week
Fearless Salary Negotiation
Writer: Josh Doody
Main Topic: A Step-By-Step Guide To Getting Paid What You’re Worth
In this book the author discusses on understanding your market value and getting paid what you're worth when changing companies. Getting paid what you're worth within your current company can be aligned with your future career confidence. To check the availability please click here.
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