184th INTLconnect Newsletter - October 18, 2018
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello INTLconnect Members,
This is the 184th 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
2018 International Career Festival – SEE YOU THIS SATURDAY!
Enjoy and Learn from the Career Event – Don’t miss such an amazing opportunity!
Saturday, October 20, 1:00 PM – 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.
AlphaSights Asia Virtual Info Session – HK, Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo
Friday, October 19, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E. Green St, Champaign
Good news for Korean, Japanese, and Chinese students from 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.
INTL Weekly Internships/Jobs
Management Trainee (Engineering and Operation) at Aptiv (Shanghai, China)
Application deadline: by November 30, 2018
A global technology company, auto parts maker, is looking for fresh and vibrant Management Trainees for their diversity oriented innovative company. All details posted on handshake.
Various Job Positions at Tencent (China)
Application deadlines are provided on Handshake for different job positions as required
Tencent, a salient and leading provider of Internet value added services in China, is looking for global talent for different positions in their workforce. Details posted on Handshake.
Software Engineer - Intern at Yelp (USA)
Application deadline: by November 30, 2018
A great opportunity for engineering students who are interested in beginning their career as an intern with experienced developers in real work setting. Yelp will accept CPT for international students. The company has announced various openings 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.
Marketing Communication Specialist – Intern at Technical Consulting & Research (TCR), Inc. (USA)
Application deadline: by January 1, 2019
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.
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.
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. This company promotes diversity and is culturally driven through an employee development goals orientation. For details about these positions and requirements please click here.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC, Taiwan and China) Recruitment Delegation will be visiting soon!!
November 2018, Stay Tuned!
TSMC a globally acclaimed high tech company will be visiting soon in October 2018 for hiring students in the lucrative positions offered in their portal. For registration beforehand please click here.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions by The Career Center (TCC)
Hello to Global Careers: Singapore!
Thursday, October 25, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E. Green St, Champaign
This is a great opportunity for all international students on campus to get acquainted with the Singaporean job market by expert alumni. Job information and other resources in Singapore will be provided, along with those companies operating in the U.S. More details posted in Handshake.
Best Job Search Resources for International Students
Friday, October 26, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Stay Tuned for updated Location for this Event
This workshop is specifically for all international students, from all majors on campus, to teach them how to use job search resources such as LinkedIn, Handshake, and Myvisajobs.com. Students 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.
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops on Campus
Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) – US-China Career Fair 2018
Sunday, October 21, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, ARC Multipurpose Room 6, Urbana
CSSA US-China Career Fair is an annual recruiting event hosted by a Chinese student group called Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA). It provides valuable opportunities for Chinese students to get in touch with well-known China-based global companies which are looking for prepared talent. This year, 10 companies will participate and all international students are most welcome to join. Further details posted on handshake
Big Data Career Networking Event (Summit 2018)
Thursday, November 8, 4:30 PM – 6 PM, I-Hotel and Conference Center
Are you interested in the field of Big Data and Data Analytics? Curious which companies may have cool opportunities for you in this field? Join Research Park’s Career Networking Event to connect with companies hiring for talent in this area. This interactive conference also offers participants the opportunity to learn and share knowledge about key aspects of big data and its business applications through dynamic panels, inspiring keynote presentations, and networking opportunities. Snacks and beverages will be provided. For RSVP click here. More details click here.
LG Hausys Meet & Greet - Korean Speakers Only
Wednesday, October 24, 2:00 PM – 5:50 PM, Materials Science & Engineering Building, Room 305, Urbana
LG Hausys, a South Korea-based automotive and interior material manufacturer is coming to our campus to provide a meet & greet session to Korean speaking graduate students and Post-docs. It is an exceptional platform for potential Korean bilingual students. Their target majors are Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, Mechanical Engineering and other related majors. For details regarding this event and RSVP please click here.
Geely Info Session – Chinese Students Only
Sunday, October 21, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Gregory Hall, Room 219, Urbana
Geely, a Chinese automotive manufacturer based in Hangzhou, will come to provide a recruiting info session. If you are interested in various positions in this company, click here. Furthermore, Geely will participate in CSSA US-China Career Fair on October 21st from 2-6pm at ARC Multipurpose Room 6 (announced above). For details regarding this event and to RSVP please click here.
Midea Group Info Session
Sunday, October 21, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, David Kinley Hall, Room 119, Urbana
Midea Group, a Chinese electrical appliance manufacturer will come to provide an info session on their China and US recruiting activities. They have many positions on in Handshake. The positions at US offices welcome domestic and non-Chinese students, too. Do not miss such a great platform!
Global Engagement Lounge
Friday, October 18, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Asian American Cultural Center (AACC)
Topic of This Week: Taste of UIUC and Student Assistance Center
For all students on campus engage in conversation and foods while finding student assistance resources. What a great friendly occasion to make contacts with diverse students, chat with advisors and staffs from campus units, play games, and get questions answered! Moreover, by attending five sessions students will get a prize in the lounge.
Michigan Korean Fair 2018 – Korean Bilinguals Only!
Wednesday, October 24, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, San Marino Club Troy, 1685 E. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan
KOTRA, a Korean governmental agency is going to provide a career fair for Korean international and Korean American students. 15 Korean companies located in Michigan and Ohio are expected to participate. In order to participate in this career fair, you need to register please go through this link here.
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.
This 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.
Book of the Week
PEAK
Writers: Ericsson, Karl Anders ; Year: 2016
Main Topic: Learn Secrets from the New Science and Expertise
Want to be focused in your specialized field? This book is not merely a theory, but talks about how to get better, much better at things we really care about- our passion, inspiration and nurturing our hopes. Ericsson’s research focuses on the real world, and he explains in detail, with examples, how all of us can apply the principles of great performance in our work. To check the availability please click here.
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