287th INTLconnect Newsletter- October 7, 2021
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 287th 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
International Student Career Series (In-Person): Resume & Cover Letter
Monday, October 18, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite (616 E. Green St, Room 213, in Champaign)
The Career Center is offering an International Careers Series to assist international students in their job search! Our next workshop will be held at The Career Center Interview Suite (616 E. Green St, Room 213, in Champaign) on October 18 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. Learn about how to write appealing resumes and cover letters and how to avoid mistakes that international students make often in resume/cover letter writing.
Virtual Graduate and Professional School Fair
Wednesday, October 13, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Illinois Graduate and Professional School Fair provides a platform to speak with admissions representatives from a variety of health professions, law, master's, and Ph.D. programs. This is your opportunity to ask questions about pre-requisites, required experience, the admissions process, and more. Register here for the school fair: https://go.illinois.edu/GradProfessionalFair
Events/Programs/Services by The Career Center and Career Offices on Campus
The Career Center Fall 2021 Workshop Calendar
Check out the workshops presented by our very own Career Services Paraprofessionals on topics to assist you with preparing for your job search! All workshops will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. at The Career Center Conference Room (715 S. Wright St., Room 143, in Champaign. Our October events are:
October 12: Creating Your Powerful Cover Letter
October 13: Creating Your Powerful Resume
October 25: Finding an Internship
October 27: Acing Your Interview
Mock Interview Program at The Career Center
Practice interviewing with a Career Center Mock Interview Coach and receive instant feedback in preparation for real interviews. Schedule a mock interview, click here.
Career Qualified Podcast: New Episode on Career Fair Preparation
Career Qualified is a podcast that will give you a recruiter's answers to commonly asked questions, and how you can leverage this in your own professional development. This conversational and approachable podcast is for students at all levels and all majors. You can easily search for ‘Career Qualified’ and find it on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or, simply by clicking on the links below:
Career Drop-In Advising
Monday - Thursday from Noon - 2 p.m. and on Fridays from Noon - 1 p.m. Stop by The Career Center!
Our career coaches will assist you with any career-related concerns by connecting you to relevant resources and accurate information. During these 10 - 15-minute sessions, you will learn about resources for finding an internship, strategies for choosing a major, or tips for an upcoming interview.
Sunday Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Reviews
Get feedback on your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile without having to schedule an appointment. Reviews are via Zoom. Click here to begin your Sunday drop-in review: go.illinois.edu/SundayDropins
Upcoming Virtual and In-Person Events/Workshops/Info Sessions/Fairs
Virtual Career fair invitation: Taiwan Trade Center
This virtual career fair will have job postings from tech and financial companies. Students graduating with degrees in Engineering, Information Technology, and Computer Science are the most sought after, but there are jobs opportunities for almost any major are available. Registration is now open and will remain open until October 31
How to Register:
- Register as a job seeker through Contact Taiwan’s website, hereBe sure to list Taiwan Trade Center, Chicago as the method of hearing about this opportunity. When confirmed, you will receive a confirmation E-mail (this may take up to one business day).
- After the applicant has received a Contact Taiwan conformation email, they will register for the career fair under the talent tab here. Registering will allow prospective employers to access your resume and contact information.
Abbott Global Days of Hiring Virtual Event OPDP
Operations Professional Development Program (OPDP) is a key talent pipeline for the Operations function in Abbott. To register and learn more about Abbott, click here.
Boston Career Forum Online 2021
For Japanese-English Bilinguals: Held until November 30, 2021
BCF is currently being held online, until Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Students will have several opportunities to speak to company representatives virtually, apply, and interview. To register and learn more, click here.
Capital One Virtual Session: How to Virtually Showcase your Personal Brand
Thursday, October 14, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
During this interactive session, you'll take a deep dive into building your personal brand and crafting your perfect pitch. This is also a great chance to hear more about Capital One, to ask questions about their opportunities, and to meet and network with a few of their associates.
On & Off-Campus Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Data Engineer Intern at Amazon, WA, TN, TX, CA, MI, AZ, USA
Application deadline: May 31 by 2:00 p.m.
Amazon is a global internet & software company that will sponsor a work visa and accept OPT/CPT for this position. To apply, click here.
Multiple Full-Time & Internship Positions at Dynamic Technology Lab
Dynamic Technology Lab Ltd. is a quantitative hedge fund established in Singapore and engages in global securities trading with multiple asset classes. They have various openings in their Researcher, Developer and Data Team. Visit their career website for more information.
2022 Unilever Future Leadership Program-China & Korea
Unilever, a global consumer brand, hiring for multiple positions in China and Korea. For more details about these positions, click here.
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