188th INTLconnect Newsletter- November 15, 2018
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello INTLconnect Members,
This is the 188th 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
Fall 2018 Career Certificate-International Students (CC-I) Program Completion Ceremony
CC-I program accomplished another successful journey with our international students on campus! Along with our upgraded format - emphasized on participants’ elevator pitch, students from diverse majors all around the world, created an amazing ambience to this program. This semester we were recognized by the Chronicles of Higher Education, one of the most celebrated and tested newspaper and websites! We acknowledge that it was all possible through the unwavering and diligent spirit of our participants who are preparing themselves as most potential and desirable candidates for the job market. In addition, our small group facilitators have supported their group members’ career development and leveraged their own leadership.
We believe, this growing experience and amazing opportunity for career networking are inevitable for all international students at University of Illinois! If you missed the chance to get affiliated with our previous semester-long program, please stay tuned with this newsletter for the info session scheduled in Spring 2019.
The Career Center (TCC) is Hiring Mock Interviewers!!! Yes, You Heard Right!
The Career Center is hiring mock interviewers for Spring 2019! Apply in Handshake (posting #2110892 Mock Interviewer at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Division of Student Affairs). This position is open to any graduate student on campus.
Deadline to apply is November 18, 2018. Besides, if you would like further information or have questions, please contact Monica Towner at monicad@illinois.edu.
INTL Weekly Internships/Jobs
Haier: 2019 Various Job Positions - Apply This Week!
Available positions: R&D, HR, Accounting, and Sales/Marketing based in Qingdao, China.
Globally recognized Chinese company, Haier announced to receive applications this week. Preferred degree level: Master’s students who can start to work in July 2019. Few Preferred majors - R&D: ME and EE; accounting: accounting and related majors; HR: open to all majors; Sales/Marketing: open to all majors. Job posting timelines with details, click here.
For Arabic-English Bilinguals - Various Positions at Mckinsey & Company Middle East Office. Application Deadline has been Extended !
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.
Marketing Manager at Illini Media Campus
Application deadline: by December 31, 2018
The campus marketing manager is a part-time, student position at Illini Media Company that handles all of the brands owned by the company. There is a specific focus is on The Daily Illini and Illio. Details posted in Handshake.
Graphic Designer at Top Down 23 (USA)
Application deadline: by December 31, 2018
A Champaign, IL based start-up company is seeking for graphic designers who can create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for website content, and print materials. To know more about this position click here.
Application deadline: by December 1, 2018
It is unanimous that the Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative, cutting edge research and development. EnterpriseWorks is an award-winning incubator at the Research Park that focuses on science and research-based start-up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. What a great opportunity to all international students on campus to learn from such winning team. Details posted in Handshake.
Various Job Positions Announcement (2019) at Samsung Semiconductor (USA)
Application deadline: by December 14, 2018
Samsung Semiconductor Inc (SSI), an equal opportunity employer, is a world leader in Memory, System LSI, and LCD technologies. Headquartered in San Jose, California, SSI a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. the second largest semiconductor manufacturer in the world. Recently the have announced for various positions for 2019 recruitment season. Details with deadlines posted in Handshake.
Solution Engineer (full-time) at Salesforce 2019 (USA)
This job position with details was introduced and announced by one of our honorable international alumni, who is currently working with this company. Interested students can apply through the provided link and are most welcome to connect with the alumni through LinkedIn.
Quant Systems: Intern 2019 at The D. E. Shaw Group (USA)
Application deadline: by April 30, 2019
The D. E. Shaw group is seeking motivated individuals with an impressive record of academic and/or professional achievement to join its internship program. Major job positions are related to portfolio/investment management as well as they will accept CPT/OPT. Details posted in Handshake.
Software Engineering Intern, Summer - 2019 at Google Inc. (USA) – Don’t Miss!
Application deadline: by December 14, 2018
Join Google, Inc. for a unique 12-14 week paid internship that offers personal and professional development, an executive speaker series, and community-building. Details posted in Handshake.
Architect Intern (Full Time, Paid) at Charles Paul Goebel, Architect, Ltd. (USA)
Application deadline: by December 31, 2018
Good news for international students majoring in architectural courses. This employer will accept OPT and provides a great platform to enhance your skills and learning opportunities in States. Details posted in Handshake.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions by the Career Center (TCC)
International Student Career Meet Up – Block Chain
Thursday, November 29, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E. Green St, Champaign
Join us for an informal gathering where international students can talk about careers related to Block Chain. Information on invited speakers will be posted on Handshake. Stay tuned! Open to all international students but due to limited space, registration through Handshake is required.
2019 Winter AUCA Career Fair in Shanghai, China
Friday, January 4, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel, Shanghai
The Shanghai Office of University of Illinois, is co-hosting the 2019 Winter AUCA Career Fair in Shanghai, China. Recent graduates and current students in business, finance and technology areas are most welcome. More details including participating companies will come out soon. To RSVP click here.
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops on Campus
The School of Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Offers on Campus Low-Cost Intensive Language Classes (including ESL, open to the public during Winter 2019)
Language classes open to all; Classes meet January 2-11, Winter 2019.
What a great opportunity to learn new languages! The Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program offers low-cost classes in French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Greek, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, Russian, German, Turkish, Swahili, and English as a Second Language. Open to everyone; not for credit, just for fun! Wow!
Different levels available for preferences. Special discount for students and their spouses. For more information and to sign up, click here. Any inquiries feel free to e-mail: Prof. Florencia Henshaw (henshaw2@illinois.edu)
Research Park Series: Cube Consulting Offers Free Projects For startups!
CUBE, a student consulting organization, is currently in search of companies that would want its services for the Spring 2019 semester. They have a variety of different majors, ranging from business to engineering. The teams are in charge of conducting research and presenting the client with a solution that will be outlined in the scope of the project. There is no cost associated with working with CUBE consultants. More info, contact Saloni Nagarkar.
Free Webinar for Students: How to Pass the United Nations Screening For Your Dream Job
Sunday, November 18, 11:00 AM (Champaign Time)
Achieve your dream-job, young professionals interested in building a career in the UN system! This webinar is designed to introduce you to an online recruitment system called Inspire and provide a step-by-step guidance on how to fill in your profiles when applying for internships or jobs within the organization. To sign up and learn more, click here.
Global Engagement Lounge (GEL)
Friday, November 16, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Asian American Cultural Center (AACC)
Topic of This Week: Taste of UIUC with McKinley Health
A platform to learn about health resources on campus available for all international students. Also, this is 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.
Book of the Week
Win The Job You Want
Writers: Pat Andrew & Eleanor Hill
Main Topic: 7 Secret Techniques To conquer in the Hiring process
This book unlocks 7 secrets of hiring management that companies usually do not disclose to their candidates. The Authors claimed to have done the hard part for you. They have contacted Hiring Managers from across the county to find out what makes them choose one candidate over all others for a job. You will find the desired codes and conducts, along with very common interview questions. In addition, this book depicts the whole process of job searching from the scratch, providing right resource to give you the motivation and professional insight you need to Win the Job You Want! To check the availability please click here.
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