311th INTLconnect Newsletter- August 26, 2022
CONTACT:
- Dr. Pankaj Desai, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center (pankaj1@illinois.edu)
- Shoptorshi Rahman, Graduate Assistant at The Career Center (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 311th 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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Interested in applying for the Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) program in Fall 2022?
The CC-I program is a unique and innovative nine-week program dedicated to the career and professional development of international students. This program has been offered by The Career Center since Fall 2012 and received the Services to International Students award, a national award presented by the National Career Development Association in 2016.
This program helps international students plan their career, develop job search skills, and enhance self-promotion and networking skills. This program is designed to enable participants to have a higher level of career competence confidence as they seek an internship or job. Participants completing all the program requirements receive the Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I). Any undergraduate and master's-level international student may apply for the CC-I program. The program application opens in August 2022 along with multiple info nights!
Click on this link to apply: go.illinois.edu/CC-I-Fall22
Additional information about the CC-I program would be sent out to those who submit this interest form. For additional information, contact Dr. Pankaj Desai - Assistant Director for International Student Career Development at The Career Center (TCC) at pankaj1@illinois.edu.
Attend an Info Session to learn more about the program and application deadlines.
Information Sessions for the CC-I Program are provided below. Learn more and RSVP on Handshake.
International Student Career Navigators
Interested in Career Certificate for International Students (CC-) Career Navigator Position?
Have you already completed the CC-I Program? Do you have strong communication skills? Do you want experience facilitating workshops?
Consider becoming an International Student Career Navigator. As a Navigator, you will be a peer advisor, facilitate CC-I programs, and have input into the design and implementation of career development programs.
Navigators for Fall 2022 do not need to have completed the CC-I program in the past.
Attend CC-I Info Sessions to learn more about the program and application deadlines.
More information about the CC-I Program: https://go.illinois.edu/cc-i
Click here to apply: go.illinois.edu/Nav-Fall22
Contact information: Dr. Pankaj Desai, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development
Get Ready for International Student Career Series Fall 2022
Throughout the school year, the Career Center is offering a series of standalone workshops that are designed specifically to help international students with career readiness and job/internship preparation. Detail information is provided on our website. Stay tuned for RSVP on Handshake.
Schedule of the Career Series at a Glance: (Central Time)
International Student Career Series (In-person): Crafting a Winning Resume and Cover Letter
Tuesday, September 6, 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., Location: Siebel Center for Design, SCD Classroom 1002 (Siebel Center for Design, 1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL, 61820, US)
International Student Career Series (Online): Leveraging LinkedIn and Handshake for a Career Development, Networking, and a Successful Job Search
Tuesday, September 20, 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., Location: Zoom- Meeting ID: 841 5814 2239
Password: 140376
International Student Career Series (In-person): Mastering the Elevator Pitch and Networking
Tuesday, October 4, 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., Location: Siebel Center for Design, SCD Classroom 1002 (Siebel Center for Design, 1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL, 61820, US)
International Student Career Series (In-person): Effective Job Search Strategies and Resources for International Students
Tuesday, October 18, 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., Location: Siebel Center for Design, SCD Classroom 1002 (Siebel Center for Design, 1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL, 61820, US)
International Student Career Series (In-person): Engaging in Effective Storytelling Techniques during Job Interviews
Thursday November 10, 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., Location: Zoom- Meeting ID: 841 5814 2239
Password: 140376
International Student Career Series (In-person): Engaging in Effective Storytelling Techniques during Job Interviews (repeat event for those who have missed)
Tuesday, November 29, 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., Location: Siebel Center for Design, SCD Classroom 1002 (Siebel Center for Design, 1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL, 61820, US)
The Career Center Events/Resources
Global Career Network (GCN) Fall 2022 Inaugural Meeting
Thursday, September 22, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St, Urbana, Illinois 61820. RSVP on Handshake for the Inaugural Meeting.
Are you an international student? Do you want a voice on campus?
You are invited to join the Global Career Network a forum for international student serving RSOs to advance the career development of the international student community at Illinois through collaboration, networking, and engagement through The Career Center. The GCN meets monthly to develop career and professional development programming and enhance communication between campus partners.
Students do not have to be affiliated with an RSO to join this meeting.
We meet monthly. Search Handshake for a listing of upcoming meetings.
GCN Monthly Meeting Schedule in Brief:
Global Career Network (GCN) October Meeting: October 6
Global Career Network (GCN) November Meeting: November 10
Global Career Network (GCN) December Meeting: December 1
Global Professional Spotlight Series
Friday, September 16, October 14, November 11. Noon to 1:00 p.m. Zoom meeting link.
Do you want to be updated on the latest news on the job markets for international students?
Are you worried about the difficulties in your internship/job search amid the pandemic? Join us for this monthly informal gathering where international students can chat with the Career Center staff. How to identify opportunities in your home countries can be discussed too.
Stay tuned for more information, here.
To learn more, contact:
Dr. Pankaj Desai, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development
Returning Home/ Global Career Series
Friday, October 21, December 2. Noon to 1:00 p.m. Zoom meeting link.
Learn about job markets and careers in a specific country. This workshop can also be arranged at the request of a student or an RSO representing international students.
The representative student/RSO is expected to participate in the planning process.
RSVP link will be provided on Handshake soon.
To learn more, contact:
Dr. Pankaj Desai, Assistant Director for International Student Career Development
Spring 2022 Updated CPT, OPT, AT List of International Friendly Companies are Available Now!
Check out the updated International Friendly Companies list in international student page of the Career Center (TCC website). It is helpful to know which companies and organizations have hired Illinois international students on the CPT, OPT, or AT status. The data is from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), and The Career Center updates CPT/OPT/AT company lists twice a year.
Fall 2022 Majors & Minors Fair by Division of General Studies (DGS)
Thursday, September 29, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Illini Union Ballrooms A, B, and C (Stay tuned for further information).
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