192nd INTLconnect Newsletter- January 24th, 2019
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello to all our INTLconnect Members!
You are reading the 192nd 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
Spring 2019 Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) Program
Thank you for your great response towards Spring 2019 Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) Program! We are accepting application and only 3 more info sessions are left.
CC-I Program is one of the nationally awarded signature program to enhance your professional skills related to various career-related aspects. The program is specifically designed for all international students on campus to be more competitive job/internship candidates. This is to clarify that, completing all milestones will allow you to receive the CC-I certificate.
Interested international students are requested to attend any one of the four information sessions, which is mandatory, in order to apply for this year’s CC-I program.
Detail information regarding these info sessions (Location: The Career Center, Interview Suit Room 213)
Friday, January 25, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday, January 28, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, February 1, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The China Portal has been Upgraded!
Did you know that, we have the China job portal powered by LockIn China?
The importance of China job market is unanimous globally. Job Postings, Online Classes on resumes, Internship in China and very resources might interest you. So visit and explore such resourceful portal that we have for our students.
INTL Weekly Internships/Jobs
Career Services Paraprofessionals (CSPs) at The Career Center at Illinois
Application deadline: by February 14
This great opportunity is open for all students on campus who want to gain experience and be a part of our amazing team. We are looking for enthusiastic, talented and dedicated students who are willing to learn and excel through this platform. For details please click here.
Automation Engineer (Quality Engineer) at VISA, Inc. Austin TX
Application deadline: by January 31
If you are interested in developing and executing comprehensive suites of automation test plans and test cases, maintaining and adding to existing automation framework, development of toolsets to augment QA and many more techno expertise apply here.
The employer states that the candidate will have to work with all the engineering stakeholders to run your tests in a fully automated manner. CPT/OPT will be accepted.
Winter AUCA China Fair Follow-up
You did not miss anything! Students who didn’t attend the fair can see the post and apply here.
https://pan.baidu.com/s/130cw8HoFgimmaZTlCDHA9A (password is rq3a.)
This is the link to job openings that were available at the AUCA Winter Career Fair.
Leadership Paraprofessional and Graf Intern positions 2019 at The Illinois Leadership Center
Application deadline: by February 11
ILC is now accepting applications for student employment! We are recruiting for both our Leadership Paraprofessional and Graf Intern positions. All international students are welcome to apply for this exciting opportunity to gain valuable work experience and develop leadership skills with you
So, if you are interested for professional leadership experience then look no further just apply on campus! Click here to learn more and apply now through this link: tinyurl.com/ILCApply
AACC Paid Internship 2019-2020
Info meetings: Monday, February 4 & Tuesday, February 5, 5:00 PM -6:00 PM, AACC 1st Floor Lounge, 1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana
The Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) paid internship program provides students an opportunity to undertake creative and challenging assignments that promote cross-cultural understanding of Asian American & Asian international experience, and provide educational and cultural support for Asians & Asian Americans in our university community.
This unique internship experience will be offered as a 2-unit Global Studies 199 class + hourly wages. Details can be found here. Applicants must attend one of the info meetings.
Professional Leadership Experiences
Recruiting Volunteers for Spring 2019 Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) Program, The Career Center
Application deadline (extended): by February 1st
Lucrative opportunity for all international students on campus who have not been a part of our CC-I program before, since for the first time TCC is willing to provide platform and review application for volunteering positions (gaining leadership experience) to all of you. Before applying you have to attend any one of the Info Sessions to get acquainted with our nationally awarded program. Please note that, due to holistically scrutinizing purpose and encouraging diversity we have extended our application deadline for volunteering positions.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions by the Career Center (TCC)
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop
Friday, January 25, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, The Career Center, Interview Suit Room 213
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop
Friday, January 25, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, The Career Center, Interview Suit Room 213
Indeed, what an educative opportunity for professional success! RSVP for both OPT and CPT events now.
Career Fair Prep Workshop: Maximizing Your Experience
Monday, January 28, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, The Career Center, Conference Room 143
Buckle up for upcoming career fairs! We are here to prepare you with tips and resources. Learn more about this event, click here.
Suit Up Event!
Sunday, March 31, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, JC Penney
Join us at JC Penney where you will receive an additional 40% off all suits and professional attire and accessories. You will also be able to be measured for a suit and get tips and advice on putting together business professional attire. Transportation will be provided. RSVP on Handshake now.
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops
Illinois Gies Business and Engineering Spring 2019 Career Fair
Illinois Gies Business Spring Fair: Tuesday, January 29, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, ARC
Illinois Engineering Spring Fair: Wednesday, January 30-31st, 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM, ARC
These career fairs are open to all Illini students and happening on the same week. For RSVP and list of employers click here.
KPMG Meet the Recruiter
Monday, January 28, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Illini Union Room 217
We always have encouraged networking and elevator pitch for all international students on campus. Increase such power tools through engaging, stop by to meet KPMG's UIUC recruiter, Allison Hopper, and learn more about the opportunities KPMG is offering UIUC students this spring!
Friday Global Engagement Lounge
Friday, January 25, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Asian American Cultural Center (AACC)
Topic of This Week: Student Wellness with Campus Recreation
Join the conversation with the staffs from Student Wellness to find out how to take steps toward a healthier, happier and more satisfying life. Recreational activities, exercising and healthy foods along with studies are paramount to success for all students.
For all international students on campus is a platform to know about the campus, people, diverse culture and their innovative ideas with purpose. 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!
San Francisco Career Forum 2019
Saturday, February 16 and Sunday February 17, 2019 (Location and time would be announced later to the qualified students through e-mail)
Japanese-English bilingual students graduating between December 2018 and June 2020 residing in U.S and Canada register to the San Francisco Career Forum by January 31, 2019. For details click here.
Book of the Week
Changing for Good: A Revolutionary Six-Stage Program for Overcoming Bad Habits and Moving Your Life Positively Forward
Writer: James O. Prochaska, John Norcross, Carlo DiClemente
Main Topic: Renovating, Re-focusing, Re-achieving Thyself
This book in one of my most favorite personal developmental guides, personal favorite collections in our resource library. The author focuses on personal mental health issues and bad habits restricting success in life in the beginning. One can totally relate with thyself in terms of any incongruence towards disciplined life. Then the authors illustrate crucial factors which are developmental, finally they delineate issues which are preventing towards positive changes in life. There are many real life instances as well, beautifully highlighted for the readers.
To check the availability please click here.
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