201st INTLconnect Newsletter- April 4, 2019
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello to all our INTLconnect Members!
You are reading the 201st 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
International Student Job Search Workshop
Friday, April 5, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213
Good news for all international students on campus! Jobs and internship search tips for international students will be shared in this workshop. In particular, networking-based job search strategies will be taught along with introduction to resources such as Handshake, LinkedIn, and Myvisajobs.com. Please bring your laptop. RSVP this event now on Handshake.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop Coming up!
Friday, April 5, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, The Career Center, Interview Suite, Room 213, Champaign, IL
Learn more about the Curricular Practical Training (CPT), a work authorization for international students who are passionate about finding an off-campus internship in the US job market. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) advisors will explain the process of getting your CPT approved. The Career Center will provide tips for your internship/full-time job search. What an educative opportunity! To RSVP click here. Students interested in OPT workshops please visit ISSS websites.
D.I.N.E. (Diversity and Inclusion Networking Exchange)
Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Illini Union Room 314
Engage with employers who value diversity in the workplace. Practice networking with company representatives in a casual setting and discover the qualities employers seek in potential candidates. Learn what questions you should ask to determine if an organization meets your diverse needs. Registration strongly encouraged. Register at go.illinois.edu/dine2019.
If there are any accommodations that would make you more successful at this event or for dietary accommodations please email, Lindsay Haitz at lah@illinois.edu. Details provided on Handshake.
INTL Weekly Internships/Jobs
Unpaid Internship Scholarship at University YMCA, Champaign, IL
Application deadline: For Summer/Fall 2019 April 8
The University YMCA’s Fred S. Bailey Unpaid Internship Scholarship program provides scholarship funding to students who accept unpaid internships with public service agencies and not for profit organizations. These internships provide an opportunity for students to complement their academic preparation with direct practical experience. The effort to combine a productive work experience with an intentional learning component is a proven method for promoting the academic, personal, and career development of students. Students will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to community development, service, and activism and the internship’s potential impact on the student’s learning and professional development as well as financial need. To learn more about this program and award amounts click here.
Multiple Positions at Schneider Electric China
Application deadline and other relevant information click here.
As one of Fortune Global 500 companies, Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. For Chinese students they believe Schneider Electric a great company and pay much attention to young talent development. The company is hoping to recruit more great overseas returnees to work and grow with together.
Application deadline: by May 10
Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative, cutting edge research and development. Enterprise Works 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. To apply and check requirements visit Handshake.
Intern - Actuarial P&C- RDC (Fall 2019), at State Farm Insurance Companies, Champaign, IL
Application deadline: by June 14
The State Farm Research and Development Center is a place where interns complete innovative, meaningful research in a collaborative environment focused on developing technical and business skills - a perfect complement to the classroom. Interns provide analysis and solutions through various methods. This internship program provides opportunities for year-round positions for all student levels, freshman - graduate students. All criteria posted on Handshake.
Multiple Positions at Red Stone Haute Couture Company, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Application deadline: by April 13
Globally acknowledged fashion Brand Company of China is looking talented creative students for multiple positions posted on Handshake. Red Stone Haute Couture Co, Ltd is an internationally renowned pioneer in luxury management. Red Stone aims to infuse consolidated luxury markets expertise, sophisticated brand management experience and financial capacity into Italian heritage, craftsmanship and creativity. For info session date and time see below the upcoming event section.
The Career Center upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions and Resources
Global Careers: Retail Industry in China
Friday, April 12, 02:00 AM - 03:00 PM, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, Champaign, IL
The event is open for all students who are interested in learning about industry trends and employment opportunities in China. The guest speaker, Mr. Stephen Rector, an international retail executive and consultant. will delineate all those inevitable factors to establish your career in the Chinese retail industry. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies with support from the Department of Education Title VI Program. To know more about this event and RSVP click here. Please note, location is the main office of The Career Center on Wright St. not the Interview Suite.
Illini Career & Internship Pre-Fair Tour
Thursday, April 11, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Activities & Recreation Center (ARC), 201 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL
Right prior to the main fair! The Career Center will host two pre-fair tours on April 11, 2019 at 11:30am, and 11:45am starting in the lobby of the Activities & Recreation Center (ARC). If you are interested in seeing the space before the actual fair begins at noon, please register for the tour. During the tour, you will: 1.Receive priority when printing your nametag 2.See the recruiter's space as they are setting up, before anybody else 3.Have the opportunity to hear from an individual recruiter. To RSVP this event check Handshake.
Red Stone Haute Couture Company Info Session & Recruitment
Wednesday, April 17, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, 515 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign, IL
Red Stone Haute Couture Co, Ltd is an internationally renowned pioneer in luxury management. Red Stone aims to infuse consolidated luxury markets expertise, sophisticated brand management experience and financial capacity into Italian heritage, craftsmanship and creativity. This global fashion brand of China is now coming to recruit our talented students. To RSVP visit Handshake.
Make the Most of your GoinGlobal Subscription with Valuable Training
GoinGlobal's Online Training! Utilize thousands of career resources, researched and updated by experts
Are your students and staff getting everything they can from your institution’s GoinGlobal subscription? GoinGlobal resources can help as they plan ahead for international jobs and internships. Please note that you have to log in to the site through The Career Center Website with your net ID. One hour training session includes:
- Work authorization regulations
- Industry and employment trends
- Professional and social networking organizations
- Office protocol and interviewing customs
To learn more about the training programs and schedules click here.
2019 AUCA Summer Career Fair Coming up (Stay Tuned)
For Chinese bilinguals, just to give you all a heads up! Hundreds of companies in China are coming to hire you, please mark your calendar as followed:
- Saturday, July 20, Shenzhen
- Saturday, July 27, Shanghai
- Saturday, August 3, Beijing
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops
Friday Global Engagement Lounge
Friday, April 5, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Asian American Cultural Center (AACC)
Topic of This Week: Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
In conversation with the experienced staffs from the athletics divisions on campus to know more this dedicated services for students and tips to make the best utilization of such resources when they have. How these resources can impact on mental health and overall life styles will be explained in details.
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!
KOTRA Michigan Job Fair 2019 for Korean Students
Thursday, April 25, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Detroit Renaissance Center Marriott, 400 Renaissance Dr. Detroit, MI.
KOTRA, a South Korean governmental agency, is going to host a job fair targeting Korean international and Korean American students in the mid-west. More than 15 Korean companies that operate businesses in the mid-west will attend this fair.
Note: KOTRA will arrange transportation that will depart Champaign on April 24th and return on April 25th. You will get an introduction to transportation after you submit your resume. You are strongly recommended to upload your resume as soon as possible.
To RSVP visit Handshake and learn more about KOTRA click here.
Book of the Week
Speak Up, Show Up and Stand Out
Writer: Malandro, Loretta.A
Main Topic: Ingenious techniques for professional conversation to conquer communication fears.
Networking is inevitable for seeking jobs all over the world. In this book the author focuses on various managerial skills those are required for all job markets globally. Moreover, the focus is not only limited towards business communication, but also focuses on interpersonal communication skills. The author describes why successful people get it all , how they are being differentiated from others and why is that, how can we show up and stand out. Articulation and gesture-posture related tips, other social aspects have been discussed in depth.
To check the availability please click here.
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