211th INTLconnect Newsletter- October 7, 2019
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello our INTLconnect Members!
Welcome back to the returners!
You are reading the 211th 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. Visit 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.
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INTL News
2019 International Career Festival (ICF) is Coming Up- Learn and Enjoy!
Saturday, October 19, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., School of Labor and Employment Relations, 35, 504 E Armory Ave, Champaign, Illinois 61820
Don’t miss the chance to network with more than 20 alumni who used to be international students! ICF is an educative event where you can enjoy and brush up your elevator pitch and related skills from our 7 super talented finalists. Above all, support your fellow international students as they compete in the Elevator Pitch Competition! To RSVP and learn more about the event click here.
International Student Career Meetup: Career Development of Female International Students
Friday, October 11, 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S. Wright Street Champaign, IL 61820
International Student Career Meetup is a monthly informal gathering where international students can talk with alumni, recruiters, or current international students who have successful job search stories. This month's meetup will be about career development and job searches of female international students. 3-4 female international students with various backgrounds will be invited as panelists. Due to limited space, registration on Handshake is required.
INTL Weekly Internships/Jobs
Asia Program Coordinator (Internship) at Council of International Programs in Chicago, USA
Application Deadline: December 16
Council of International Programs conducts international training, professional development and cross-cultural exchange in collaboration with the U.S. State Department and other international organizations. To apply and learn more visit Handshake.
TSMC 2019 US Recruitment Positions at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Nanjing, China; Taiwan; California, USA
Application Deadline: October 30
TSMC created the semiconductor Dedicated IC Foundry business model when it was founded in 1987. Visit Handshake for their various posted positions with job details. Info Session details provided below.
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship (2020-2019) by The Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies (CEAPS)
If you are interested in learning Chinese/Japanese/Korean, you may be eligible for a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS). For more information please visit: http://publish.illinois.edu/illinoisflas/
FLAS Info Session I:
Monday, Nov 18, 2019
Noon - 1:00 p.m., 1090 Lincoln Hall (702 Wright Street, Urbana)
FLAS Info Session II:
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2019
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., 100 Gregory Hall (810 S Wright St, Urbana)
Illinois Wanxiang Fellows Program 2019
(Administered by the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, in partnership with LAS International Programs and in consultation with a committee of interdisciplinary faculty, advisors) Priority Deadline: November 1
Info Session: Friday, October 11, 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m., Lucy Ellis Lounge - 1080 Foreign Languages Building (707 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana)
Application/Program Information: https://go.illinois.edu/wanxiang
Winter Data Science Fellowship Opportunity in USA
The Data Incubator is an intensive 8-week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the overwhelming interest in our earlier sessions, we will be holding another fellowship. Application details provided here.
Recruitment Consultant in Asia (Transform Lives and Business) at Hays Specialist Recruitment, Asia (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia)
Application Deadline: November 20
Hays, the world’s leading recruiting experts in qualified, professional and skilled people, recently posted job for globally flexible and enthusiastic students. To learn more click here.
Associate Program at IDinsight, India, Philippines, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Ghana, Senegal
Application Deadline: October 13
IDinsight helps leaders to combat poverty worldwide by designing, deploying and promoting evidence- generating tools. Associates learn professional, technical and life skills while working on some of the world’s most critical problems. To apply and learn more visit Handshake.
The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship 2019 at Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research
Application Deadline: October 15
This program offers undergraduate students with little or no research experience, the opportunity to assist advanced graduate students with their research projects. For application details click here.
The Career Center Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions and Resources
Graduate & Professional School Fair
Wednesday, October 16, Noon - 4:00 p.m., Illini Union, Illini Room ABC, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, Illinois 61801,
Speak with admissions representatives from a variety of health professions, master's and PhD programs. What a great opportunity indeed! RSVP here.
Volunteering Opportunity
Are you knowledgeable and excited about our services and fairs? We are looking for reliable volunteers. Most shifts are one-hour, with an exception of a few which are two hour blocks. Below is the link to the student volunteer sign-up sheet.
https://volunteersignup.org/TLD3R
Coping with Cultural Differences in the Job Search
Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Asian American Cultural Center (1st Floor), 1210 West Nevada Street, MC-149, Urbana, IL 61801
Your struggle in finding a job or internship not only be due to immigration and visa issues. This workshop will teach you how a better understanding of American cultures in the job search will get you more opportunities. This event is one of the Interconnect Dinner & Dialogue Series hosted by Counseling Center, ISSS, AACC and OIIR. Dinner will be provided.
On Campus Upcoming Events/Workshops
LockinChina 80 Days Event: Pre-Employment Workshop for Finding Global Jobs (English)
Friday, October 11, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, School of Labor and Employment Relations, Room 53, 504 E Armory Ave, Champaign, Illinois 61820
Lockin, as a career development platform for global young talents, is a campus recruiter that is directly targeting overseas talents. International students who want to find jobs in India, Japan, Malaysia and Korea- the session is targeting them. To RSVP and learn more click here.
LockinChina 80 Days Event for Overseas Chinese Talents (Chinese)
Friday, October 11, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, School of Labor and Employment Relations, Room 53, 504 E Armory Ave, Champaign, Illinois 61820
Lockin, the first and largest overseas recruitment platform in China is offering an information session for Chinese nationals, all Chinese SARs, or all students who want to find jobs in China. To RSVP and learn more click here.
Oppo Info Session (for Chinese Speaking Students)
Tuesday, October 15, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Everitt 2310, 1406 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Oppo, a Chinese mobile communication giant will come to our campus to provide an info session and conduct on-campus interviews. Please check their various full-time and internship positions at Oppo via Handshake. All positions are based in China. Selected candidates will be invited to on-campus interviews that will happen on October 15th and 16th. RSVP here.
TSMC Career Talk
Monday, October 21, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Engineering Hall, 106B1, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, Illinois 61801
TSMC, one of the world's largest semiconductor foundries will come to our campus to introduce their company. Now they are coming on campus with various job positions, and information session with all international students. To RSVP and learn more click here.
Book of the Month
Name of the Book : Should I Go To Grad School?
Edited by : Jessica Loudis, Bosko Blagojevic, John Arthur Reetz and Allison Rodman
Main Topic : A prudent guide whether you should go to Grad School or not ?
The decision to attend graduate school is easy for some people but not for others. Given the current job market, is grad school really worth it - financially, professionally, and emotionally? Stop by The Career Center for our October Book of the Month: Should I Go to Grad School? For stories from a wide range of people about what that decision has meant in their lives. To check the availability please click here.
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