213th INTLconnect Newsletter- October 21, 2019
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello our INTLconnect Members!
Welcome back to the returners!
You are reading the 213th 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) Winners!
What an amazing event we had on Saturday, October 19 at the School of Labor and Employment Relations (LER) on campus! At the Elevator Pitch Competition, 7 teams of 2 students competed yesterday. Khushi Gupta (Actuarial Science Jr.) and Keunhee Adela Kim (Political Science Jr.) won the first prize! Yinchun Ray Rui (Math and Econ Jr.) and Kelly Gao (MSTM) won the second position and Yuyun Yang (MSA) and Haoyan Wang (MSA) the third position.
The second half of ICF was the networking time between international students and alumni who used to be international students. 17 alumni and more than 80 students participated.
Thank you to all the ICF staffs and student volunteers! Special thanks to Vice Chancellor Danita Brown Young who gave opening remarks.
The China Portal has been UPDATED in the Non-U.S. Job Search Resources in The Career Center at Illinois.
If you consider career opportunities in the China job market, it is very important to understand cultural traditions and job search conventions in that country. Recently Global University China Career Union (GUCCU) Job Portal has been updated under the resources section. A linked is provided for your convenience. https://chinaportal.guccu.org/illinois/index
United Nations - Info Session
Wednesday, October 30, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Main Library, Room 66, 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, Illinois 61801
Learn about career opportunities at the United Nations with a representative from the UN during this formal information session. This is a great platform to ask questions of importance on this regard. SVP here.
INTL Weekly Internships/Jobs
Communication & Multimedia Intern at International Programs in Engineering (IPENG), IL
Application Deadline: November 18
PENG is responsible for the delivery of study abroad services and resources to students and faculty in the College of Engineering. Currently they are seeking a student intern who will create digital and print materials that will brand, position and promote International Programs in Engineering. Interested candidates should submit resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of work as a single .pdf file attached to an email message sent to Jana Gadbury, jgadbury@illinois.edu. Please put "Communications and Multimedia Intern" in the subject of the email. To learn more please visit www.engineering.illinois.edu/ipeng .
Social Justice Educator Paraprofessional Program Recruitment Fall 2019 by Diversity & Social Justice Education
Application Deadline: October 27 (please apply as early as possible if you are interested)
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This is a unique leadership opportunity where you will have the opportunity to serve as a Peer leader on campus discussing social justice issues, relevant topics and skills. To apply click here.
Information Sessions:
Monday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Psychology, Room 11, 308 Psychology Building, MC-716, 603 East Daniel St., Champaign, IL
Interviews will be scheduled October 28 - November 1
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Orientation Leader Position at New Student Program (NSP), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
Application Deadline: November 1
Interested in helping new students feel welcomed, helping learn about the University of Illinois and enhancing your leadership skills? NSP is looking for positive and highly motivated student interested in helping others.
Apply and learn more visit: https://newstudent.illinois.edu/
If you have any questions, please call New Student Programs at 217-333-4057 or email newstudent@illinois.edu
NCSA’s Students Pushing Innovation (SPIN) Internship Program (Summer 2020), IL
For Any University of Illinois undergraduate student in good academic standing, International students are eligible.
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications provides powerful computers and expert support that help scientists and engineers improve our world.
NCSA’s Students Pushing Innovation (SPIN) internship program will host
The SPIN Open House on Wednesday, October 23, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at NCSA Atrium to advertise the Summer 2020 internship projects.
Students will have an opportunity to meet with our SPIN mentors, who are NCSA researchers and faculty affiliates, and learn more about the projects. Visit their website: http://spin.ncsa.illinois.edu/
Summer Quantitative Analyst (Rotational Program) at Neuberger Berman, NY and Chicago
Application Deadline: December 30
Neuberger Berman is an independent, employee-owned, global asset management firm, serving the financial needs of institutional and individual investors worldwide. Currently, they are seeking highly motivated Summer Quantitative Analysts to join in Chicago and New York. To learn more about this position and apply check Handshake.
Innovation Analyst at Fahrenheit 212, USA
Application Deadline: October 30
Fahrenheit 212 is a global innovation, strategy and design firm. As an Analyst, you will be working with cross-functional project teams and collaborating closely with members of our Idea Development, Strategy, Digital and Design teams. To apply check Handshake.
Asia Program Coordinator (Internship) at Council of International Programs in Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: December 16
The program 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.
Cross Border Ecommerce Country Analyst at Shopee Singapore, Singapore
Application Deadline: December 31
Shopee Singapore is a fast-growing e-commerce platform based in Southeast Asia. Currently they are looking for potential country analyst to understand their diverse market. To learn more and apply click here.
The Career Center Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions and Resources
International Student Job Search Workshop
Friday, October 25, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite Room 213, 715 S Wright St, Champaign, IL
Job 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 an introduction to resources such as Handshake, LinkedIn, and Myvisajobs.com. Please bring your laptop.
On Campus Upcoming Events/Workshops
Change Student Leadership Retreat (Open to all University of Illinois undergraduate and graduate students)
Saturday, October 26 - Sunday, October 27, at Lake Williamson Retreat Center near Carlinville, IL
Join University of Illinois students for the Organizing Change Retreat, a two-day, off-campus experience at Lake Williamson Retreat Center near Carlinville, Illinois. Shuttle service, lodging, and food are provided.
Register online to attend
For inquiries Contact Ross Wantland at DiversityEd@illinois.edu or (217) 244.1814.
The International Business Immersion Program (IBIP) for spring 2020 by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
Application Deadline: November 15
IBIP is one of the oldest faculty-led study abroad programs on campus. In spring 2020, the course (ACE/BADM 436) will be traveling over spring break to northern India to explore contemporary issues in agriculture, business, and development in India. To learn more and apply click here.
Engineering International Student Programs (EISP)
International Students, Visas and Starting a Company workshop
Thursday, October 24, 3:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. at B02 Coordinated Science Lab.
Learn more at the Grainger Technology Entrepreneur Center (TEC) here.
Undergraduate Research Workshop for International Students
Thursday, November 7, 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.) at 106B1 Engineering Hall, Register here
International and Domestic Student “Meet and Greet”
Tuesday, November 19, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., 212 Engineering Hall, Register here
Applying to U.S. Graduate Schools
Tuesday, November 19, 5:00 p.m. -6:30 p.m., 106B1 Engineering Hall, Register 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 an information session for all international students. To RSVP and learn more click here.
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