216th INTLconnect Newsletter- November 11, 2019
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello INTLconnect Members & Welcome back!
You are reading the 216th 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 services and programs for international students. Visit https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/INTLconnect and our INTLconnect at Illinois LinkedIn group. To view previous newsletters visit the Newsletter Blog.
INTL News
Coping with Cultural Differences in the Job Search
Friday, November 15, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., the Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois 61820
International students’ struggle finding a job or internship may not be only due to immigration and visa issues. This workshop will teach you how a better understanding of American cultures in the job search may lead to more opportunities. This workshop serves as one of the International Week events. To learn more and RSVP click here.
Global Careers: Work Abroad Panel
Thursday, December 5, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois 61820
This panel workshop is designed for students who are interested in working in the job market, either in the U.S., or their home countries. Panelists with work abroad experiences will speak about cultural differences and job search resources. To learn more about our panelists, and RSVP click here.
International Week 2019
Sunday, November 10 – Saturday, November 16, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Mark your calendars as we look forward to celebrating International Week 2019 at Illinois! This campus-wide initiative is comprised of numerous educational, cultural, and recreational events that celebrate the broad impact of international education and cultural exchange uniquely experienced on campus and within our local community. View upcoming events here!
INTL Weekly Internships/Jobs
Undergrad or Grad: Social Media & Digital Communications Intern
Application Deadline: Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected till November 25, 2020
Are you social media savvy? Do you enjoy developing creative and engaging content? Become our Social Media & Digital Communications Intern! This is a paid part-time position requiring approximately 10 - 12 hours per week. Starting date as early as January 2020. To apply and details click here.
Fellow at Leadership Development Program, at The Global Education and Leadership Foundation, Delhi, India
Application Deadline: January 1, 2020
The Global Education and Leadership Foundation builds a community of ethical, altruistic leaders who work together to improve the state of the world. The LDP is a two-year residential program based in New Delhi, India. It is for young leaders who have completed their undergraduate education, are under the age of 30, and want to help improve the state of the world. For details visit Handshake.
For Chinese-English bilingual having Biology and Chemistry major
Huadong Medicine, is a large comprehensive listed pharmaceutical company integrated with pharmaceutical- R&D, industry, distribution, retail, and pharmaceutical logistics. The company undertakes the task of special drug storage of the state, provincial and municipal governments. The company has posted various job positions on Handshake.
Multiple (Technical) PhD Positions at Midea Global, Foshan, China
Application Deadline: November 26, 2020
One of the largest electronic companies in China, Midea has posted multiple positions primarily focusing on Ph.D. students. To learn more visit Handshake.
Summer Quantitative Analyst (Rotational Program) at Neuberger Berman, NY and IL
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 visit Handshake.
The Job Board of Research Park at the University of Illinois
Research Park at the University of Illinois, is not only a leader in the technology hub that cultivates startups and accelerates corporate innovation, but they international student friendly as well. Located on campus, Research Park has more than 120+ companies and growing, employing 2,100 people in high-technology careers. For part-time and full-time internship positions on-campus visit their JOB PORTAL: https://researchpark.illinois.edu/careers
The Career Center Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions and Resources
Handshake Student Profile
Did you know that now you can connect with alumni and fellow students on Handshake through your job search process? The icon named as “Students” is situated at the top menu bar for your convenience. Build your connections now on Handshake!
The China Portal has been UPDATED in the Non-U.S. Job Search Resources in The Career Center.
If you are considering career opportunities in the Chinese job market, it is very important to understand cultural traditions and job search conventions there. Recently Global University China Career Union (GUCCU) Job Portal has been added and updated under the resources section. A link is provided for your convenience. https://chinaportal.guccu.org/illinois/index
Encouraging Networking during Thanksgiving Week!
Make the best out of the Thanksgiving Break with Informational Interviews or any forms of networking for your career advancement.
Successful job seekers in the U.S. possess talents and desire to network whenever and wherever they travel. International students are also thinking of expanding their networks for future professional success. Thanksgiving week is one of the best times to reach out and implement your skills for greater opportunities. Here are few tips for “Networking during the Holidays.”
Other Upcoming Events/Workshops off Campus
American Universities’ China Association (AUCA) 2020 Winter Career Fair in Shanghai
Thursday, January 2, Location: JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square 399 Nanjing West Road, Huangpu District.
This career fair is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with employers from top international and local companies in China. University of Illinois Shanghai Office is one of co-hosts of this career fair. For agenda in details and registration click here. Over 100 companies and HR professionals will be in Shanghai, recruit and network with international talent. For agenda in details and student registration, click here.
Mynavi Global Career EXPO 2019 Winter in Japan
Mynavi, one of the large recruting paltform in Japan is hosting two binligual career fairs in Tokyo and Osaka. These career fairs are for global and bilingual people. For inquiries e-mail: global.usa@mynavi.jp Registration for Tokyo Click here. & for Osaka here.
Michigan Job Fair 2019 By Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
Friday, November 15, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., San Marino Club, 1685 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48083
The job fair is an opportunity for Korean international and korean American students to engage, and create opportunities with globally friendly established industries.. To lean more and register click here.
Lockin 2019 Shanghai & Beijing Job Fair in China
This November, LockIn China, global campus recruiter, has invited well-known employers to hold the career fair in Shanghai and Beijing More than 60 reputable companies confirmed to attend the fair.
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