220th INTLconnect Newsletter- January 21, 2020
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello INTLconnect Members & Welcome back!
You are reading the 220th 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
Apply Now: 2020 International Illini Networking in Chicago (IINC) Application
Application Window: Tuesday, January 21 - Monday, January 27
For international students who are interested in connecting with alumni in Chicago, this is a great platform to learn about alumni job searches and career experiences. To be a part of this amazing networking day-long event hosted by career services offices on campus, you will need to apply, be selected, and then make a payment of $50 (that includes transportation and lunch). Only 150 applications will be available; and only 100 of those students will be selected to participate. So make sure to apply Now! For details visit Handshake.
Workshops happening this semester on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) & Optional Practical Training (OPT) listed below:
Learn more about the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and the Optional Practical Training (OPT), a work authorization for international students who would like to find a job in the U.S. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) advisors will explain the process of getting your CPT/OPT approved. The Career Center will answer your questions on related job searches.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop
Friday, January 24, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois. To RSVP click here.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop
Friday, January 24, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois. To RSVP click here.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop
Friday, January 31, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois. To RSVP click here.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop
Friday, January 31, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois . To RSVP click here.
The Career Center Upcoming Events/Workshops/Info Sessions and Resources
Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) Information Session
This is the call for CC-I Spring 2020 session! If you want to join the Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) program, it is mandatory to attend one of the four CC-I Information Sessions. CC-I is the signature program for international undergraduate and master's students who want to be more competitive in the job market. The CC-I application deadline is February 4 and the program runs for nine weeks. Four Info Sessions are listed below:
Career Certificate - International Students (CC-I) Information Sessions
1st session on Monday, January 27, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois . To RSVP click here.
2nd session on Tuesday, January 28, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois . To RSVP click here
3rd session on Monday, February 3, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois .To RSVP click here
4th session on Tuesday, February 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois .To RSVP click here
Global Careers: Singapore
Thursday, February 6, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois
The opportunity to know more about the job market in Singapore is coming! Singapore is one of the top destinations for global talents. The Career Center invites representatives from Singaporean governmental agencies and employers in Singapore. Light dinner will be provided. It is co-hosted by Singapore Students Association. To learn more about the event and RSVP click here.
International Student Job Search Workshop
Friday, January 31, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E Green St, Champaign, Illinois
Job and internship search tips for international students will be shared in this workshop. To learn about the event and RSVP click here. Please bring your laptop.
Illinois Part-Time Job Fair - Spring 2020 on Tuesday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Illini Union Rooms B & C
The Illinois Part-Time Job Fair is open to all students on campus seeking opportunities to make some extra money and build their career competencies while completing their academics. Opportunities at this fair are paid positions on campus or in the Champaign/Urbana community.
2020 Womxn’s Career Institute (WCI) on Sunday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., The Chemical and Life Science Laboratory, 601 S. Goodwin Avenue, IL.
The WCI is being co-sponsored by The Women’s Resources Center, The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology, The YWCA at the University of Illinois and The Career Center. It is a day-long intensive series of workshops and panels designed to prepare women, both undergraduate and graduate, for the workforce. Interested students should register to save a spot at https://go.illinois.edu/WCI2020 by January 30, 2020.
On Campus Events
FACES Consulting Information Session and Case Workshop Spring 2020
FACES Consulting is the first RSO that is dedicated specifically to the career development of international students here on the campus.
Info Night
Wednesday, January 22, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Technology Enhanced Classrooms, Gregory Hall 213. 810 S Wright St, Urbana, IL
Case Workshop
Friday, January 24, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Lincoln Hall Room 1000, 702 S Wright St, Urbana, IL
Application
Link: http://bit.ly/facesconsultingsp20
Deadline: By Sunday, January 26, 6:00 p.m.
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