229th INTLconnect Newsletter- March 30, 2020
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman
Hello INTLconnect Members & Welcome back!
You are reading the 229th 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
Strategies on Handshake, & Virtual Illini Career and Internship Recruiting Week by The Career Center (Amid COVID-19 Pandemic)
Take advantages of multiple virtual info sessions and recruiting activities posted on Handshake!
We all know that Handshake has always been a great tool for your job search and resources. We understand that you are feeling anxious since many interactive events got cancelled amid COVID-19. Don’t feel discouraged, we have posted several virtual opportunities for you.
Here are Ways Handshake @ Illinois Can Help You With Your Job Search
- Follow employers you are interested in to stay updated on jobs and virtual events
- Fill out your profile to increase your chances of being found by employers
- Read the over 100,000+ reviews by peers to learn more about what it’s like to intern or work at specific companies
- Conduct virtual or phone informational interviews with current students and alumni through the peer-messaging feature.
- Make your resume public! This helps employers learn more about your skills and experience. (For the contact information remove your detailed address information for safety reasons.)
- Virtual Illini Career and Internship Recruiting Week events: Visit on Handshake (about 20 companies are providing virtual info sessions and recruiting activities online).
International Student Job Search Virtual Workshop
Friday, April 10, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., The virtual session will be hosted by Zoom, in order to receive the event link, please RSVP as soon as possible.
Job and internship search tips for international students will be shared in this workshop. Networking-based job search strategies will be taught along with introduction to resources such as Handshake, LinkedIn, and Myvisajobs.com.
Job/internship search strategies amid the COVID-19 and its impact on job search market will also be highlighted. To RSVP click here.
Online Information Session & Events
Coding your Future by 2020 Unilever (China), Hackathon
Monday, March 23, 12:00 a.m. - Monday, April 13, 12:00 p.m.
Link: https://www.wjx.top/jq/63764304.aspx
2020 Unilever China, Hackathon event will be held to find the most innovative business solutions and the best IT technology tycoons. To learn more about the competition and requirements visit Handshake.
Youhug Media in China Online Info Session with AUCA (American Universities’ China Association)
Thursday, April 2, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 pm.
Link: http://aucaevents.mikecrm.com/qL6m7ht
In collaboration with AUCA, Youhug Media in China will host an online information session for oversea students and introduce a variety of full-time and internship opportunities in China. RSVP here.
BOE Career Workshop Livestream - Innovation Lead & Smart IoT
Thursday, April 16, 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Link: http://boe.zhiye.com/zpdetail/880028976
BOE is a China-based technology company. This virtual workshop is to contribute to their innovation and transformation of IoT, AI and Big Data. To learn more RSVP here.
Multiple virtual sessions: Bloomberg Asia Pacific
Monday, March 2, 8:00 p.m. - Wednesday, April 29, 3:00 a.m., the webinar access link will be sent you couple of days before the session.
Bloomberg APAC Recruitment Team will be launching a series of recruitment information webinars for students who are interested in graduate and internship opportunities in APAC in 2020. Register today and join us for an informative and interactive session! To learn more and
RSVP visit Handshake.
INTL Weekly Internships/Jobs
[Please note that, due to concurrent pandemic some positions/deadlines may be affected, so double check from the career webpages of the employers while applying]
Data Scientist at Vectra Networks, MA, CA, USA
Application Deadline: June 11, 2020
Vectra Networks, delivers a new class of real-time threat detection and advanced analysis of active network intrusions. They accept CPT/OPT. To apply this position visit Handshake.
Application Deadline: August 1, 2020
MonJa provides AI-powered loan underwriting platform for banks and credit unions, as well as performance analytics and reporting software for direct lenders. Employer will sponsor a work visa and accepts OPT/CPT. To apply visit Handshake.
Multiple Full-time Positions and Internship at Procter & Gamble (P&G), China
Application Deadline: April 9, 2020
P&G, one of the largest consumer products companies in the region, serving over a billion Chinese consumers with more than 25 brands across 10 categories. To check available positions and apply visit Handshake. You can also visit P&G China Career Webpage.
Summer Intern at Unilever China
Application Deadline: by May 4, 2020 (23:59 Beijing Time)
Unilever China, the global giant company is hiring 2020 Summer Interns for various areas of their business. To learn more visit their career Website.
Multiple Job Positions at Sinocare, China
Sinocare, a high-tech based, one of the largest biotechnology companies in China. Currently they have posted multiple jobs from various areas of their business. Visit Handshake for deadlines and job details.
Multiple Job Positions at New Oriental Education & Technology Group, China
New Oriental Education & Technology Group is currently the largest comprehensive educational company in China. They have posted multiple jobs on education. Visit Handshake for deadlines and job details.
2020 Global Campus Recruitment by Huobi Group, Japan, Singapore, China
Application Deadline: by May 26, 2020
Houbi Group, a block-chain based financial company in Singapore have posted multiple positions on Handshake.
Various Job Positions at Shopee Singapore
Multiple job positions for different job locations have been posted at Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. To learn more visit Handshake. If you want to see the comprehensive list of job posting please visit their Career Website.
On Campus Internships/Jobs:
Undergrad: Graphic Design & Multimedia Intern at The Career Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Division of Student Affairs
Application Deadline: by April 3, 2020
TCC is currently seeking a student intern who will create digital and print materials that will brand, position, and promote The Career Center. This is a great opportunity to build your professional portfolio while gaining valuable work experience! To learn more and apply click here or visit Handshake.
Enterprise Research Intern at State Farm Research Center, Champaign, IL
Application Deadline: by May 11, 2020
The State Farm Research and Development Center is a place where interns complete innovative and meaningful research. To learn more about this position click here.
The AGCO Acceleration Center is looking for a highly talented analytics intern to join their team at the Research Park for the Summer 2020 & Fall 2020. To learn more about positions and application deadline click here.
P.S. There are several other internships posted on Research Park Job Portal.
Off Campus Events /Fairs/Info Sessions
Virtual Career Fair - Hire Big 10+
Tuesday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meet top employers in an online environment and discover new opportunities. It's an easy and efficient way to find Full-time Jobs and internships. This recruiting event is free for students and alumni across all majors and degrees. To get the event link and learn more visit Handshake.
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