Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 240th 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 resources for international students, visit https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/INTLconnect. If you want to connect with international alumni, join INTLconnect at Illinois LinkedIn group. To view previous newsletters, visit the Newsletter Blog.
INTL News
Save the Date: AUCA Summer Virtual Career Fairs in China
The University of Illinois Shanghai Office is co-hosting virtual career fairs in this August in collaboration with China offices of other U.S. universities. The AUCA (American Universities’ China Association) Career Fairs are aiming at students who are looking for employment opportunities in China. Detailed information on student registration and participating company lists will be shared in this newsletter soon.
- Mid-July to Early August: Online Employer Recruitment Talks and Workshops
- Late July to Early August: Online Student Career Development Forum
- August 17-18 (9:00 am- 1:00 pm, CST): Summer Virtual Career Fairs Session #1-2
- August 20-21 (9:00 am- 1:00 pm, CST): Summer Virtual Career Fairs Session #3-4
Summer International Student Career Meetup: Job Search During the Pandemic
Fridays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at https://go.illinois.edu/INTLmeetup
Do you want to be updated on the latest news on the job markets for international students? Are you frustrated with the difficulties in your internship/job search amid the pandemic? Join us for this weekly informal gathering where international students can chat with the Career Center staff. How to identify opportunities in your home countries can be discussed too.
Employment Opportunities
Executive Assistant at UniversalGiving, San Francisco, CA or Remote
UniversalGiving, a San Francisco based online nonprofit that focuses on raising money for international charities is hiring an executive assistant. According to the job posting on their website, they can receive applications of international students on OPT. For details, please click this.
Bilingual Financial Associate at Foxconn, Milwaukee, WI
Foxconn, a Taiwanese multinational electronics manufacturer is looking for a finance associate for its new facility located in Southeastern Wisconsin. Fluent Chinese in writing and speaking is a plus. On Handshake, they say they are accepting applications from OPT candidates.
Multiple Full-Time Scientist Positions at GenScript USA, Piscataway, NJ
GenScript USA, a US branch of a China-based biotechnology company is receiving applications for multiple scientist positions. If you have experience in biotech engineering and sciences, please search for these positions by using the company name on Handshake. Sponsorship can be considered.
Multiple Full-Time Positions at Psomagen, Rockville, MD
Psomagen, a US branch of a South Korea based biotech company has posted multiple full-time positions in accounting and sales on a job site for Korean-English bilinguals. They receive applications from international students.
Korean Speaking Associate at AlphaSights, New York to Seoul, South Korea
AlphaSights, a global information service company is hiring a Korean-English bilingual who wants to join their Seoul office. The incumbent will get training at their New York office for 6-12 months and then relocate to South Korea. Korean international students are welcome to apply. The application deadline is July 14. Please click this for details
R&D Positions at ByteDance, China
ByteDance, a China-based fast-growing tech company has posted its R&D recruitment program on Handshake. It is targeting graduate students who are authorized to work in Mainland China and are planning to graduate between September 2020 – August 2021. The application deadline is July 16.
Career Events/Programs and Webinars
GLOBE Fall 2020: Accepting Applications for Blue Members
The International Education at the Office of Inclusion & Intercultural Relations on campus is accepting applications for its peer mentoring program called GLOBE. Current students can apply for the Blue members who are supposed to help new incoming international students (called Orange members) get used to campus life. Please check out the details here.
Tata Consultancy Services Webinar on Healthcare Services Group
Friday, June 19, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Central Time
The campus recruiting team of Tata Consultancy Services, a global IT consulting firm will provide a webinar on work and career opportunities at their Healthcare Services Group. Please see here to register.
COVID-19 Resources and The Career Center (TCC) Virtual Appointments
Amid pandemic, you are not alone in your job search process. To make your experience easier we have listed a few resources in the box folder. During the summer, you can make appointments with advisors at The Career Center and check out what drop-in services are available at The Career Center.
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