267th INTLconnect Newsletter- February 2, 2021
CONTACT: Shoptorshi Rahman (rahman12@illinois.edu)
Hello INTLconnect Members,
You are reading the 267th 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
Spring 2021 CC-I Info Sessions: Only Two Info Sessions Left!
February 2, and February 5, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Career Certificate – International Students (CC-I) is a nine-week nationally awarded job search training program for international students. All international undergraduate and Master’s students can apply to the Spring 2021 CC-I program. You should also be available either on Mondays or Tuesdays, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. during Spring 2021. Before submitting your application, you must attend one of the virtual CC-I info sessions this week. Spring 2021 CC-I Info Session Zoom Meeting ID: 811 3586 7042 (Passcode: 304166)
Our updated CPT-OPT & AT List of December 2020 is now available on The Career Center Website! Click here to get acquainted with the companies that hired international students!
It is helpful to know which companies and organizations have hired Illinois international students on CPT, OPT or AT status. The Career Center updates these CPT/OPT/AT company lists twice a year based on the data of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). The most updated lists (both for Undergrad and Graduate students) have been uploaded on our website.
CC-I Group Facilitator Positions at The Career Center
The Career Center’s International Student Team is receiving applications for the Career Certificate – International Students (CC-I) Group Facilitator positions. Traditionally, these positions are filled by those who completed CC-I before. This semester, a couple of seats are available for the students who haven’t attended CC-I. If you are looking for a volunteering opportunity to use your leadership and peer advising skills, please consider applying to this. The application form will close on Wednesday, February 3, 11:59 pm.
Events/Programs by The Career Center and Career Offices On Campus
Global Careers: Singapore
Tuesday, February 16, 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This event is one of the most popular sessions in the Global Careers Series. Learn about career opportunities in Singapore that is one of the job markets in the world open to non-Singaporeans. Speakers will be invited from DBS, the multinational bank, and Shopee, the leading e-commerce company in South Asia. Also, governmental agencies that are running global talent recruitment projects will speak. This event is co-hosted by Singapore Students Association at Illinois. To receive the Zoom link, please sign up at tinyurl.com/sgcareers21
Returning Home: Internet Industries in South Korea
Friday, February 5, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Saturday, February 6, 10-11am in Korean Time). Zoom Meeting ID: 843 0089 9633 and Passcode: 873513
This session will be delivered in Korean. This event is co-hosted by Korean Student Association and The Career Center. Invited Alumni Panelists, Taehun Ahn: Product Manager at Spoon Radio (BS, Computer Engineering); Minkyo Seo: Senior Product Owner at Coupang (BS, Statistics); Beom Jin Kim: Operation Manager at ByteDance Korea (Bs, Accounting).
GRE Prep (Virtual)
Thursday, February 4, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The GRE is required for admission to many health profession and graduate programs. Attend this session to learn more about the exam, plus get tips from a Pre-Health Ambassador on how they prepared! Zoom: https://go.illinois.edu/GREPrep
Passcode: 439735
Sunday Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Reviews
Sundays, 5:00 - 7:30 pm, Starting from January 31, 2021
Get feedback on your resume without having to schedule an appointment. Click here to check-in for a virtual review.
Pizza and Professionals: Internships at Research Park
Friday, February 26, Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Located on campus, the Research Park at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a technology hub for corporate research and development operations and startup companies. If you are interested, get the zoom meeting link and learn more here.
Finding an Internship (Virtual)
Wednesday, February 3, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Gaining experience while in college is very important when it comes to finding employment after graduation. Learn how to search for internships and other opportunities by using different search engines including Handshake, Illinois' campus-wide recruiting platform. Register here: https://go.illinois.edu/FindingAnInternship1
Request-based Early Morning Career Coaching Appointments
Un Yeong Park, Assistant Director of The Career Center, offers early morning (7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.) appointment slots for those students who are staying in their home countries during the pandemic. To schedule a 30-minutes early morning appointment, please email Un Yeong at park351@illinois.edu.
Upcoming Virtual Events/Workshops/Info Sessions
Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) at The Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Application deadline: by March 19, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Gain valuable presentation experience and receive feedback that could further your research. For details, click here.
Online Cross-Cultural Mentor-Mentee at Pathways to Cross-Cultural Understanding (PCCU)
Application deadline has been extended to February 3, 2021
PCCU is recruiting Asian international students for its online cross-cultural mentoring program. PCCU is an Indiana-based non-profit founded by Theresa Kang, a University of Illinois alum. If you are interested in sharing cultures and thoughts, apply here. To learn more go through this link.
Capital One Virtual Session: Data Science Internship Information Session
Thursday, February 4, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Register here.
Capital One Financial Corporation is an American bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings accounts, This interactive info session and associate panel for STEM Masters & PhD Students.
PwC Tech Talk: Reimagining What's Possible with Digital Transformation
Thursday, February 4, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
PwC, a global network of firms delivering world-class assurance, tax, and consulting services, is hosting a virtual session for UIUC students. To learn more, register here.
The KPMG Internship Experience
Tuesday, February 9, 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
KPMG is a leading professional service providing innovative business solutions. If you want to intern at KPMG, register here.
On-Campus/off Campus Employment and Volunteering Opportunities
2021-2022 Undergraduate Students at The Illinois Leadership Center, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Application deadline: by February 8, 2021.
The Illinois Leadership Center is hiring undergraduate students for several part-time, paid positions for the 2021-2022 academic year! If you are looking for employment at ILC, click here.
Fall 2021/Spring 2022 Bailey Undergraduate Scholarship and Bailey Fellowship by The University YMCA, IL
Applications deadline (Undergraduate Scholarship): by February 28, 2021
Applications deadline (Graduate Fellowship): by February 15, 2021
The Fred S. Bailey awards are given to the students at the University of Illinois who demonstrate positive impact and commitment. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered.
HR Management Trainee at RedStone Haute Couture Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, China
Application deadline: by April 30, 2021 10:20 a.m.
RedStone Haute Couture Co., Ltd is an international luxury brand management company. To learn more visit Handshake.
Hydrologic Project Fellow at Illinois Enactus, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Enactus is a global non-profit organization and Illinois Enactus is an RSO serving as its University of Illinois chapter. This semester, Hydrologic, a project of Illinois Enactus, is looking to expand its technical team by onboarding new technical project fellows. To learn more and apply click here.
Data Analytics Contractor Intern at TTX Company, Chicago, IL
Application deadline: by March 31, 2021 11:55 p.m.
TTX, an equipment and logistics company, is looking for interns for providing data analytics and modeling support to engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance planning teams. To apply click here.
Multiple Positions at Vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd., China
Application deadline: by February 27, 2021 10:00 p.m.
Vivo is a global company that specializes in the mobile internet intelligent terminal and AI terminal technology R&D and application. Recently, Vivo has posted jobs for majors related to HR, Big Data and Designs, Engineering and so on. To apply and learn more click here.
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