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Why young people should pursue a career in international trade!

What other questions do you have about pursuing a career in international trade?

Adam Dewar

Adam Dewar started his path towards a career in international trade in High School, joining Junior Team Canada on a Trade Mission to Hong Kong and China. In the years that followed he spent 5 years working for Global Vision, the organizer, as a Project Manager helping to put together and lead trade delegations to China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. This past year he launched Atlantic Trade Linx (www.atlantictradelinx.ca) to help Canadian SMEs find new markets for their products in China, Singapore, and Malaysia with a focus on value added agricultural products. He also takes the time to help others interested in building a career in international business by providing them advice and mentorship.

5 Tips for managing troubled relationships in emerging markets

While strong relationships play a central role in all international trade, in the emerging markets context they are even more critical.

Sara Haq

Sara is Principal of SH International LLC, which expands businesses through emerging market deals, ventures, and initiatives. She has extensive on-the-ground emerging markets business experience across Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and South Asia. She is a sharp negotiator and takes pride in being both business savvy and street smart. She speaks six major world languages: French, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Hindi/Urdu, and her native English.

Dr. Kannan Vanumamalai, CITP|FIBP – Marketing Manager

Dr. Kannan Vanumamalai, CITP®|FIBP®, is the Marketing Manager at Kheeran Inspection Services Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta. With twenty years of international trade experience and an…

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

How I distinguished myself in the competitive international business job market

Upon returning to Canada from South Korea in 2009, I was faced with the challenge of finding my ideal position in an increasingly competitive job market. My desired field of international trade was already competitive and my interest in export development narrowed job opportunities even further.

Sonya Jenkins, CITP|FIBP

Sonya finished her post-graduate studies at the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, and graduated with a BA in Social Sciences and International Studies and Modern Languages from the University of Ottawa. In 2010, she was awarded the Student of International Trade award by the Toronto Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), and in the fall of 2011 she received her CITP®|FIBP®. Sonya’s previous work experience has been with the Canadian office of the State of North Carolina where she provided research and export assistance to small and medium sized companies. Prior to that, she worked with Champion Express, a Canadian third party logistics provider.

Pinaki Roy, CITP|FIBP – Vice-President of Corporate Finance

Pinaki Roy, CITP®|FIBP®, is the Vice-President of Corporate Finance for Reliance Industries Ltd., a Fortune 500 company and the second largest company in India by…

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Four major ways international trade has changed over the past one hundred years

The past one hundred years have brought about incredible changes in nearly every industry and area of society. International trade is no exception. The way…

Bennett O'Brien

Bennett O'Brien is a freelance writer from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, and graduated cum laude. Currently he is expanding his freelance writing career, and enjoying the opportunity to write on a variety of business topics.