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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.

Top considerations for planning a successful visit to your target foreign market

A successful venture into the international marketplace requires establishment of goals, sound preparation, efficient implementation and early follow-up. The following are prerequisites for successful planning and implementation of personal selling tools in your target foreign market.

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.

RMA Operations Specialist – Fortinet

Company: Fortinet Position: RMA Operations Specialist Location: Burnaby, BC Description: Fortinet is growing and we have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and enthusiastic operations specialist to join our RMA team!…

Growing your international business with cross-cultural awareness

Reflecting on my own experiences, I would agree entirely that being prepared for cross-cultural differences will help with growing your international business more smoothly.

Maggie Zhaoxia Huang

Maggie Zhaoxia Huang is a member of the Supply Chain team at StarTech.com. StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find IT connectivity parts, was named among the Best 50 Small and Medium Employers in Canada in 2013.

Christine Colevray, CITP|FIBP, Vice-Consul and Trade Commissioner

Christine Colevray, CITP®|FIBP®, is a Vice-Consul and Trade Commissioner with Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) at the Consulate of Canada in Düsseldorf, Germany….

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.