A Career In International Trade

Few careers are more exciting than those in the domain of international trade. Dynamic, fast-paced, and cosmopolitan, you would be hard-pressed to find a more exhilarating professional pursuit-and for those of us with a penchant for travel and learning new things, hardly anything could be more thrilling.
But how to break into such a wide-ranging, ever-changing domain? Enter A Career in International Trade - Living the Dream, a practical introductory guide to the thrilling arena of international trade. Drawing on his decades-long experience as a trade practitioner alongside the accounts of over twenty modern-day professionals involved in cross-border commerce, author Marvin Hough sketches the contours of the essential issues for someone to consider when entering the field, from more enduring questions-like those around bridging cultural and linguistic difference-to more timely concerns, such as dealing with supply chain disruptions.

Some of the key issues addressed include . . .
¿ The unique-and uniquely accessible-opportunities available in international trade, including travelling the world, learning new languages and cultures, and broadening one's overall perspective
¿ The wide variety of career options in the industry, from market researcher to risk manager, company accountant to trade lawyer
¿ The skills necessary to keep up in this competitive arena, and ways to continually hone them-including industry-respected programs and certifications
¿ The nature of the fast-moving changes currently shaping and expected to shape the field into the future
With its practical focus, A Career in International Trade - Living the Dream is the perfect helpful, educative resource for anyone looking to break into the electrifying world of international trade.