11/07/2013
Building an international business resume abroad
Living and working abroad is a dream scenario for many young North Americans. The allure of leaving home to travel the world, experience different cultures…
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11/07/2013
Canada’s global trade workforce problem at a glance – Infographic
FITT’s recently released International Trade Workforce Strategy report, showed how Canada is falling behind in it’s global trade readiness. Since its release the report has been widely discussed in the media, notably in the Financial Post, where it was a hot button topic among readers.
Mercer has been a close collaborator in the creation of this report. Based on the findings in the report the team at Mercer put together a descriptive infographic, which we are sharing with you below.
09/07/2013
How to create effective marketing content for your international trade business
People nowadays are overwhelmed with so much information that they’re unwilling to spend much time with advertising. They will however spend time with stories and people; content they can actually connect with. Creating content that is shareable in this era of abundant content requires it to be Relevant, Interesting, Timely, and Entertaining.
25/06/2013
How a newcomer to Canada leveraged global business experience with local credentials
Daniela Diaconu had a problem. She enjoyed considerable experience working in global business in Canada and her native Romania, completed many courses in commerce, business administration and international trade, and yet she had no formal accreditation to show for her vast experience and deep knowledge.
21/06/2013
Another FITTskills grad scores an internship with the EDC’s Small Business Solutions team
Megan Malone received the good news that she was selected to be this year’s EDC–FITT intern while on a micro-enterprise development internship in Rwanda. “I…
18/06/2013
From military missions to global trade missions
“All of that stuff doesn’t just magically appear in the middle of the desert,” said Master Warrant Officer Randy Reilly, logistician with the Canadian Forces…
10/06/2013
How one global business professional became a valuable asset to employers
No one needs to convince Emiliano Introcaso that earning the CITP designation was a wise move. He has no problem rhyming off the job and…
07/06/2013
Online global business training that adapts to individual learning styles
Dr. Laurelle Jno Baptiste is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at ScholarLab, a provider of online learning and conferencing solutions. ScholarLab is redefining how…
06/06/2013
Trade finance as a competitive advantage
The ability (typically, but not exclusively) for exporters to offer “terms,” or a financing package, to importers to close the sale is increasingly common in…
04/06/2013
How a credible designation makes a difference in international business
Quantum leap. Diane Girard uses these two words to describe the rise in her career since she earned her designation as a Certified International Trade…