The
U.S. market is a saturated market, more and more companies are seeking to
expand their market in other countries to get bigger share of the global
market. On the other hand, because of
the fierce competition in the U.S., a lot of companies are outsourcing to
developing countries in order to lower their cost and have a better chance to
compete with their competitors. The need
of specialized abilities and experience employees in International Business is
growing.
Students with a degree in International
Business major will be hired by companies doing business internationally. They
could be working for US companies doing business worldwide, or having jobs in
companies that from other countries doing business in the US.
Positions in International Business are familiar to general business.
Most of them are in marketing, finance, sales, trade, management and consulting
area. A lot of international traveling
included in international business career when working for multinational
corporations, joint ventures, financial institutions. Employees in multinational corporations may
be sent to other countries as management of foreign subsidiaries or overseas
operations.
Having a career in International Business requires
knowledge in a very broad area. It is not just about speaking a second language. Knowledge of area culture studies,
accounting, finance, statistics, economy, marketing, foreign trade policy and
other business skills are required. Besides these knowledge requirements, work
experiences are also very important when seeking for a job in the international
business area. Networking is a popular word that recommended from most business
professors. Internship with an international business is a very good way to
start and build your own network. A lot
of times, students will be hired at the end of their internship at the
entry-level of their career.
Where else we can find openings for positions in
International Business career? On those companies websites which are doing
business internationally. Here are some
links for people who want to look for jobs in International Business.
Do you plan on working locally or are you open to work in other countries? Once you get your degree you will have an advantage because you don't just speak a second language but you understand different cultures.
ReplyDeleteI understand companies are trying to grow new markets in different parts of the world but since there are so many people having the same abilities when you graduate from school. What do you think you need to do in order for yourself to have an competitive advantage over other graduating seniors?
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