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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.
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Marvin Hough spent 30 years working with Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada's official export credit agency. During that time, he served in many capacities, including regional vice president for Asia and Latin America. In addition to various positions in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver, Marvin played a key role in representing EDC in overseas markets and had assignments in New Delhi, Beijing, and Mexico City. Since retiring from EDC, Marvin has taught international business at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa and has served on various boards, including the Canada-India Business Council and the Hong Kong Canada Business Association. He currently serves as a director at the Canadian International Council and on the Program Advisory Committee for International Business at Centennial College. He also operates Marvin Hough International Research and Analysis Limited (www.miraservices.ca), which provides international research and analysis services to Canadian companies and government agencies focused on strategic markets including India, China, and Mexico. A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Mr. Hough now lives in Ottawa, ON, with his wife, Genoveva.
