Friday, June 13, 2008

Welcome to my e-portfolio

Welcome to my eportfolio. This website will show examples of my work will also give information about my future career and my favourite websites.
I am currently an International student from Capilano College. This is my second year of study, and I planned to graduate in the spring in 2009.

Monday, June 9, 2008

International Sales

After my graduation, I will target job positions especially about International Business, especially International Sales Representative, and International Sales Manager in Canada. According to Salary.ca, the median salary range for International Sales Manager is from $77,648 to $103,328 in Canada. Also, International Sales Representative’s salary is around $49,816 to $75,534, and the base salary range for International Sales Director is from $130,971 to $196,241.

Source from: http://www.workopolis.com/

My short term job target

International Sales Representative is my short term job target.
International Sales Representative Develops new prospects and interacts with international customers to increase sales of an organization's products and/or services. Familiar with international variances in cultural and legal issues as pertaining to sales. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Source from: http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/9907075

Sunday, June 8, 2008

My long term job target

My long term job target will be international sales manager.
Requirement: manages and directs a sales force to achieve sales and profit goals outside of the United States. Designs and recommends sales and marketing programs and sets short and long-term sales strategies. Must be aware of international variances in cultural and legal issues as pertaining to sales. Requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related area, and at least 7 years of experience in the field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to top management.
Source from: http://www.workopolis.com/

My target companies



Since the International Food Industry is growing at a rate of 30% per year, the International Food market should have a bright future. Many international food companies are recruiting job positions such as International Sales Manager, International Sales Representatives each year in Canada.My target companies will be:

  • Canbra Foods Ltd. is one of Canada's leading agri-business companies throughout North America.

  • PVL Fit Foods Limited is the manufacturer of quality sports supplements worldwide since 1996.

  • Sun Valley Foods, a division of Cargill Limited, is a major supplier of processed chicken and beef to the Canadian food service industry.

Source from: http://www.workopolis.com/

My experience

I am from China now studying in Capilano College for about two years. My speciality is International Business. I have taken several courses about International Business, and have known some information and techniques such as international crossculture, international trade, global business, and so on. I am especially interested in international communication, and international busines transaction. I have worked in an international stationery corporation when I was on Summer holidays in China. I worked as an interpreter and assistant for the vice president in that company. During the two months, i helped the vice president hold two important meetings which acheived two big international trades for the company which are an order for gel ink pen from a Japanese company, and an order for ball pen from a Switzerland company. Also, I was asked to be the representive for the company to join in a trip which traveled to Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand to visit local markets. I am willing to start my own Interantional Business company after my graduation in 2009.