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(5-A) SAMPLE MBA INTERNSHIP POSTING – MBA Trade Assistant
COMPANY: The US Trade Office
JOB TITLE: Trade Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The U.S. Trade Office in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC) requires a "Trade Assistant" to conduct trade
research, analyze business summaries and write reports concerning local industry prospects with
respect to opportunities for American businesses. A major portion of the research involves verbal
communication and interaction with companies in the Lower Mainland of BC. The experience in a
premier international business environment should be considered of foremost importance and benefit to
the student. We are currently seeking students who possess and can demonstrate a high level of
communication skills (both verbal and written), market research skills and "self-starter" characteristics to
take on the exciting and challenging opportunities at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial
Service Vancouver.
STUDENTS APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE EITHER CANADIAN OR AMERICAN
CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS IN CANADA.
Note: Like other internship opportunities with the Government of the United States, this should be
considered a NON-REMUNERATING position. The position is a relatively high profile opportunity
targeted at students seeking to develop advanced business skills, in particular within the marketing
discipline.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
Strong market research skills
Demonstrated superior initiative, maturity and creativity
Extremely professional, in both manner and appearance
Previous international and/or marketing experience an asset, but not required
This internship opportunity is open to Canadian or American citizens currently enrolled in university at
either the undergraduate or graduate level. As such, we look forward to considering your application.
APPLICATION PACKAGE
Must include cover letter and resume with the following elements:
1. Cover Letter: Why you want to be an intern, what you have to offer and what you hope to benefit from the
internship.
2. Resume: Future goals, computer skills, past experience, including academic accomplishments,
citizenship, student status.
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