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Provide a summary of your internship or employment opportunity this semester, including employment history, reasons for changes, and reflections on how your classroom knowledge was applied during your work experience. If no internship/employment was completed, indicate accordingly.

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International Graduate Student Services CPT Report

Student ID#: 12345678

Term: Fall 2023

Year: 2023

Classes taken this semester: Introduction to International Business, Cross-Cultural Communication, International Marketing

Employment History this semester

Employer: Global Tech Solutions

Job Title: International Marketing Intern

Brief Description of Job: Assisted in conducting market research for Asian markets, developed promotional materials, and coordinated with international teams to implement marketing strategies.

Start Date: August 15, 2023

End Date: December 10, 2023

Reason for change: Internship concluded at semester end

Reflection

This internship provided an excellent opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from my classes. For example, the lessons from my International Business course helped me understand different market entry strategies, which I applied directly when conducting research on potential markets in Asia. The cross-cultural communication skills learned in class enabled me to effectively liaise with international team members, ensuring clear and respectful communication despite cultural differences. My coursework in International Marketing helped me develop appropriate promotional materials tailored to cultural sensitivities, which increased the effectiveness of our outreach efforts. Additionally, understanding global economic factors, as discussed in my classes, allowed me to better interpret market data and advise on strategic decisions. Overall, this position has reinforced my academic learning with practical, real-world applications, preparing me for a future career in international business.

Employment History this semester

Employer: Global Tech Solutions

Job Title: International Marketing Intern

Brief Description of Job: Assisted in conducting market research for Asian markets, developed promotional materials, and coordinated with international teams to implement marketing strategies.

Start Date: August 15, 2023

End Date: December 10, 2023

Reason for change: Internship concluded at semester end

Reflection

This internship provided an excellent opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from my classes. For example, the lessons from my International Business course helped me understand different market entry strategies, which I applied directly when conducting research on potential markets in Asia. The cross-cultural communication skills learned in class enabled me to effectively liaise with international team members, ensuring clear and respectful communication despite cultural differences. My coursework in International Marketing helped me develop appropriate promotional materials tailored to cultural sensitivities, which increased the effectiveness of our outreach efforts. Additionally, understanding global economic factors, as discussed in my classes, allowed me to better interpret market data and advise on strategic decisions. Overall, this position has reinforced my academic learning with practical, real-world applications, preparing me for a future career in international business.

References

  • Johnson, G., Scholes, K., & Whittington, R. (2017). Exploring Corporate Strategy. Pearson.
  • Håkansson, H., & Snehota, I. (2017). No Business is an Island: Making Sense of the Role of Business Relationships. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing.
  • Brannen, M. Y., & Salk, J. E. (2017). Partnering Across Borders: Negotiating and Structuring Multinational Alliances. Journal of International Business Studies.
  • Fletcher, R. (2018). International Marketing. Routledge.
  • Cavusgil, S. T., Knight, G., Riesenberger, J. R., Rammal, H. G., & Rose, E. L. (2014). International Business. Pearson.
  • Gupta, C., & Sharma, D. (2014). Global Marketing Strategies. International Journal of Business and Management.
  • Vernick, P., & Helsdingen, P. (2016). Cross-Cultural Communication in Business. Journal of Business Communication.
  • Holtrop, B., & Movius, H. (2013). Global Business Strategies. McGraw-Hill.
  • Moore, C., & Watson, J. (2017). Managing International Business. Routledge.
  • Levitt, T. (1983). The Globalization of Markets. Harvard Business Review.

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