U.S. firms will continue to look abroad for markets. It s where the growth will be, too. Many of these emerging markets like India and Brazil are growing faster than the U.S. economy. These areas are prime targets for U.S. exporters. With more free trade agreements, the volume of international trade is growing.
Analysts expect it to double in the next five years.
And more U.S. exports create jobs here at home. So the demand for people with specialized skills in international trade is likely to grow in tandem. Alabama's exports are growing. More Alabama companies are starting to export and creating export departments to handle overseas sales. A few examples of international careers include opportunities in - export and import sales management, international market research, international banking and law, fashion merchandising and international sourcing, language and communication, diplomacy and foreign affairs, international tourism and hospitality, international transportation, shipping, and logistics, international environment and engineering, and many more.