Are you a young professional interested in international business?

By Vinay D. Cardwell, vinaydcardwell.com

Young college graduates face an uphill battle to find a good job. Finding a job in international business can be even more daunting. Where do you start? Who do you talk to? Are there companies in Utah doing international business? If so, how can you get connected to them?

The Young Internationalists was formed by Adam Deibert, Vinay Cardwell and Richard McConkie to answer these questions. Young Internationalists brings young professionals and college students who are interested in international trade, diplomacy and development together to network and receive mentoring from experienced business professionals.

Utah has a sizable international business community, but getting involved and knowing where to start can be intimidating. Until recently, if you were to attend a World Trade Center Utah (?WTC Utah?) event, you would notice very few, if any, young professionals or college students. Now when you attend a WTC Utah event, you?ll likely notice many younger attendees, this is due largely to the outreach efforts of the Young Internationalists. ?Co-founder Adam Deibert said, ?The Young Internationalists are allowing the next generation of internationalists to foster relationships with the current international business community.? Providing young professionals access to more experienced professionals has proven very useful for both parties?young professionals gain time-tested advice and best practices, while experienced businessmen learn fresh ideas and insights into technology.

In Utah there are many talented young people with international experience and proficiency in a foreign language. After living abroad and learning to speak French fluently, graduating from BYU and working for Goldman Sachs, Aaron Neuenschwander now works with the Governor?s Office of Economic Development, organizing trade missions and assisting Utah businesses with international goals. Aaron recently said, ?Young Internationalists has provided me with valuable connections both on an occupational and personal level. The depth and experience of members is remarkable and has already helped me think differently about international business. ?

The Young Internationalists meet monthly for lunch or dinner. Most meetings feature a prominent member of Utah?s international business community, who come to speak and answer questions. These meeting have helped members grow and expand. Currently there are over fifty group members with experience in diverse fields, including international finance, logistics, law, economic development and humanitarian aid.

If you are interesting in joining the Young Internationalists, please contact RICHARD@WTCUT.COM.

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Source: http://www.wtcut.com/2012/03/are-you-a-young-professional-interested-in-international-business/

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