Talk about the characteristics of foreign trade

Before I was exposed to foreign trade, I thought that doing foreign trade was very high-end. It must be wearing gorgeous clothes and attending various cocktail parties to talk about business, just like what is said in TV series. However, when we really came into contact with foreign trade, our first impression was shattered. Responding to emails day and night, endless documents to fill out, endless products to ship, all kinds of difficulties from customers, and accusations from the boss troubled me every day. Worried that customers will not place orders and wages will not be paid.

So, what are the characteristics of foreign trade? Let me tell you what I know. Everyone is welcome to learn from each other and grow together.

1. No wind, no rain, and air conditioning.

? Foreign trade business is mainly operated with the help of the Internet. The focus is on computer office. Work can be done indoors and outdoors. There is no fixed model like other businesses. For women, there are many benefits to doing foreign trade. Women I have to go through childbirth and take care of children. Flexible working time and location is a good choice. I can also take care of children, but the pressure I face is also great. I have to take care of children and work at the same time. It is difficult to support without a healthy body.

2. No need to risk your life and health.

For example, if you are engaged in work related to the construction industry, construction workers also need to go to the construction site to inspect, and excavator operators have to work 365 days without holidays. If something happens, they will need to find someone to replace them. , the shift salary is about 400-500, and there is no time flexibility in foreign trade, because you can’t drive an excavator and go everywhere! If you want to take a vacation, you can only change jobs, and the safety problem is also huge.

3. No need to be exposed to complex interpersonal relationships.

? Foreign trade business is also selling products. It is different from general sales business. General sales business may require face-to-face sales. Going to the market is commonplace. The interpersonal relationships involved are relatively complex, and there are hidden hidden meanings in it. More or less unspoken rules. For foreign trade business, it is mainly Internet operations and does not require face-to-face communication (except for special circumstances, participating in the Canton Fair, receiving foreign customers, etc.), but the various abilities of foreign trade salesmen are also very demanding, such as oral English communication skills, negotiation skills, etc. Customs clearance capabilities, customer data analysis capabilities, and the ability to use computer technology, etc.

4. There is tax rebate, there is tax rebate, there is tax rebate, important things are said three times, but in China there is only tax payment.

5. Have the opportunity to go abroad?

? Doing foreign trade requires a certain foundation. English is the most basic ability, and English is a universal language in the world. If you are good at English, it will definitely be more convenient to go abroad. Of course, you can also pay for a translator. I am only talking about one-sided things here and cannot generalize.

6. You don’t have to travel frequently, and you can meet up with family and friends frequently.

7. It is a mental job and has a threshold

? From a broad perspective, it is almost impossible for people who have not gone to school to engage in this job because they do not understand English; from a social perspective It seems that there are not that many people who can do foreign trade, and the requirements are high.

8. Foreign trade is directly related to the trend of e-commerce. Foreign trade is subordinate to e-commerce. Personal career development has more directions, including domestic e-commerce, new media, copywriting planning, and even translation and English or Teachers of minor languages, etc.

9. Time difference

Anyone who has done foreign trade knows that you may receive inquiries from customers at any time, and you need to respond to inquiries as soon as possible. Because customers need to compare various aspects of products, they may send inquiries to several suppliers at the same time. If the response time is timely, the customer's favorability will be much higher, and there will be opportunities for further communication.