Careers

Many CISB graduates work overseas or work in the U.S. in international business. Below are resources to help you prepare for internationally-focused work as well as examples of jobs held by our alumni.

International Business Career Resources:

Below are selected resources for researching international business jobs and careers.  We suggest you also look at resources available through the Foster School Undergraduate Career Services and UW Career Center related to specific functional business areas. Also look at resources on the CISB language track page and the Global Business Center web site.

Examples of CISB Alumni Job Titles and Companies/Organizations:

Vice Consul, U.S. Consulate, Shanghai, China
Global Supply Planner, Adidas, Amsterdam
Finance Analyst, the World Bank Group
Manager, Special Solutions, International Transportation, Amazon.com
Program Officer, Plan Nederland
Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
Senior Compliance Manager, Microsoft
Export Documentation Supervisor, US Lines
National Sales Manager, Ford Motor Company, Middle East
Finance Analyst, Chevron, Nigeria
Manager, Accenture
Finance Controller, North America, Philips
Global Creative Manager, Starbucks
Interpreter, Seattle Mariners
International Marketing and Research Assistant, Bryant Christie, Inc.
Procurement Agent, the Boeing Company
Industry Director, Media and Entertainment, Avanade
International Law Clerk, Natural Resources Defense Council
Assistant Manager, Maersk Line Mexico
Account Director, Asia, Ziba Design
Fund Development Coordinator, Kin On Community Health Care
Supervisor, Custom Systems Development, Expeditors International
Business Controller, Solving Efeso, Sweden

If you'd like to contact alumni for informational interviews, please contact the CISB Office.


Justin Calvo"The Chinese and German marketplaces are two extreme examples where global skills are necessary." - Justin Calvo, global director of digital marketing at Avanade
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The path less traveled in Shanghai
Tim Anderson
Tim Anderson, alumnus of the Certificate of International Studies in Business’s Japan Track, has been living in China for the past nine years. Currently, he manages the marketing operations for an international clothing brand.
Jason Richards"CISB students are at a different level. They are overachievers who wholeheartedly care about learning and their careers. They go above and beyond in everything they do, and it shows in their demeanor, work ethic and professionalism. Working with the CISB program is an inspiration."
- Jason Richards, President of Project Bionic and Mentor, CISB Business Mentoring Connections