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sample jobs in geography -

urban, social and political processes

The job samples listed here are meant to give you ideas for the kind of work you may want to prepare for if you are focusing on economic processes within geography.

Remember that work within the UW Geography Urban, Social and Political Processes Option can include and build on:

• urban geography and urban processes
• political geography
• social and population geography
• medical geography

The following openings are not current, but they are "real" job advertisements, as they appeared in newspapers and other job listings (with only the contact information removed).

Consider what skills and abilities are being asked for in these jobs and consider what you'll need to do (ideally, while you are still in school) to prepare yourself for other jobs like these.

Entry-level positions, which may ask for various combinations of experience, perhaps acquired during an internship or other period of work.

IMPORT TRAFFIC ASSISTANT - BD&A, a leader in its industry and considered the Northwest's premiere, full service, specialty merchandising agency, needs an aggressive Import Assistant to facilitate and coordinate orders with our Import Buyers, other members of the Purchasing Dept and vendors.  Fast paced with high resp level. Must have great data entry skills (Excel, Word - 60 wpm, 10-key by touch), excellent communication (written/spoken), and an acute attention to detail. Familiarity with import traffic, purchase order and letter of credit coordination will enhance candidacy. Entry Level – great opportunity in a growing company!
Salary to $22 - $24K DOE. BD&A offers a complete benefit package.  For consideration, please send your resume indicating the POSITION for which you are applying.  Bensussen Deutsch & Associates; Redmond, WA  Fax::  Please no phone calls.

IMPORT/EXPORT - Promote yourself into one of Seattle's leading industries - international trade! Highlight your PC skills to enter & prepare shipping documents!  Entry level start of  $19,000 with fee assistance or with air export experience to $25,000 & THERE'S NO FEE TO YOU! Please call Business Careers; 206-447-4000 MONDAY!

IMPORT / EXPORT - $24,000-25,000/YR.  Call (206) 439-1000. Work W/ ocean & air freight.  Job 415 $125Fee 1st Emp List Svc.

EXPORT SPECIALIST - Export corporation is looking for a bilingual English-Russian export professional.  Please fax resume by Dec 97 to: 425-455-2180

TRANSPORTATION/EXPORT OCEAN - We do it right! Issaquah Co. requires experienced transportation professionals.  Responsibilities include bookings, documentation, oversight, etc. Successful applicants will be hard working, positive, dedicated, detailed, flexible, self-motivated, organized, and team players. Cmptr skills are critical. If you are ready to play a visible and rewarding role in our continued success, send resume & salary history c/o: Export, 3020 Issq Pine Lk SE, ste 325 Issq, WA Stnd Envelopes only. Staple All Pages.

CLERICAL - CUSTOM HOUSE BROKER & FOREIGN TRADE FORWARDER - seeks person to assist with import & export documentation and light bookkeeping. Downtown Seattle location. Parking paid, benefits. (206) 682-0830.

Mid-Level positions. These jobs are just beyond entry level jobs, with most asking for 3-5 years experience, and/or a graduate degree.

CREATIVE IMPORT BUYER to $40K - Growing E-side firm needs your HEAVY negotiating skills & extensive exp - 2+ yrs buying in Orient - China/Hong Kong/Taiwan a must! Work w/ positive fast paced team! Soft goods exp req. Exclnt benefits! Growth & More Growth! Call 206-583-2711/fax 206-583-2725.

Senior positions - and most require management experience, along with professional qualifications.

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