Become an Intern at CCTCF

An internship at a good company is the foundation you need for a bright future and a rewarding career.

Kick start your career with a challenging internship at CCTCF

Most university graduates wonder what the best way to enter the labor market is. After graduation, they begin to feel empty and lacking. "What do I do now?" This question haunts most graduates as they browse job listings online. All employers are asking for 2years of working experience at least; a requirement that eliminates most university graduates. One way to prepare yourself better for the job market is to do a well-supervised internship program at a professional company in the industry you intend to work in. At CCTCF for example, we accept interns who plan on working in business sectors like: Business Consulting, International Trade, E-commerce, Logistics and Shipping, Marketing and Advertising, Sales, Procurement and Quality Control, etc. If you are interested in one or more of these sectors you can apply for internship at CCTCF.


6 TIPS FOR ASPIRING INTERNS

Firstly, you need to ask yourself whether you are ready for internship. In some universities it is a requirement for graduation but in other universities it is optional. Either way, it is something that you need in order to get into the job market with confidence.

Secondly, you need to define your internship goals. Which departments do you want to explore? What skills exactly do you want to learn? Note that you can answer these questions by talking to a mentor, a guardian or your teacher at school. They can better orientate you on what you want. What really matters anyway is your readiness to take on the challenges. No skill learnt in life is useless, it is often said. You will always need it at some point in your life. So, don't be too picky. Learn anything that comes your way during the internship.

Thirdly, look at your schedule and see how much availability you have for the internship. Remember that companies want to see some serious commitment in terms of hours put in and efficiency. In most cases you will be given specific projects to work on and deliver results. So, if you don't have enough time to commit to your internship you may not be taken seriously and you will not get a good internship report from your supervisor at the company you have chosen. Ideally, you can be present at the company from Monday to Friday like a regular employee but if you can't, try to pick at least 3 days a week, state your available time and be consistent. Do not give the impression that you just stop by when you feel like to.

Fourthly, put aside some allowance for yourself. Remember that generally internships are not paid. In some rare cases companies may give you a little cash for things like lunch and errands but it is better to prepare your own pocket money for the internship period so that if the company happens to give you any money it should come as a bonus.

Fifthly, carry a notebook and make notes each time you learn something you find useful as you get along with the company staff. These notes help not only as reference in future when you need them but also help you write an excellent internship report at the end of the program. That report is usually needed back at school.

Last but not least, at the end of your internship, ask for an attestation of internship, an internship certificate and or a recommendation letter. It is not enough to finish and get your internship paper from school signed by management at the company. You need something else that is more formal and states the details of the work you did in 3 or 6months. An attestation of internship completion is a document that contains details of what you did and mentions the best skills you have. A good recommendation letter also mentions these things. It is important to ask for them because when you proceed to job hunting, although internship work experience is not usually counted as work experience, it still puts you above those who didn't even have any internship. It enriches your CV and gives you more confidence during job interviews, especially when answering the question relating to work experience.


In conclusion, get yourself a good internship and make the sacrifice to learn about company life. The investment is worth the trouble and as soon as you land your first job you will realize that you didn't waste your time. Final note: Some interns who excel during their internships end up getting hired by the same company. That could be you!

If you are interested in becoming an intern at CCTCF, click on the link below to download the application form. Fill it out, sign it, scan it and send to the email: contact@cctcf.com

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China – Cameroon Trade – List of Top Products for Import and Export

Import – Export business is not as complicated as it is often presented to ordinary traders dreaming of venturing into international trade.

As a Cameroonian business person, what can you export to China?

As a Chinese business person, what can you export to Cameroon?

When business persons dream about venturing into international trade, the first questions that come to mind are the countries they want to do business with and then the products they intend to export to and import from those countries. These questions can be easily answered by doing a basic search on the internet but the actual decision to trade with a particular country can not be made without further research on the market and other parameters like government policies and paperwork needed in order to begin. In this article we shall focus on the lists of products that Cameroonian business persons can export to China and import from China and vice versa with current market statistics.


Cameroonian business persons can export the following products to China.

Top 15 in order of trade volume


Chinese business persons can export the following products to Cameroon

Top 15 in order of trade volume


From a general perspective, the import export sector between the two countries still has a lot of potential. Many items are still far from full exploitation. Persons aspiring to take on import and export between Cameroon and China are encouraged to pursue the initiative relentlessly.

Here at the Cameroon-China Trading Consulting Firm (CCTCF), we take such initiatives very seriously. If you reach out to use with your plans to export or import from Cameroon or China we can help you with the preliminaries and point you to the right persons and offices that will get you set up with the proper documentation. You can always contact our team of experts by sending an email to contact@cctcf.com

CCTCF Participates in Africa Day Celebrations 2022 Edition

CCTCF representative gives a keynote speech at the event in his capacity as chairperson of the African Chamber of Commerce (AfCham).

On the occasion of the celebration of the 2022 edition of Africa Day, a virtual event was held from June 25th to June 27th, organized by the African Chamber of Commerce (AfCham). The event was mainly sponsored by JUMIA and had participating business partners like CCTCF, DNT Academy, Tranzak, ATRUD, Bell Telecom, Shanghai Blue Bell, etc.


The key highlight of the event was the keynote opening speech by the Chairperson of AfCham who was also representing CCTCF at the occasion. The speech, (downloadable at the end of this article) centered on key issues surrounding Africa, business and development with regards to the current troubling global geopolitics. In the speech, the chairperson urged young Africans, especially those living in other countries out of Africa to seize the opportunities surrounding them wisely and make good use of their role as the backbone of Africa's future.


Click here below to download the full speech in PDF format.


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Besides the keynote address there were other important presentations from other VIP guests making the event rich in presentations. If you would like to watch the recorded version of the event you can find it at this link on YouTube.