Description: This report from Forfás and the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs
(EGFSN)
sets out the skills and talent needed to drive Ireland’s trade and export
performance in both existing and emerging overseas markets. The study provides a
detailed blueprint for changes to our education, training and professional
development to align skills with the needs of exporting businesses. The report
outlines the essential skill sets that individuals should look to develop to avail
of employment opportunities arising within exporting companies, in particular the
need to dramatically improve our foreign language proficiency and our ability to
sell into international markets.

http://www.skillsireland.ie/media/EGFSB22062012-Key_Skills_for_Enterprise_to_Trade_Internationally.pdf