5 ways bilingualism can enhance your career
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We live in a competitive world, especially when it comes to the current job market. So what can you do to set yourself apart? Here are five reasons why learning a foreign language might just be the ticket to a better career.TRANSCRIPT
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WAYS BILINGUALISM
CAN ENHANCE YOUR CAREER
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We live in a competitive world.
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Competition for jobs is increasingly fierce.
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YOU THEM VS
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YOU THEM VS
What can you do to set yourself apart?
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Learn a foreign language.
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You’re thinking: “No way!”
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But wait! Check out these 6 reasons why learning a foreign language is a great investment in your career.
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1 Bilingualism increases your chances of being hired.
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Just last year, CNN Money dubbed bilingualism the hottest job skill.
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Taking the time to learn a second language demonstrates a strong work ethic—an attractive quality to any employer.
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Having learned a second language says a lot about you, but it also allows you to
say more… to more people!
Companies targeting global audiences are seeking bilingual employees to
broaden their reach.
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Including language skills on your resume signals to employers that you’re a hard worker who can open doors to new markets.
This skill just might open the door
to a job offer!
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2 Bilinguals often
earn more money.
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No hard line can be drawn between being bilingual and earning more money, but anecdotal evidence suggests
that many bilingual employees are better paid.
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For example, Freakonomics fans may recall this bit of research from Wharton and LECG Europe that found that studying a second language is correlated with
approximately 2% higher annual earnings.
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U.S. Army servicemen and women are another example of those who can directly benefit from bilingualism.
Soldiers can earn up to $1,000 extra per month by demonstrating proficiency in multiple languages.
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While it may not be the case across the board, demand for bilingual employees is increasing, giving
you not only a chance to set yourself apart from other applicants, but also a bargaining chip for
better pay.
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3 Bilinguals can bridge the cultural gap.
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Being able to communicate in another language is valuable, but knowledge of
another culture is invaluable.
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Did you know that in India, it can be considered rude
to blatantly say “no” in a meeting?
(You should use vague terminology such as “Possibly” or “We’ll see”
instead.)
Or that it is insulting to
thank your host at the end of the meal?
(It’s considered a form of payment, which is unwanted.)
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When it comes to doing business with Indians, those are important things to know. And who might know those cultural
peculiarities?
Someone who dedicated their time and
effort to learning Hindi, perhaps!
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Knowledge of the etiquette, social norms, and customs of a foreign country are paramount to
companies looking to do business abroad.
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From shaking hands and making eye contact to punctuality and gift giving, there’s a lot to learn. That’s why companies are hiring bilingual and
bicultural folks to bridge the gap.
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4 Bilinguals get to travel abroad.
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For bilinguals working at companies doing business abroad, “abroad” just might be
the key word.
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It’s not guarantee, of course, but being the go-to Portuguese speaker in your company and they need to send a representative to a meeting
in Brazil… well, your name will probably come up.
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5 Bilinguals can take a second job.
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Looking to supplement your income?
Bilinguals can easily put their language skills to use on the side as a translator,
interpreter, or tutor.
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Thanks to the internet, there will always be opportunities to put your language skills to use as an
online tutor or freelance translator, regardless of where you live or what field you work in.
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So, whether you’re hoping to secure your current job, switch sectors, or start an encore
career, learning another language will help you stand out from the monolingual masses, see the
world, and supplement your income.
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