Learning more than one language has many cognitive and social benefits. From improved empathy to enhanced memory, a second language can improve interpersonal and workplace skills. As the job market seeks more bilingual workers, people speaking more than one language have a unique advantage. You can find bilingual positions around the world, with certain areas […]
Continue readingWhat Is the Easiest Language to Learn for English Speakers?
Becoming proficient in a second language enables you to connect with other cultures and demographics, can boost your cognitive abilities, and is a means to expand your linguistic repertoire. However, some languages can be more complex to learn than others. If you’re an English speaker who wants to become bilingual, you may be interested to […]
Continue readingBilingual Volunteers: Always in High Demand
Giving back to the community through volunteer language-related projects offers a remarkable opportunity to showcase your language abilities while gaining invaluable work experience if you are in between jobs or working for a company also in the business of helping others. Bilingual professionals can leverage projects led by nonprofit organizations to support social causes within […]
Continue readingPresenting Your Language Qualifications to Potential Employers
The power of first impressions in shaping opinions is widely recognized. Demonstrating your abilities confidently through tailored resumes and cover letters that emphasize your language proficiency can be the decisive factor in securing a role in a company that truly values your potential as a candidate and future team member.
Continue readingFinding a Language Mentor to Improve Your Language Skills
Whether you are a bilingual professional pursuing a career in a language-related field or working in a company with a strong foreign language focus, the advantage of knowing how to speak two or more languages can open various opportunities for professional development. Actively seeking to improve your linguistic skills, from improving grammar and vocabulary to […]
Continue reading10 Best Bilingual Work-From-Home Jobs
Proficiency in multiple languages can give you a competitive edge during your job search, as employers value the ability to communicate across cultural barriers. Bilingual employees can earn 5%-20% more hourly than their monolingual counterparts. Many of the best high-paying remote jobs are in the knowledge industry, involving critical thinking, writing, and research skills. Here are 10 […]
Continue reading18 Best Jobs for Bilingual Speakers
Many employers across industries are looking to hire candidates who can speak more than one language. If you are bilingual, then you may be interested in careers that will allow you to use your world language skills on a daily basis. Whether you are seeking the highest-paying bilingual jobs on the market or you simply […]
Continue readingHow to Create a Bilingual Pay Differential Policy
Do bilingual people get paid more than monolingual individuals? Should you pay your bilingual employees more money for their world language skills? Bilingual differential pay is a topic you must consider as you seek to pay your employees fairly and attract more bilingual talent to your team. Test Your Employees’ Language Skills Many employees and […]
Continue readingNavigating the Multicultural Landscape Can Feel Like a Minefield
Diversity brings together a blending of cultures, heritages, languages, and norms that makes society more dynamic, interesting, and fulfilling. When this diversity is reflected in the workplace, it can bring the benefits of a variety of skills, cultural insights, innovative and creative ideas, as well as increased productivity and engagement, which gives a competitive advantage […]
Continue readingGetting Back to Business with Language and Cultural Proficiency
One million vaccinations a day was certainly a lofty proposition as we began the year grappling with how to effectively rid ourselves of COVID-19 and get back to business. As a business owner, diversity specialist, and community advocate, I wondered how this would be accomplished because I know there are still so many gaps in […]
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