Commanding more than one language is a key skill in the financial world. Accuracy and clarity of information while managing financial transactions is paramount when communicating numeric data and small print that contains economic terms. Communicating the details of financial documentation can be difficult enough in English, but when clients speak another language, the conversation […]
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Are you a bilingual or multilingual professional looking for a career change or an advancement opportunity? If you command a second language or several languages, you should consider looking into the finance and accounting sectors, considered to be among the most lucrative fields to work in. With the continuous growth of multilingualism in the U.S., […]
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Currently, more companies in the United States and around the world are expanding their businesses to international markets due to the diverse and changing economy worldwide. This tendency leads to a growing need for the recruitment of qualified bilingual and multilingual employees to meet the language preferences of non-English speaking customers and thus avoid the […]
Continue readingThis month’s Language Superhero, Jackson Wolf, is passionate about language. He is pursuing his master’s degree in linguistics, focusing on morphology and phonology as well as French literature. He also works at the Wayne State’s Writing Center where he helps other students with their writing assignments. Read his full story: Language-Superpower-Magazine-Jackson-Wolf
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Do you command two or more languages? Congratulations! Regardless of how you became proficient—at school, at home, or during your travels—learning a language takes a lot of time, work, and dedication. Become Bilingual Certified In the increasingly globalized and interconnected world, being able to communicate in more than one language is a highly marketable skill […]
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The 2020 U.S. Census unveiled a significant growth of people who identify as multilingual and multiracial. In 2010, it was 9 million people nationwide, and in 2020, 33.8 million – a 276% increase. The U.S. is becoming a very diverse marketplace and access to global consumers is a viable growth strategy for many businesses thanks […]
Continue readingThis month’s language superhero tells a story of challenges, determination, and grit. Gina Ridulfo lost her ability to speak and write at the age of 8. She worked hard to regain her abilities and prove to everyone she was capable of a lot more than she was given credit for. Now, Gina is a teacher, […]
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The hospitality industry is designed for individuals who enjoy interacting with different people every day. The different businesses within this sector—hotels, resorts, restaurants, and more—require professionals with certain essential skills to run a successful enterprise. If you are looking for a job or pursuing a career in a field where you can apply your language […]
Continue readingHandling insurance details, claims, and sensitive and delicate information where emotions are involved can be a difficult task even when the policyholder and the insurance agent speak the same language. Can you imagine how challenging it can be when we add a language barrier into the mix? The insurance industry is aware of the need […]
Continue readingIf you are proficient in more than one language, you possess a highly marketable skill. Do you know which languages are most marketable? According to Preply, the three most frequently requested languages in job postings are Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), and French. Consider this: As of May 15, 2022, Indeed has posted over 900 […]
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