Multilingualism: A Key Factor in the Future of Successful Business Interactions

Studies show that multilingualism will continue to be an important aspect of the world economy in the future. Globalization and digital connectivity are the order of the day when it comes to doing business. Interactions involving people or businesses from different countries are now increasingly common. Companies capable of communicating effectively with customers and partners […]

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Language Accessibility for Better Business Now and in the Future

Most industries in the United States are operating in a globalized economy. It is important to consider the needs of non-English speakers, especially in areas with large populations of immigrants or where multiple languages are spoken by your customer base. According to a survey entitled “Making Languages Our Business: Addressing Foreign Language Demand Among U.S. […]

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Language: A Critical Skill to Responsibly Connect with the People You Serve

The demand for multilingual talent in the United States keeps growing across all industries, and the nonprofit sector is not an exception. If you are in a leadership position within a nonprofit organization, it is imperative to be aware that there is a high probability that your organization is engaging with people with low English […]

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When Recruiting, It’s Better to Be Safe than Sorry

Why is it beneficial to vet prospective employees for proficiency in a second language they claim to have before hiring them? There are different reasons why companies vet prospective employees. According to Indeed Career Guide, employers vet candidates to verify certifications, credentials, or educational training that could make the job seeker a perfect candidate for […]

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Providing Financial Services in Various Languages Is Not a Temporary Trend

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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Multilingualism in the Financial Industry Is a Valuable Asset

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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BEWARE: A Claim of Language Fluency on a Resume Isn’t Enough

I have lost count of the times that I reviewed resumes for colleagues, friends, or family members who are applying for a job and asked me for feedback. At the bottom of each resume, under the “SKILLS” category and immediately after mentioning command of a variety of software programs, I often see written these three […]

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Hiring, Retaining, and Rewarding Multilingual Employees Is Good for Business

Are you actively recruiting bilingual employees to meet the needs of your diverse customers? According to the 2020 Census results, nearly 9% of the U.S. population has limited English proficiency, and 22% of the total population speaks a language other than English at home. With the U.S. population being more and more diverse and multicultural, […]

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How to Highlight Your Language Skills to Get Noticed

If 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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