The ability to speak two or more languages fluently is a highly marketable skill. Labor Solutions frequently has open positions where bilingualism is a preferred characteristic of applicants. If you are capable of speaking English plus another language, then make sure you are making the most of that desirable aptitude.
Selling Your Bilingual Talent
There are a number of Labor Solutions’ clients that are always happy to hire bilingual individuals. Some of the top industries looking for employees with exceptional language skills are healthcare, hospitality, and sales positions. Engaging with the public is easier when there are employees on hand to clear any hurdles presented by communication barriers.
To make the best use of your language skills, make sure that you are familiar with the needs of a potential employer first. Spanish is the primary language sought out in bilingual hires in the Central Florida area, but different regions have varying concentrations of non-English speaking populations, and they aren’t all focused on Spanish language. You should also make sure that you are adept at communicating in the particular dialect of that language most often used in the setting in which you’ll be working.
If your second language is one you learned outside of the home, or one you don’t speak on a daily basis, taking a refresher course is a good way to brush up on the nuts and bolts of grammar so you are fully prepared to communicate professionally as needed. Understanding the culture of the second language is important, too, in order to fully comprehend the nuances of what is being communicated by customers or clients.
Practice using your second language in a variety of settings, such as restaurants, classrooms, community meetings, et cetera. Create practice interview questions and answers in both of the languages you speak. Get comfortable with the way other people communicate.
Talk to Us!
Now that you know how to make good use of your language skills, let Labor Solutions know about it. Let us know what languages you are proficient in when you apply so we can set you up with the right interviews.
