Are Ukrainians friendly with foreign languages
Approximate statistics of foreign language proficiency among Ukrainian applicants is described by Anna Bobel, director of the recruiting company ARCHERS:
“If there is a requirement“ knowledge of the language ”in a vacancy, then it is much more difficult to search for such candidates. In general, the temperature in the hospital is as follows: 25-30% of applicants know one way or another, among top managers 70% of candidates have a foreign language knowledge, almost 100% know English in international companies associated with foreign markets. ”
But you need to understand that in each case a different level of language proficiency is required: somewhere, a simple conversational level is enough, and sometimes you need to know the specific vocabulary and keep up with the speaker's speech.
How to describe language skills in a resume
Sometimes it is appropriate to show knowledge of the language by writing a summary in this foreign language. But such requirements are more likely an exception than a rule, and, most often, it’s enough to note a few points in your resume:
level of knowledge of a foreign language (basic, intermediate, fluent, native);
bias in written or spoken language (if any);
certificates confirming knowledge (if any).
Indicate real knowledge of the language, because in practice it is pretty quick to check how good your foreign is.
What hobbies to learn foreign languages will tell the employer
According to teachers of specialized foreign language courses, there are few reasons why Ukrainians go to learn foreign languages: for career advancement, for seeking happiness abroad, for a more detailed acquaintance with the culture of other countries. Less often with a foreign language they realize a childhood dream or just want to stir their brains.
But mentioning an employer about a hobby to learn foreign languages can play both in favor and to the detriment. A positive example is shared by HR Director of Trionika IT company Tatyana Tanina:
“If an employee learns the language without urgent need and does it successfully, we can conclude that the person wants to grow and he is looking for opportunities for this. Usually we are the first to consider such employees for horizontal promotion. ”
However, it happens in another way:
“Too often there are candidates who set themselves specific goals for learning languages and, years later, still see themselves at the beginning of the journey. During the interview, a professional recruiter understands that he is just one more candidate who justifies his laziness, ”Dmitry Tolmachev warns against mistakes.
The direct relationship between the number of foreign languages in the resume and salary is a myth
On the labor market, it doesn’t matter how much you know the total languages, but it’s important how well you know the language you need to work.
“In our company, as in the IT industry as a whole, knowledge of English is a standard requirement, without which it is simply impossible to work. For example, the standard of work of our marketing department is working communication in English. Therefore, knowledge of the language does not affect the salary, but in general the ability to get a good job, ”Tatyana Tanina confirms the idea.
If there is a requirement in a vacancy to know certain languages, then this is just an official duty, for which they offer the salary that the company is ready to discuss in an interview. But candidates with knowledge of popular languages still have advantages, which Anna Bobel confirms:
“If you know some kind of foreign language well, and with such knowledge there are very few candidates on the labor market, then because of hopelessness the employer will meet you and value you more.”
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The requirement "knowledge of English" can be found in almost all specialties, except for working professions. English is the language of international communication. With him you will not be lost on any continent of the world, therefore he is the most demanded.
But other European languages are also held in high esteem - German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish. This is due to the opening in Ukraine of branches of companies from the EU.
Eastern markets are becoming more and more popular for Ukraine, and with them their languages: Chinese, Japanese, Arabic. Employees with knowledge of these languages, especially its technical areas, are in the greatest shortage.
See also: Where to look for tutors in English, French or German?
Foreign languages in times of globalization are an investment in their future. Anyone who speaks foreign languages has a competitive advantage in the labor market: such a candidate will be considered for the most interesting vacancies, he will get the most interesting projects in the course of work. Perhaps Work.ua will give someone the impetus to take up foreign again.
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