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What jobs can you get knowing multiple languages?
We’ve listed some of the best careers for bilinguals to help get you thinking about what’s possible for you.
- Translator/Interpreter.
- Customer Service Representative.
- Hospitality Manager.
- Human Resources Specialist.
- Flight Attendant.
- Teacher.
- Writer/Journalist.
- Healthcare Professional.
Do you need to speak French to work for the UN?
The secretaries-general of the UN have always had a working knowledge of at least English and French. There are always UN positions in various parts of the world that hire on a contract basis and do not have this requirement.
How do I join who?
UN members can join WHO by unilateral, formal notification to the UN secretary-general that they accept the WHO constitution. A non-UN member may be admitted if its application is approved by a simple majority vote of the World Health Assembly.
How much money does speaking a foreign language add to your salary?
For college graduates in the U.S., fluency in a foreign language other than English led to an average salary increase of 2\%, according to a 2005 study published in The Review of Economics and Statistics. For comparison, researchers found that an extra year of general education yielded an 8\% to 14\% increase in earnings.
How much does learning a language increase salary?
In jobs such as sales, marketing or technical support, languages can open doors for you, and Missen estimates a language can add between 10\% and 15\% to your wage. For those looking to stand out in a tough jobs market, or for graduates wanting to add oomph to their CV, learning a language could be just the thing.
How can I make money in French?
Ways to make money from the languages you speak
- Become a conversation buddy. Credit: BBC.
- Create language resources.
- Make language videos on YouTube or a language blog.
- Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Become a tour guide.
- Plan trips abroad for holidaymakers.
- Work as a freelance translator.