Languages

Language skills can be the career gift that keeps on giving: Being able to speak, explain, and negotiate in another language makes you more employable, increases your confidence, and can lead to a higher salary. If you gain your language proficiency by studying abroad, you’ll also come equipped with loads of soft skills: the people and management skills that employers look for. Long story short: Knowing another language (and anther culture) will benefit your personal and professional life, no matter the country or the industry you’re working in.

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What careers are there for people with language skills?

Language skills are in demand and can be used in almost any career, particularly with businesses that trade internationally. The UK is looking to sell products and services globally, particularly in the post-Brexit era, and there has never been a better time to develop your language skills.

A Confederation of British Industy's (CBI) report in July 2016 states that the languages most in demand by businesses are the major EU languages of French, German and Spanish.

As well as roles within business there are also opportunities in many of the other job sectors.

Working hours can be varied and flexible depending on the type of organisation you are working for and the sector it operates within. You may also get the opportunity to live and work abroad, travelling between different countries for some roles, e.g. as a translator.

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