Question of the Day: [Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month]: What are the 3 most marketable second languages for job hunters in the U.S.?
Looking for a multilingual job? If your answer is sí, shì, or oui, you're on the right track.
Answer:
- Spanish
- Chinese
- French
Questions
- What factors might contribute to Spanish, Chinese, and French being the top three second languages desired by U.S. employers?
- How does learning a second language like Spanish, Chinese, or French benefit an individual's career prospects outside of those countries?
- Are there any specific industries or job sectors where proficiency in Spanish, Chinese, or French is particularly valuable?
- Do you think the demand for these languages will change in the future due to global economic shifts or other factors? If so, how might it change?
Behind the numbers (Preply):
"Across the board, Spanish is the most popular second language, and the most marketable language if you have already learned English or are a native speaker. It was preferred (and in many cases, required) by nearly all of the job postings we analyzed that included the “bilingual” and “multilingual” keywords.
In other words, Spanish was prevalent for the majority of job postings regardless of industry or job title. Specifically, Spanish is the most marketable language by far, with 528 jobs (or 75.97%) requesting the language."
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About the Author
Ryan Wood
Ryan is the Partnerships and Adoption Manager for Next Gen Personal Finance’s midwest region. He brings his experience as a former teacher, curriculum designer, and sales and marketing professional to state organizations and school districts in supporting the implementation of their personal financial education efforts. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and earned his teaching credential from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. He proudly taught at two rural high schools in Wisconsin before transitioning to curriculum design at NGPF, and is now excited to be on the front lines in delivering the best possible financial education in the midwest. He and his wife have three beautiful daughters, each of which inspire him to share the impact of being sound financial stewards both at home and as lifelong learners.
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