A step ahead from the rest!

Sitting in an interview with as many as ten Candidates applying for one vacancy, your probability of getting selected will be 1/10th.
Personality Development done, grooming check done, notes revision done but who is going to make sure that you get selected, well there is no such factor that could give you this kind of assurance but definitely there are aspects that one can consider to stand out from the crowd.
For quite some time now, there has been a significant emphasis on the overall Personality of the aspirants. Of course, your core competency is the first and the most important one. An individual’s efficiency is as important as their versatility. Like older times, it is no more because you scored 80% you will be considered an outstanding aspirant but with the constantly growing needs of the Corporate and Globalization which has laid us in fierce competition in the market.

Communication skills, behavioural skills such as teamwork, coordination, empathy are few of the factors that one must take into consideration for self-assessment before applying for an interview. By the virtue of being an International Language, English has dominated globally for quite some time now, it has become a bare minimum criterion to be fluent in English henceforth an additional Foreign Language has become a stepping stone to success.

A foreign language is the key that will make an aspirant stand out from the crowd! Now the question is which language should I choose? Lately, with great technological advancement, it has become easier to learn or understand any foreign language using online platforms such as Duolingo, Falou and MEMRISE etc.
The first step to enrich yourself with another culture begins with learning a new language. It widens your perspective and broadens your horizon. A completely different view of the world can be accessed with the help of this tool. It is not merely about your ability to talk in another language but also provides you an opportunity to dive deep into their gastronomy, cultural traditions, history and way of thinking. An experience which can enhance your confidence and personality. A skill set that will make you unique in a pool of aspirants.

Advantages of being fluent in a foreign language-

⦁ Better employment opportunities
⦁ Wider employability area (worldwide)
⦁ Higher efficiency
⦁ Better communication skills
⦁ Enhanced personality
⦁ Increased flexibility
⦁ Adaptability
Adding an additional language will add value to not just your CV but to will add value to your personal skill set as well.
French is a language that is spoken by over 300 million people in over 40 countries all across the Globe. French is also one of the official languages of UN, whereas Chinese is the second most popular language after English. One of the major reasons for English being the most popular language is that most of the developed and developing nations have bilingual native speakers and have English as a medium of teaching for Academic Institutions and Corporate.
A basic understanding of how popular is the language, official recognition, difficulty level and interest are few of the factors that can be considered before enrolling yourself for a Foreign language Course.

Languages to be focussed upon for Management aspirants-

French is spoken in not only France but neighbouring countries such as Belgium, Switzerland and it is also an official language of Quebec (Canada). It is also widely used in African continent including Mauritius, Maldives etc. With its Colonial roots in South East Asia, French is also popularly spoken in countries such as Vietnam and Cambodia. Management students who are looking forward to make career in tourism, fashion, food and luxury hospitality can opt for this language to boost their career growth and wide opportunities.
German- The mettle of German technology is known to the world, students with engineering background can learn German to get access to the country or tech companies based in and out of Germany.
Spanish- Another popular international language amongst students aspiring career in travel and tourism. Spanish is a common language for not only in Spain but southern America as well. It also one of the most popular languages in 2023. Spanish films and series have also contributed in the success of this language. Spanish is also considered ‘facile’ easier compared to other Germanic and Romance languages.
Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages are gaining popularity through soft power (Movies & series).
Learning a language is not just about getting a Certificate or a Degree but also about your level of comfort and confidence while conversing in the same. At the same time, one does not have to attain perfection in the language as it is nearly impossible to have complete knowledge of its’ entire culture, history etc but Speaker’s level of comfort as well as pronunciation and ability to understand.

Factors to remember –

⦁ Ability to speak-
⦁ Ability to understand the native speaker-
⦁ Reading and writing
Aforementioned are a few factors that need to be taken into consideration while you attempt to learn a foreign language to succeed.
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