Learn other Languages

Learn other languages

If you speak another language or any world language in your house hold other than English you have an advantage over the work manifold. Having the ability to speak another language makes you more diverse and gives you the ability to communicate with many different types of people. Many corporations are global today so having the ability to speak another language is an advantage for you and you never know when you will be able to use you skills. College is the best time for you to learn another language and get involved in a study abroad program. I feel that this is a very important skill to have in todays business world. It makes you a more diverse employee and employers are always looking for that. I personally speak another language and I feel that it sets me apart from other applicants out there when I am applying for a job. The article which I choose illustrates exactly how important it is to speak another language. Doctors are using translators to be able to communicate with their patients to be able to treat them. “Going to the doctor can be an uncomfortable and intimidating experience. But imagine if you couldn't communicate with your doctor or nurse to describe your symptoms or explain your medical history. As the nation becomes more diverse, demand for trained, skilled interpreters to help doctors and patients communicate — and avoid potentially deadly misunderstandings — is growing. Health care regulations require medical providers who receive federal funding to provide interpreters. There's also growing research on the effects of bad communication on patient safety, said Izabel Arocha, executive director of the International Medical Interpreters Association.( Marohn and Dickrell) "There's just been a huge increase in awareness that has changed these practices," Arocha said. This just goes to show how industries are in need for translator or interpreters. There is a huge demand out there so get out there and learn another language you never know how it will benefit you. You want to make yourself the best candidate when going to apply for a job the more attribute you have to offer such as speaking another language will give you a leg up on the competition. More people need to get out there and learn new languages or use the languages they know to help them business wise. I feel that this is one of the more valuable skills to have.

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