You might be thinking, well isn’t that obvious? Well, sure, we all know that. But ask yourself a couple of questions: Do you feel confident enough to participate in an English-only meeting? Are you able to deliver a presentation in English to foreign clients? Do you believe the outcome would be positive and you would be able to convey the message needed to close a deal?
If your answer was yes to all these questions, you already know the importance of English in your professional life and probably already use it daily. If your answer wasn’t that confident, let’s see some reasons for you to start a language course right now (and this is valid for English or any other foreign language)
- Better job opportunities
In the past being fluent in English was considered something that would set you apart professionally, however it is estimated that by 2027 English will be absolutely mandatory in the corporate world, according to research. Although world economy has seen better days, and many have suffered professionally with Covid, those who master English will definitely have a better chance of prevailing in the future, and have access to better job opportunities. Don’t forget that, even in crisis, countries still receive external investment, companies engage in trading between other countries and employees that are able to communicate with the rest of the world about these topics will be in high demand.
- Bigger chances of being valued
Professionals who are fluent in English have higher chances of being seen inside the company, we know that there are a lot of skills that put a resume together but English, nowadays is absolutely essential. What can actually set you apart from the pile of the resumes on a desk nowadays is if you speak a second foreign language. English will forever be the main language of the corporate world, it’s the international language, and according to a study by Catho, it’s responsible for a raise in salary of up to 61% for those fluent in English and up to 56% in board positions.
- An increased network
Relationships and social skills are also considered essential competencies in the corporate world. When you are fluent in English, those competencies are potentialized by the possibility of establishing a network of commercial and professional relationships worldwide.
Technology and social media have opened the door for us to reach anyone in the world, English will allow a relationship to be built through communication.
- Getting down to business
Every entrepreneur wants the biggest number of clients possible. For that to happen partnerships are put in place, even with international companies which means meetings and negotiations in English. For these meetings and negotiations to be effective communication needs to be perfect, the professional needs to be able to present a case, find convincing arguments and show compelling results. This is something challenging in our native language already so when a professional is able to do that in English or even a second foreign language, no doubt the company will keep betting on this person.
- Living abroad
Due to today’s globalization, and working from home policies, it is possible to work in one place and live in a different country if you will, or sometimes companies will transfer employees to branches across the ocean, that might pay in pounds or Euros! If a chance like this presents itself, you do not want to miss it. You want to be ready, willing and able to take it, by mastering English and perhaps another foreign language. Knowing the company you work for will tell you which other foreign language will be good to bet on.
Nowadays we can access online content from anywhere in the world, research papers, and online graduations from renowned universities and being fluent in English will help us reach this information and develop faster than our peers. If you can read papers, thesis, and study in English you will find yourself ahead of your competitors.
Learning English, or any other language, takes time, this is something you need to commit to so that when the opportunity presents itself, you’re more than ready to take it! Find professionals who can guide you through this journey that is learning a second language, effectively. Time is of the essence and is our most precious gift – do not throw it away. Don’t underestimate the importance of English in the corporate world and, start studying today to improve yourself and grab those opportunities. And if you already speak English fluently, keep improving yourself, and start studying German, Italian, and French, after all, if you work for a multinational company, your headquarters might be in one of those countries!
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