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Follow on Google News | Young Workers Need Second Language To Stand OutHundreds of unemployed youths could be missing out on jobs because their CV’s don’t stand out with a second language according to industry experts.
By: Media Jems They also revealed that young people could now be facing increased competition from overseas students wanting to come to the UK to gain industry experience, as they are able to demonstrate multi-lingual skills as part of their offering. Leading European student placement providers Placement UK participated in the research and revealed exclusively to Thames Translations that export companies in particular are using overseas students to help give them the competitive edge with foreign suppliers. Peter Harrison from Placement UK says: There is an ongoing demand from UK businesses to add European language skills to their operations. We enjoy considerable success in meeting those requirements with highly motivated, bright undergraduates and Masters Students from across the EU. They assist with market development into Europe, website and literature translation, purchasing, HR – in fact any role where knowledge of languages can be a benefit. While these opportunities are open to British students in commercially related disciplines too, it is rare to find candidates with a second language. Thames Translations also found that a number of organisations and bodies agree that a foreign language could improve job prospects including the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) who recommend that job seekers should learn a foreign language as it will ‘enhance their CV and improve their chances of being employed.’ The Regional Language Network in London was also highlighted for supporting the view that tackling the decline in language take up at schools and universities could improve the chances of young people entering the job market. Online language training courses are perhaps the easiest way to get on the language ladder with basic courses costing as little as £15. Language courses can never provide the same level of fluency as a native speaker, or replace the need for professional language translation services, but just completing the course demonstrates much more about the character and tenacity of the candidate than their linguistic ability alone, says Thames Translations’ “We are hearing so much about the plight of unemployed youth in the UK, but little about the steps they can take to gain that much needed competitive edge. Our research has confirmed our belief that holding a second – or third- language could just be what these young people need to bolster their CV. It shows that they are willing to expand their skills and knowledge in a way that could add value to the business and differentiate them from other applicants. Business is now conducted on a global scale and foreign languages are increasingly becoming an integral part of daily business life and to get ahead, new employees need to recognise this and find ways to address it within their own skillset.” ENDS Editors Notes The research was conducted by Thames Translations during August and September 2009 with a mixture of online research and offline interviews. Some relevant links that were used to help compile the research are listed below: http://www.cv- http://www.languagetutoring.co.uk/ http://www.rln- http://www.v3.co.uk/ http://jobadvancement.info/ www.placement- Hertfordshire- The company was founded in 1972 and was acquired by successful entrepreneur and businessman Simon George 11 years ago. Its success continues to be built on a long-standing reputation for excellence, reliability and innovation. Thames Translations boasts an impressive client portfolio including British Gas, Arriva, Black & Decker, Direct Line, Dixons, Eurostar, IPC Media, Microsoft, Monarch Airlines, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Tesco and Virgin. For more information visit www.thames-translations.com Press Enquiries For further information, images or to arrange an interview please contact Amy Larman on 01603 283 463 or email amy@mediajems.co.uk Press Enquiries For further information, images or to arrange an interview please contact Amy Larman on 01603 283 463 or email amy@mediajems.co.uk # # # Hertfordshire- The company was founded in 1972 and was acquired by successful entrepreneur and businessman Simon George 11 years ago. Its success continues to be built on a long-standing reputation for excellence, reliability and innovation. Thames Translations boasts an impressive client portfolio including British Gas, Arriva, Black & Decker, Direct Line, Dixons, Eurostar, IPC Media, Microsoft, Monarch Airlines, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Tesco and Virgin. For more information visit www.thames-translations.com End
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