“If I’m selling to you, I speak your language.  If I’m buying, dann müssen Sie Deutsch sprechen!”

Willi Brandt, the former Chancellor or Germany, isn’t the only one to recognise the importance of languages when it comes to trading in international markets.  The CBI says UK businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the need to move beyond English, and of the huge competitive advantage that comes with being able to communicate with customers, suppliers or partners in their own language.  

Across the spectrum, language skills go hand in hand with good business practice. Whether you’re a PA trying to organise a meeting for your boss in China, or a buyer trying to get a better deal than your European competitors, languages are an extremely valuable asset.

Useful Links

Market Research Society

Here you can find information on career in market, social or opinion research. This is a very fast-moving, intellectually-challenging and diverse career, which will allow you to get involved in the key decision-making processes of a wide variety of companies and industries, from global corporations to local authorities.

Recruitment and Employment Confederation

This is the representative body for the UK’s private recruitment and staffing indusrtry.

UK Jobs Guide

This website gives helpful employment advice and career guides, the latest detailing all the requirements you need to be a Bilingual Secretary.