?Habla espanol? Why Spanish should be your second language in business.Globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation and the growth of the Hispanic market in the U.S. are driving the demand for cultural diversification in the workforce. Those who understand the needs of the work environment and prepare accordingly position themselves to be competitive in the marketplace. "Learning a foreign language is absolutely another evolutionary step that we don't have a choice but to take on in order to remain competitive," explains Jason Chambers Jason Chambers (born March 23, 1980) is an American actor and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and is currently co-host of Human Weapon on the History Channel.[1] , assistant professor with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Early years: 1867-1880 The Morrill Act of 1862 granted each state in the United States a portion of land on which to establish a major public state university, one which could teach agriculture, mechanic arts, and military training, "without excluding other scientific . "We're already seeing that people who speak multiple languages have employment advantages." A recent study by TheLadders.com, an online job search service revealed that out of 1,496 executives in the $100,000-plus job market, 61% found that Spanish would be the most useful foreign language at the their jobs. Chinese came in a distant second with 16%; French earned 8%. "More law firms This list of the world's largest law firms by revenue is taken from The Lawyer and The American Lawyer and is ordered by 2006 revenue:[1]
adj. 1. a. Using or able to use two languages, especially with equal or nearly equal fluency. b. lawyers," says 21-year-old Andre Warner, a graduate of University of Pennsylvania (body, education) University of Pennsylvania - The home of ENIAC and Machiavelli. http://upenn.edu/. Address: Philadelphia, PA, USA. who minored in both Hispanic and Latino American studies. This fall, he is pursuing his law degree at Georgetown University Georgetown University, in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C.; Jesuit; coeducational; founded 1789 by John Carroll, chartered 1815, inc. 1844. Its law and medical schools are noteworthy, and its archives are especially rich in letters and manuscripts by and and has found that learning a second language is not only a great cultural experience but one that will enhance his career objectives as well. "If I get the opportunity to work with companies with predominately Spanish target segments, I'll be fine." Marion D. Cousin, managing partner for the Marquin Group, an executive search firm based in Atlanta sees these business shifts as huge opportunities for African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. professionals who are prepared to meet them. "It allows employers to look at you on an international level," Cousin says. Market changes will also impact how companies address their diversity goals, cautions Chambers. "We're going to have to compete with those who do have these advantage," Chambers says. "By hiring a minority who also speaks a second language, companies can meet both their racial diversity and linguistic goals at the same time." If you weren't a language major, it's never too late to learn. There are a number of executive programs, including those offered at Berlitz (www.berlitz.com), which has more than 500 centers worldwide, and www.Acceleratedspanish.com, an online study program. There are also a variety of books and tapes available at local libraries and bookstores. WHAT LANGUAGE IS MOST USEFUL IN YOUR JOB? Spanish 61% Italian 2% Japanese 6% German 7% French 8% Chinese 16% Note: Table made from pie chart. |
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