Speaking a language could be the key...
Recent studies have shown that many employers desire candidates that speak a second language. This skill comes a close second to IT skills, which hits the top spot - unsurprisingly.
Whilst most if not all students will study a language throughout high school, many choose not to take this further into A Levels and even further into a degree (or part of a degree). Many courses offer an international 'version', which includes modules in languages from French to Japanese and Spanish to Chinese.
The benefits of having a second language are obvious - and are clearly a key quality if you are applying to work internationally or to work in a company that has offices or customers in a particular country.
From a food industry perspective, most employers have ties with suppliers in all continents of the world, with many having international offices too. Speaking a language could be the foot-in-the-door for some candidates wishing to enter the food industry. It is, however, not the be-all and end-all - many factors are considered in a job application including experience, personality, ability, education, character plus many more - if you don't have a language and don't intend to learn one, it doesn't mean you wont get a job!
But what if you don't speak a second language, want to learn one and have already graduated? Don't worry - there is avenue after avenue of facilities available for people to learn a language.
Are you a graduate who studied a language at degree level - what benefits has it brought to your employment?
Whilst most if not all students will study a language throughout high school, many choose not to take this further into A Levels and even further into a degree (or part of a degree). Many courses offer an international 'version', which includes modules in languages from French to Japanese and Spanish to Chinese.
The benefits of having a second language are obvious - and are clearly a key quality if you are applying to work internationally or to work in a company that has offices or customers in a particular country.
From a food industry perspective, most employers have ties with suppliers in all continents of the world, with many having international offices too. Speaking a language could be the foot-in-the-door for some candidates wishing to enter the food industry. It is, however, not the be-all and end-all - many factors are considered in a job application including experience, personality, ability, education, character plus many more - if you don't have a language and don't intend to learn one, it doesn't mean you wont get a job!
But what if you don't speak a second language, want to learn one and have already graduated? Don't worry - there is avenue after avenue of facilities available for people to learn a language.
Are you a graduate who studied a language at degree level - what benefits has it brought to your employment?
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