http://www.bilingualjobfair.com/resources Bilingual job search strategies, career advice and recruiting tips. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:30:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Advantage #5: More fun at work; more learning for everyone. I believe that when bilingual people from different countries work together, they might connect more to each other than the average company personnel. They could have many things in common, like knowledge of more cultures, different values, music, beliefs, foods, dance, ... http://www.bilingualjobfair.com/resources/advancing-your-career/2010/04/21/the-top-5-advantages-of-having-a-bilingual-staff-fun-learning-experience-for-everyone/ Advantage #4: Traveling overseas can be easier because the company has their own ‘tour guides’ who speak the native language and can communicate with local residents. Picture this.  Your company is expanding into Brazil and you have to hire a General Manager, who will be in charge of your expansion...but you ... http://www.bilingualjobfair.com/resources/advancing-your-career/2010/04/14/the-top-5-advantages-of-having-a-bilingual-staff-international-company-travel/ Advantage #3: Companies can successfully expand into other countries with established and proven bilingual personnel. If the company has an experienced bilingual staff, who is familiar with the products and services, and who have proven themselves in their field; the company has a bigger winning potential and can better penetrate and ... http://www.bilingualjobfair.com/resources/advancing-your-career/2010/04/07/the-top-5-advantages-of-having-a-bilingual-staff-company-expansion-globally/ Advantage #2: A more culturally diverse group. It has been my experience that people who are bilingual are more inclined to want to learn more about other cultures, they take more risks with people who they don’t know yet, and they can handle unfamiliar circumstances a bit easier. Have you noticed ... http://www.bilingualjobfair.com/resources/advancing-your-career/2010/04/02/the-top-5-advantages-of-having-a-bilingual-staff-diverse-group/ When companies want to sell their products and or services to people in other countries, or want to target a different demographic whose language is different than their own, they hire bilingual staff to get the work done. The bilingual employees are able to communicate and connect with the new ... http://www.bilingualjobfair.com/resources/advancing-your-career/2010/03/23/the-top-5-advantages-of-having-a-bilingual-staff-communication/ If you have visited a company that conducts business worldwide, you might have heard their bilingual receptionist switching from English to Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, Japanese or any other language, depending on where their calls are from.  I’ve had the pleasure of hearing what I call the languages switch many times, ... http://www.bilingualjobfair.com/resources/advancing-your-career/2010/03/12/having-a-bilingual-receptionist-is-a-big-plus/ Q: I just recently interviewed an impressive candidate who had the experience and right qualifications for a job my company posted on BilingualJobFair.com .  The candidate proposed a salary that was 25% higher than I wanted to offer, but within my budget.  Should an employer stick with their offer to ... http://www.bilingualjobfair.com/resources/salary-benefits/2010/03/10/qa-salary-negotiation/ Q:  What do you think are the best attributes to include on a resume?  Bonnie A: Most employers have a small window of time to review the numerous resumes they receive, therefore, some of the more appealing information to include is: Career objective Problem-solving and decision-making skills Oral and written communications Leadership skills Team-building skills Bilingual skills Performance ... http://www.bilingualjobfair.com/resources/resumes-letters/2010/02/16/qa-resume-advice-key-information-that-appeals-to-an-employer/ Q: I have a Master’s degree in business administration and I’m seeking a bilingual job.  What advice can you offer to help me find the right company who would have competitive salaries to match my level of education?  Vito A: For those prospective bilingual candidates with a higher degree, I would ... http://www.bilingualjobfair.com/resources/job-hunting/2010/02/09/qa-advice-for-bilingual-candidates-with-a-higher-level-of-education/ Q: I have been in my current position for the past 13 years and would like to consider changing careers.  How easy or difficult is it for bilingual people to find jobs?  Clara A: Certainly bilingual skills are an asset in today’s job market.  Be sure to highlight these skills in ... http://www.bilingualjobfair.com/resources/advancing-your-career/2010/02/04/qa-changing-bilingual-careers-in-todays-job-market/