Bilingual Job Search Tips: Inquiring about Job Opportunities via E-Mail

September 23, 2009

Question: I have written my resume and know the type of work I want to pursue, and the two main companies I would like to work for.  The first one has not advertised any job openings, but they are a strong company, and I know they are one of the largest employers in my area. I also know that they may have positions that need to be filled with bilingual candidates.  What do I do?

Answer: Send an “inquiry e-mail”.  This is an effective job search strategy. Don’t feel as though you’re wasting your time by looking for a job this way.  Not all employers announce job openings to the general public.  And if you wait until a job opening is advertised, then your resume might get lumped in with those of all the other eager candidates out there looking for a job! Next I’ll give you some tips for how to write your inquiry e-mail.

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Mylene Duffy is the founder of the Bilingual Job Fair. She has hired many professionals over the course of her career, and is an advocate for bilingual employment. Mylene did not speak English when she came to live in the States in the early 80’s. She took an intensive English course and enrolled at Syracuse University, where she graduated with a degree in communications. She is now proud to be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

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