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Resume Tips: Writing a Resume that Showcases Your Bilingual Skills

October 13, 2009

Your resume should be a one-page synopsis and easy-to-read description of who you are.  It should contain your career objective, your experience, education, and your skills and attributes.  One of your significant personal skills happens to be that you are bilingual.  So how do you showcase your bilingual skills in your resume?  Here’s how:

If you have work experience:

You can demonstrate your bilingual skills with job related experiences.  For example: “Fluent in English and Spanish. Developed the Hispanic market in Los Angeles and in Chicago, and helped the company to double sales in those markets.” Another example would be, “Assisted the hospital in the collections department, by helping the Spanish-speaking callers with inquiries.”

If you do not have work experience yet:

Demonstrate your bilingual skills with non-related work experience, such as your community involvement in special projects, clubs, groups, or local associations.  You can discuss how your bilingual skills helped you when you worked with your local library on a community project; or how you were able to help the Rotary club when their exchange program visitors came from Peru and Colombia.  For example: “Can write, speak and read Spanish and English.  Was able to assist the local realtor association with the distribution of material to local Hispanic-owned businesses.” Another example would be: “Bilingual.  English & Spanish.  Did an internship at a local retailer in the summer of 2009.  Helped the store with the translation of their materials into Spanish.  Assisted them with the development of the Hispanic Market.”

Remember, being bilingual sets you apart from other job applicants and makes you more competitive in the workforce.  Competition is tough out there, but your bilingual skills can give you an edge in the hiring process, and can help you rise to the top.  Highlight all of your assets – and good luck!

(Don’t forget to read about writing a cover letter that showcases your bilingual skills.)

Remember, employers are searching for candidates with your bilingual skills! Start your job search today at BilingualJobFair.com!

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Tags: bilingual skills, job search, resume tips