Bi-Lingual Vacancies/Bilingual jobs in the Netherlands
As a result of globalization, and the fact that companies in the Netherlands are increasingly looking to expand into new global markets, there is a huge demand for foreign language speakers. And, fortunately for bilingual candidates, the supply of bi-lingual talent in the Netherlands is not keeping up with demand, which is why you will find a large number of bi-lingual job vacancies in the Netherlands.
This means that one of the best ways to increase your chances of employment in the Netherlands is to learn a second language which will make you a prime candidate for a bi-lingual jobs in the Netherlands. But, what languages should you learn? Well, ideally, you should focus on learning the most influential world languages which, according to latest thinking are thought to be: (after English), German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Arabic, Japanese and Mandarin. Knowing two or more of these languages plus some Dutch will make you a prime candidate for bilingual vacancies in the Netherlands.
Of course, if you already speak these languages, then you will be especially employable and will be an ideal candidate for a bi-lingual job in the Netherlands. What should also be aware of is that research from salary.com suggests that bilingual jobs pay between 5 and 25% more than the average which means that a bi-lingual job in the Netherlands will also be more lucrative.
If you want to find a bilingual job in the Netherlands then visit one of the many bilingual jobs boards in the Netherlands.
Good luck with finding your next bi-lingual position and we hope it is in the Netherlands.
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