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How high should be the level of a language to be valuable in a Resume?

How high should be the level of a language to be valuable in a Resume?

I've been studing german for the past 3 years, I think I may be at a B1 level Do you think it would be a valuable skill to put in my Resume.
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Nycolle’s Answer

Hi Mattia,

You should definitely include any extra language you are able to speak and level of proficiency
Sometimes, we are extra hard on ourselves and not completely certain about what it's expected from us.
Providing a glimpse of what you can do, will expand your opportunities and give the interviewer the chance to know you and test if your skills are what they are looking for.
hope it helps.
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Brayden’s Answer

Hello Mattia, I think adding a language to a resume is a huge leg up when comparing yourself against other candidates. Regardless of the language being able to speak more than one just shows that you were willing to take the time to learn something brand new thats difficult, and that in of itself is huge for employers. The biggest thing is to be honest with your abilities. A lot of time people might think they are fluent but then get put into a situation where they aren't and it shows. Especially something like language where you either know it or you don't do its important to be honest with yourself regarding that. Depending on where you are looking to apply (hospital, restaurant, construction etc.) many jobs require you to speak with people so when an employer is comparing you vs another candidate you will stand out because you can potentially be used as a translator role.
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Alessia’s Answer

HI!

I think even if the level is low you should add that you are Linkedin because it shows that you are challenging yourself and trying to improve. Be very clear though of your level whatever it is so that to not give the impression that you are fluent if you are not.

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Carolina’s Answer

Hi Mattia,

I think that adding a language to your CV is valuable anyways.
It is attractive for businesses to have a multi-language workforce within the team.
Anyways B1 is already a good level. The most important think is being sincere and always state the truth. If you state that you have a C1, then employers' expectations might be high and you should be able to deliver concrete results.
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Yasemin’s Answer

Hi Mattia! I think you should put it! As long as you are honest about the level of fluency (which you are) it shouldn't be a problem. Also even though you are still learning and may not carry full extent conversations, having some knowledge and using German to some extent will definitely help you! Who knows? You may come across a coworker or business partner who speaks German and having that knowledge can definitely strengthen your relationship. As a volunteer in the ER, I also used some Spanish with my patients and seeing that communication goes a long way even if you aren't native!

Best of luck!
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Sanober’s Answer

Hi Mattia!

I definitely think that adding a language skill to your resume, regardless of how fluently you can speak it, is going to be great for employers to see. It shows that it is something you have been working on and practicing in your free time, which can lead to growth and advancement in any opportunity. Most people do not speak multiple languages, so you will stand out with this on your resume.

I hope this helps :)

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Daniel’s Answer

Hey Mattia! Yes, you should definitely put it your resume. You just got to be straight forward with where you are at with your German. Knowing another language sometimes gives you the leg up when applying for certain jobs!
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Mario’s Answer

Hello Mattia,

I really think it's a great idea to include any additional languages you know on your resume. Even if you're not aiming to work exclusively in that language, the ability to communicate in various languages is a quality that employers truly appreciate.

If the job you're eyeing doesn't specifically demand full fluency, I'm of the opinion that any language you can confidently converse in, even at a basic level, deserves a spot on your resume.

Also, if you're considering working overseas, it's likely that English will be the primary language for most of your daily tasks.

Keep up the good work and continue polishing your German skills! Best wishes!
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