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Rebecca
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In the nonprofit sector, does a candidate need to have a degree in a foreign language or is it enough to be fluent in the language?
I am nearing fluency in Spanish and want to know if I should major/minor in the language. #nonprofit #foreign-languages
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Carole Curtis
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I will give you my thoughts on your question from a personal point of view.
1. If you have a degree in foreign languages it is a BIG PLUS for you these days. In my area the language of Spanish is highly needed, and also some of the Asian languages. Interviewers look at that as a very good skill especially if needed on the job.
2. If you don't have a degree and you do speak a foreign language it should be placed on your resume under Qualifications and/or education, so if they need you to speak that language to another person you would be able to help out the company in that respect.
3. I think your question asked if you should major or minor in the Spanish Language.? My question for you to think about is "What career would you like to be in"? That is very important on how much you would us your language degree. If the foreign is the most important part of your career and you are constantly speaking to others in this language then possibly a Degree is important. However if it is not as important in your job to speak Spanish then maybe not so important. I would check with your school and talk more with your counselor as to how you would like to use this foreign language within a career. If you choose to be a translator, then a Degree is necessary and even with a government job it would be a big plus.
4. If I were you, I would sit down and start planning and research what you might like to do if you had a foreign language degree. Almost every career needs someone with foreign language education. Do some research on the jobs that might interest you in this area. If you go to a career counselor, they usually give you assessments to find your real interests, and personality to give you some clues on what is your interest field and where does your personality fit the best (as in careers and jobs)
5. I have worked for a non-profit and am not proficient in another language other than English. But if I had more of the Spanish Education I would have been able to communicate better with the clients. In this job I did not need a degree, just some education to be able to carry on a conversation. So again it depends on the job that you are looking for.
Final Words are; DO YOUR RESEARCH ON YOUR SPECIAL INTEREST AREAS SO YOU HAVE A GOAL IN MIND ALONG YOUR PATHWAY OF CHOICE"
I wish your the best in your future ENDEAVERS!!
1. If you have a degree in foreign languages it is a BIG PLUS for you these days. In my area the language of Spanish is highly needed, and also some of the Asian languages. Interviewers look at that as a very good skill especially if needed on the job.
2. If you don't have a degree and you do speak a foreign language it should be placed on your resume under Qualifications and/or education, so if they need you to speak that language to another person you would be able to help out the company in that respect.
3. I think your question asked if you should major or minor in the Spanish Language.? My question for you to think about is "What career would you like to be in"? That is very important on how much you would us your language degree. If the foreign is the most important part of your career and you are constantly speaking to others in this language then possibly a Degree is important. However if it is not as important in your job to speak Spanish then maybe not so important. I would check with your school and talk more with your counselor as to how you would like to use this foreign language within a career. If you choose to be a translator, then a Degree is necessary and even with a government job it would be a big plus.
4. If I were you, I would sit down and start planning and research what you might like to do if you had a foreign language degree. Almost every career needs someone with foreign language education. Do some research on the jobs that might interest you in this area. If you go to a career counselor, they usually give you assessments to find your real interests, and personality to give you some clues on what is your interest field and where does your personality fit the best (as in careers and jobs)
5. I have worked for a non-profit and am not proficient in another language other than English. But if I had more of the Spanish Education I would have been able to communicate better with the clients. In this job I did not need a degree, just some education to be able to carry on a conversation. So again it depends on the job that you are looking for.
Final Words are; DO YOUR RESEARCH ON YOUR SPECIAL INTEREST AREAS SO YOU HAVE A GOAL IN MIND ALONG YOUR PATHWAY OF CHOICE"
I wish your the best in your future ENDEAVERS!!
Sam Seldon, P.E.
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Sam’s Answer
Hello Rebecca,
No you do not need to get a degree in a foreign language. As long as you can communicate effectively in Spanish, that is enough.
There are exceptions, of course. For example, if you want to be a spanish teacher or a translator for the government, then I would imagine that a college degree or some other form of professional certification in the language would be required.
Sam
No you do not need to get a degree in a foreign language. As long as you can communicate effectively in Spanish, that is enough.
There are exceptions, of course. For example, if you want to be a spanish teacher or a translator for the government, then I would imagine that a college degree or some other form of professional certification in the language would be required.
Sam