How do companies know if their candidates are really bilingual?
More and more Corporate America is realizing that they need qualified bilingual-bicultural cadidates with the sophistication to handle business affairs in English and Spanish.
Traditionally, Recruiters did not have to worry about testing candidates for language abilities. Historically companies trusted the recruiting agency to provide them with linguistically capable candidates.
All of that is rapidly changing and the proactive recruiting agencies are having their candidates tested for oral and written skills with the help of expert language services.
Do not get caught in the middle of a battle. Make sure your new hire has already been tested for language abilities. After all, it is the name of your company that is put to the test on the field. And many times there are no second chances.
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Assuring Language Ability
Dear Friends,
We too are embarking upon the same challenges. The best way to assure language ability is to test your candidate. If your state does not have language standards, may I recommend Language Line University? They provide interpretation and translation services for hospitals, courts, businesses, etc. Check them out on the web at www.languageline.com
Cuidanse,
Natalia
taking your own advice
I'm sorry Natalia, but I have to say it...when plugging any service you should at least have used it yourself. The word is NOT "Cuidanse" it's "Cuidense"
Being very thorough is important
It isn't "cuidanse" nor "cuidense"....it is "cuídense"...Spanish has accent marks and they exist in computers if folks will take the time to learn where they are. They show that one has a real command of the language. Daniel
How do you know if candidates are bi-lingual
Easy, if you are state certified in a foreign language (as the State of Washington requires) you are bi-lingual, tri-lingual, multi-lingual, etc.
Not So
Most people who are truly fluent will not bother to get a certification.