Has knowing a foreign language been beneficial to you in your career?

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Yes, English is a ‘foreign language’ for me and without it I would not be in NY

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Absolutely yes! Being proficient in 3 languages allowed me to 1) differentiate myself from other equally talented students when applying for my first job 2) Enabled me to engage on global projects (while my colleagues had less interesting assignments) 3) #2 enabled me to develop higher skills which provided me with the opportunity to visit 22 different countries for work and relocate to 3 (the US being the latest assignment) 4) #1,2,3 and 4 enabled me to continuously grow the corporate ladder and provide exceptional experiences for my family

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Correct, I’m Brazilian. I’ve seen a few US citizens that had successful careers involving temp or permanent expat experiences in South America, Europe and Asia (including my current CEO).

No, but I guess it depends on the language.

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