To communicate is a need, but to effectively communicate an art. In the current scenario, everything is much more sophisticated than before. The job placements are more focused on a candidate’s skills, talent, how he/she can prove to be an asset to the company; as compared to marks or percentage scored in academics.
Every year there are many graduates and postgraduates entering in the race to get placed in a good company. In order to be the best fit for a job opening, one has to be qualified enough with additional skills to stand out from the crowd. To get placed in a reputed company, one also needs to put the best foot forward and prove that he/she has the potential to be an asset for the company.
Knowing the requirements of the current market is important
The candidates need to understand the requirements of the corporate world and train oneself in those areas that can fill the gaps in traditional education and corporate requirements. Many universities have realised that educating students based only on the curriculum is not enough; a completely different set of skills is required for corporate jobs. They have been trying to modify the syllabus so as to match the requirements of the current market, and hence the curriculum has evolved from being just concepts to practical knowledge with additional courses for the skills needed for jobs.
Universities have been bringing in many new courses in the syllabus to incorporate the needs and demands of the current job market and get students ready to step into the professional world soon after their graduation and post-graduation. One of the most important modifications that were made in the syllabus at many universities across India recently, was- the inclusion of foreign languages in the curriculum as part of skill development programs.
How learning the German language gives more weightage to resume for a job application?
According to a survey, German is one of those top 5 popular foreign languages that students enrol in for. German language learning has had a sky-scraping trend in the past few years because of the benefits it offers for learners in the job market.
The German language skills are often considered to be an advantage by companies, as a lot of MNCs are not setting up their centres in Germany. Not only this but also, they are associating with German companies for business. There is a steep rise in business interactions with German countries due to the strong and peaceful relations between India and the European Union. The German language is the most widely spoken language in the European Union countries and hence is considered to be a very crucial language for business transactions.
Why learn the German language?
There are many benefits of learning German, both for candidates who wish to get placed in a reputed multinational company and even for students who are eager to pursue higher education. German universities are famous all over the world for imparting quality education and maintaining a high standard. Thus, degrees from German universities are valued globally and are considered to give a boost to the career of individuals. Knowing German is a plus point when planning to enrol in German universities; as it helps to connect better and also opens gates for various scholarships, wherein proficiency in German is a mandate.
For job placements, candidates with German language proficiency are given more preference when compared to others who do not know any popular foreign language. So it can be said that knowing a foreign language such as German, makes you more competent for a job. Every company has an aim to expand its business on a global scale. Employees who know a foreign language can help their organisation establish and maintain better trade relations, internationally. Hence, companies look for employees with multilingual skills. Employees knowing the German language are paid at a higher scale than others.
It has been observed that there is a sharp rise in the number of German-speaking jobs these days, due to the increase in business associations of national companies with German brands. Local firms often tie-up with German companies for various business benefits like technical expertise, managerial expertise, market expansion, research and development etc. For all these business transactions effective communication is the key.
Job prospects for German language professionals in India:
The German language jobs in India are present in every field and also have a promising future for individuals wish to work abroad. There are many automobile companies that have their base in German countries, and this provides candidates, especially engineers and allied professionals an opportunity to get through such jobs if they have the German language as an additional skill in their resume.
The HR executives of companies try to find the best candidates out of the number of applications received for a particular post. It is true that candidates who have ‘German’ mentioned in the ‘languages known’ section have higher chances of getting selected for the job, as compared to others who don’t know this language. Jobs that carries global interactions require an individual who is able to communicate in foreign languages. Out of the many resumes received by a company, candidates who have learnt German are given more preference for strategic and managerial posts.
Gone are the days when the resume would speak of your marks and percentages. It is now a presenter of your skills and the benefits you can offer to the company as an employee. It Highlights your talents, strengths, additional skills required for the job. If your experience and skills match the job description and requirement, you are in! And, and knowing German is indeed the additional skill that gives more weightage to your resume. In fact, some companies even have ‘proficiency in German’ as part of the skills mentioned in the job description. So, learning German can prove to be a win-win deal for all those looking for jobs at MNCs or abroad.
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