How to describe language skills on a resume? In continuation with my last post which explained 3 things:
➡️ Are recruiters interested in my language skills?
➡️ What is the impact of adding language skills to my resume?
➡️ Where should I list my language skills on my resume?
(link to my last post is in the comment below)
➡️Now let’s dig in and find out what is the most effective way to describe your language skill level on your resume to attract potential recruiters:
Including your language skills on your resume is pointless without describing the level of proficiency, so pick a level for each language you know and some other highlights as below:
🛎️Elementary / Basic – Can be used if you’re starting to learn a new language and you can understand & have basic conversations.
🛎️Limited Working / Intermediate – Can be used when you can hold meaningful & lengthy conversations and have adequate reading proficiency.
🛎️Full Proficiency – Can be used if you have the ability to speak, write, and read without difficulty. However, colloquialisms and native speakers may be difficult to understand.
🛎️Native – Can be used when you have grown up speaking this language and it comes naturally to you.
🛎️Bilingual – To emphasize your language proficiency, add the word “Bilingual” .
🛎️Foreign Language – If you are learning a foreign language or have already learned one, mention the level you are at. For example, German (B1)
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