Comments on: Why Being Bilingual [Spanish+ English] Isn’t Enough. 9 Tips. http://www.bilingualhireco.com/2009/09/why-being-bilingual-spanish-english-isnt-enough-9-tips/ Leading bilingual talent solution and consulting firm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:31:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: David Molina http://www.bilingualhireco.com/2009/09/why-being-bilingual-spanish-english-isnt-enough-9-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-250 David Molina Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:34:15 +0000 http://www.bilingualhireco.com/?p=491#comment-250 Lauri, gracias for your comment. Your right on point. Parents should be encouraging their kids to be bilingual. In today's global market and the U.S. location on the western hemisphere, its imperative to understand this second culture, language and nuances into the future. Saludos desde Oregon, David :) Lauri, gracias for your comment. Your right on point. Parents should be encouraging their kids to be bilingual. In today’s global market and the U.S. location on the western hemisphere, its imperative to understand this second culture, language and nuances into the future. Saludos desde Oregon, David :)

]]> By: Lauri Jordana http://www.bilingualhireco.com/2009/09/why-being-bilingual-spanish-english-isnt-enough-9-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-243 Lauri Jordana Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:13:17 +0000 http://www.bilingualhireco.com/?p=491#comment-243 David, you're spot-on with your suggestions here. Being bilingual is definitely an important advantage--I encourage parents to get their kids into Spanish-language immersion programs early on because we're seeing an explosion of Latinos in this country, many of them Spanish speakers. But being bilingual won't cure an unprofessional attitude/dress, it won't overcome a skill, experience or degree that's lacking. In many positions, speaking both English and Spanish is essential; however in many others it's just icing on the cake. Bilingual candidates want to develop a full portfolio of knowledge, skill, and (one day) experience that will round out their career--and their opportunities. David, you’re spot-on with your suggestions here. Being bilingual is definitely an important advantage–I encourage parents to get their kids into Spanish-language immersion programs early on because we’re seeing an explosion of Latinos in this country, many of them Spanish speakers.

But being bilingual won’t cure an unprofessional attitude/dress, it won’t overcome a skill, experience or degree that’s lacking. In many positions, speaking both English and Spanish is essential; however in many others it’s just icing on the cake.

Bilingual candidates want to develop a full portfolio of knowledge, skill, and (one day) experience that will round out their career–and their opportunities.

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