RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English
#377 - How I Got My First Job in English WITHOUT Having an Advanced English, Why Soft Skills Are So Important, and Tips for Job Interviews
Feb 19, 2024
Listen to this podcast to hear personal experiences and insights on getting a job in English with intermediate skills. Discover how confidence and soft skills play a role in job interviews and career success. Explore the journey of achieving English proficiency and the importance of personalized job applications. Get tips on mastering English for careers in finance, banking, and fitness.
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Quick takeaways
- Having an advanced English level is not necessary to start working in English-speaking environments, challenging common beliefs.
- Soft skills like communication, relationships, and mindset are crucial for success in the workplace, beyond technical knowledge.
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Importance of Level of English
It is commonly believed that one must have an advanced or native-like level of English to start working in English, but this podcast challenges that notion. The speaker shares their own experience of starting work in English with only an intermediate B1 level of English. They emphasize that the barrier of needing a near-fluent level of English to seek employment in English-speaking environments is often self-imposed and unnecessary.
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