Language skills open up a whole world of opportunities, and one such option is Career in Export and Import business for language learners.
Once you are convinced about the importance of learning a new language, it brings us to the next question: Which foreign language is best to learn?
Faster communication, extensive travel, increasing exchange of ideas, International businesses, information, outsourcing of jobs, internet, modern technology, etc., have reduced the world into a global village. With the world is becoming more connected, a new language is a significant value-add to your resume as the career scope in Foreign Languages are limitless!
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Jobs and Language Career in Export and Import Industry
The world has become smaller and smaller due to its digitized global economy. These have opened up a tremendous opportunity in businesses involving various forms of importation and exportation. The majority of the giant corporations in India now prefer to hire people who can speak new or more foreign languages other than their native language.
No doubt, the impact of global economic growth and bilateral interaction under the innovative forces of technology has made the world become a global village. This new trend has further opened up enormous investment and job opportunities for career-minded. Now, people can easily participate in business ventures involving export and import of goods and services from India to other places.
Most of the MNCs and business organizations — from medium to large-scale businesses — now prefer to employ the services of employees with foreign languages than people who speak only their mother tongue.
For example, your ability to speak Mandarin Chinese will present you with a brilliant career opportunity. You can work with a company that’s engaged in importing or exporting goods or services from China to India. Or even from India to China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and more. Companies who are into the export business will find your proficiency and qualification in Mandarin perfect for their business. It is because the places mentioned above are where the language is widely spoken or spoken as a first or second language.
Moreover, you can also engage these companies and act as an intermediary or their representative in India. It is something you’re always going to get favored from all angles. It is a win-win situation for you any time, and in any place.
Read — (i) Career in Translation and Interpretation (ii) Language Jobs in BPO (iii) Language Career in Tourism (iv) Scope of Language Teachers (v) Language Jobs in Embassies (vi) Best Foreign Language Jobs (vii) Top 10 Languages to Learn.
Demand for Language Experts in the International Business
On the one hand, many International companies are setting their regional offices in India. And on another side, many Indian companies are looking to expand into other countries. The knowledge will allow you to showcase yourself as a global employee. It helps find foreign language jobs in multiple international companies and build a meaningful career in export and import industries.
Trade is the engine of the global economy. Today, there is an increasing demand for Indians who are fluent in foreign languages to help in establishing, coordinating, dealing, and managing the business overseas. Due to language barriers, many Indian companies face challenges to expand business abroad or export their products.
Only 20% of the world’s population speaks English (Native and Non-Native). In crucial sectors with export potential such as manufacturing, agricultural products, IT, leather goods, textiles, gems & precious metals, pharma, engineering goods, petroleum products, etc. gaps in understanding each other due to language barriers are holding back firms from trading the world.
Many export houses and Indian firms are looking for people who can speak Foreign languages like French, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, etc. fluently. The work would involve calling companies, telephonic conversation with them, managing queries, assisting in sales coordination, and even visiting those countries for business purposes.
Top Languages to get you hired in Import and Export sector
In the increasingly globally connected world, there is no far-off place. Many Spanish & Portuguese speaking regions such as South and Central America, French Speaking African countries, Mandarin-speaking China, Bahasa-speaking Indonesia, Arabic speaking Middle-east, German-speaking central Europe are specifically seeking bilateral cooperation with India. This approach is opening a world of opportunities for many Indian companies.
French and Spanish are the two most popular Foreign languages in international businesses. Many Indian and MNCs are looking to expand their footprints in French-speaking Africa, Europe and other parts of the world. You can find a plentiful amount of opportunities in the export sector. Spanish language puts in a firm position to succeed in making an astonishing career in export and import business to Latin America, and also to the U.S., where it is the second most important language after English.
Driven by these global trends, the world is slowly moving away from being an English-dominated work culture. Apart from French and Spanish, there is also a growing demand for people who know Mandarin, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Italian, and Japanese. It is always better to choose a language with more countries as a de-facto language, or your company is likely to do business.
Clearly, there is a rising demand for foreign language skills. Mastering a foreign language could open the doors to job opportunities and career in export and import sectors and international trade & business.
Read — (i)) Scope of Learning French (ii) Scope of Spanish (iii) Why Learn German? (iv) Jobs in Russian Language (v) Career in Korean (vi) Why Learn Japanese? (vii) Career in Chinese
Hello sir, I am now 45 years old. I have completed the German language course. Can I start a job or career in the import or export sector in Pune or Mumbai? Please guide me, and how long after retirement in MNCs I can get some earnings, please tell me. Thanks.
Yes, you can find some jobs in companies that deal with Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. After retirement, it is usually challenging to get regular work. But you can work as a freelance for as long as your health permits, and you get new opportunities.
I want to build a career as an interpreter or in a sector where i can roam the whole world. I come from the healthcare sector with 7 years of experience. I am appearing for French Delf A2 in 2 coming months. Pls, guide me.
Complete DALF C2, and then explore employment possibilities as an interpreter.
Hi, I am working in an MNC in Bangalore where Spanish translation is also a small part of my work. I have B2 certification. What kind of part-time jobs can I do with the Spanish language?
Other than some content writing, translation, and teaching, there aren’t enough part-time Spanish jobs.
Hello sir, I’m learning Japanese now. Shall you please suggest me about the career in the Japanese language in an export sector in the textile industry. Because currently, I am doing the job in the export sector. I want to further in this with the help of this language. Also, please advise whether an MBA is necessary for this field.
MBA is not compulsory but preferred for most of the jobs. You can explore the possibilities in companies that deal with Japan or Japanese businesses. Making a list of Japanese companies in the textile industry can be a good start.
Hello Sir,
I am currently learning German and doing my bachelors of commerce. Which jobs are available for me in the import and export sector? What qualifications are required for getting into the import-export industry? Do these jobs come with a lot of stress? How much does one earn in this sector?
MBA in International Business or marketing along with knowledge of language concerned plays a vital role to get high-paying employment in the export-import industry. Yes, the jobs are indeed stressful (based on my interaction with many). In sales, there is no upside limit since it is all about targets. The initial salary depends on the company and the candidate profile.
Hello Sir,
I have completed Spanish B2 course from Salamanca Spain and completed DELE B1. I also have teaching Spanish experience for more than 5 years and IT experience of almost 9 years. I am based in Pune and looking to enter into translation industry. Could you please guide me?
Thanks.
You can apply to any new job openings where there is a requirement of a Spanish translator. You can also find lots of Spanish Jobs in the IT industry. It is better to make an admirable resume and upload on numerous job portals. I’m sure sooner or later, you will find something great.
Dear Sir
I have MBA in mktg and Brand Management with 12 years of experience in channel sales, and still struggling for Good and reputed job, Can you please suggest which course or Foreign language could be beneficial to boost my career.
Depending on location, You can join any private institute with a goal to achieve at least Intermediate level fluency in the language concerned. French or Spanish are two most popular language in the import and export industry. Read — Foreign Language Courses
I want to know about language course.
Which Language and where? Read — Which Language to Learn and Language Courses in India.
Hello sir. I’ve just completed my 11th and I’m learning German from Mumbai university and I want to be an interpreter so will you please suggest me the details from which I can move ahead. Please suggest if possible.
To become a successful German interpreter, you need to achieve near-native level German language proficiency. After 12th, you can try 5 year BA and MA in German at Mumbai University through Department of German. Read — German Courses at Mumbai University and Career as Interpreter.
Hey i am just confused between french and german i m doing my bcom honours, looking forward for doing mba so which country would be suitable for management studies?
You can choose either one since both countries have plenty of good Universities for MBA program. Quality of Education is more or less same and extra weightage should be give to the University rather country. Language is important in either country to get Jobs after completing the MBA. Thus, you can start learning French or German once admission is done or once you decide the destination.
hey! i found this article worth reading. Actually the concern is that i am working in a KPO and with the same i am planning to learn a foreign language. so can i know between these two french and mandarin which one will be he best option to opt for.
Currently, French offers more opportunity but a little overcrowded too. Mandarin is also a good choice but that will take 3-5 years to learn properly. French is a safe choice between two. Read — Best Foreign Language for Career , Which Foreign Language to Learn in India? and Foreign Language Jobs in India
Hi I did my graduation in Italian language in 2015 and since then I have been working as a language expert. In a meantime I studied International trade. Now I want to build my career in same where my language expertise can also be counted.
The Italian language proficiency pairs well with International trade, sales and marketing. Additionally, the Italian language provide an academic boost for those studying art, fashion, luxury cars, history, designing, culinary arts, humanities, law, robotics, political science, religion and many more. Read — Highest paying foreign language jobs in India.