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Old 12-21-2010, 02:11 PM
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Or will it make ze employers think that we suck at English?
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Old 12-21-2010, 02:15 PM
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Can't hurt. Might help. If you really do suck at English, it will be evident in other ways.
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Old 12-21-2010, 02:23 PM
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make sure you use the word "also" fluent in etc, so reader doesn't somehow mistake for first language. i agree with other poster-can't hurt, might help in some minor way in terms of perceptions
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Old 12-21-2010, 02:38 PM
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under additional skills, list language skills.
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Who is we? Are you a King? But yeah, I would include it if it seems useful. If the language is Swahili, then maybe not so much
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"also fluent in " is important, but make sure your cover letter and resume aren't riddled with grammatical errors. almost an immediate toss out in many cases.
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Yes, add it to your resume as an additional skill.

The English in your resume and cover letter needs to be impeccable, whether or not you have another language to list.
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