Chinese Language Online Training

Career paths of Chinese Language

Depth of knowledge generally refers to the information and ways of thinking that are directly related to your academic major. In addition, you have developed an incredibly important set of skills: to think analytically and critically; to view issues in context and from multiple perspectives; to ask and address questions about ethical and societal implications; to pursue research; to engage your creativity; and to communicate complex issues clearly. Thus, Chinese Language & Literature majors offer an array of skills which are highly valued
by employers from all sectors.
Many Possibilities. Because your major is not narrowly focused on specific career paths, you have a wide array of professional options. While this kind of career flexibility is definitely good news, it does require you to be more proactive in identifying and articulating your skills to potential employers.
Ready for the Work World. Five top critical skills identified by employers in a recent national survey were:

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Interpersonal / Teamwork skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize
• You have undoubtedly developed these skills while studying at UW.

Career Skills in Chinese

Here are even more career-related skills and strengths that most employers seek:

• Read/interpret/synthesize complex material See situations from multiple perspectives Communicate in more than one language
• Produce effective persuasive writing
• Write/revise for wide variety of audiences
• Understand & appreciate cultural variations
• Design and implement engaging presentations
• Understand nuance and subtlety
• Handle ambiguity adeptly
• Apply mental agility to creative problem-solving
• Understand the broader context
• Gather, analyze, organize, interpret data
• Summarize concisely and accurately
• Link abstract concepts to practical applications
• Perceive patterns, structures, relationships
• Understand human nature & its variations
• Identify and explore implications
• Propose and support recommendations
• Simultaneously see big picture and details
• Engage intellectual curiosity Conduct research
• Bring motivation, imagination, enthusiasm, initiative
• Compare, contrast information / Draw conclusions Work well individually and on teams Understand how data can be interpreted in multiple ways

Advantage of Chinese Language

• The majority of people in India who learn a foreign language choose a European language like French, Spanish, or German. Chinese is not always the first choice for people looking to learn a foreign language in India.
• But maybe it should be. Choosing a less commonly taught language will pop out on your CV and differentiate you from the crowd.
• Studying Chinese isn’t easy, and it will take time.
• Of the hundreds of people, I’ve seen learning Chinese over the past 14 years, only about 5% succeeded in achieving the Chinese language with a higher competency level.
• There are thousands of people who are learning Chinese in India. But, the truth is, very few people reach advanced level proficiency like N1/N2 of the international JLPT exam.
• The number of Chinese speakers in India is quite limited.
• Thus, there is less competition for positions with Chinese -speaking applicants. As such, your chances of becoming the “anointed one” for the job is almost, if not, a guarantee.
• Achieving an excellent education is about many things: becoming a well-educated citizen, gaining knowledge for thoughtful and well-considered decisions, engaging your curiosity, and developing skills that will contribute to the greater good.