How can you showcase your language proficiency in an international organization application?

For your surprise, at my work I am considered as polyglot, as I speak at least 4 languages, and I have no single certificate to prove them. I am self-taught. In my case the best way to prove my language skills is through Language tests, so I encourage companies/organizations to consider this possibility as well.

I highlight the key words in the organization's literature, I then open my 30-Page-CV and start looking at each entry from the perspective of the key words list and requirements, in order to match relevance. Once done, I group them according to topic and stratify them according to their priorities and importance. As professional as I am, I try to insert some human 'caring' touch about my passion or reasons behind wanting to pursue this job.

To showcase your language proficiency in an international organization application, you can include any language certifications or tests you have taken, highlight any relevant language skills or experiences in your resume or cover letter, and be prepared to demonstrate your language abilities during the interview process. Additionally, you may want to consider providing references or examples of how you have used your language skills in a professional setting.

The only language qualification for the English language that sets the right standard(s) to work internationally is a Cambridge Certificate. It’s the only test you can fail and it actually trains the student to improve their English. Apart from that, when studying for the exam, it incorporates different cultural aspects.

I am personally old school and pride myself in my UK GCE A-Levels and O-Levels, inclusive English Language and English Literature. I remember studying the works of Sir William Shakespeare, alongside most famous British and Global Authors. Needless to say, I still find myself using old English Language, much to people's dismay !!

One of the things you should be careful of is not to overestimate yourself. Compare yourself to a native speaker who has got a university degree and then determine how good your language skills are.

Language is an art that combines intelligence with intuition. If you think of each word, as having a weight, then one needs to stratify words that reflect the order of importance and relevance. Words have indications and can reflect deep culture, knowledge, experience, emotions, etc. Writing is not to be taken lightly, everything counts and there are always options to optimally select from.

I once learnt that some employers go as far as 'searching' for their own key words, to judge a cover note or resume by the mention or lack of mention of their key areas. I do not think this is fair to the applicant because some phrases, although not containing their exact key words, my have deeper significance. The question is, would you be willing to work for such an employer who takes things as face value?

There are millions of resume samples and CV templates out there, but there will always be your own way of presenting yourself. Since my CV is long, I use bookmarks and links, to help the examiner 'navigate' my CV with ease. At the end, I listed a page of hyperlinks, with their respective titles (meta data), to guide the reader. These links lead to internet-based news about my activities, I did this after I realized, as an employer, that so many CVs have forged information and a lot of 'wishful thinking'.