Polyglot - A Success Mantra waiting to explode!

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What do you call someone that speaks several languages?

Two or more languages: multilingual
Two languages: bilingual
Three languages: trilingual
Many languages: polyglot

source | wikianswers

 So what are you?
In all honesty, bilingual and if you are an Indian then probably, trilingual (almost everyone can manage their mother tongue, Hindi & English)

you probably learnt some french/spanish/german in school too, but can you truly converse in those languages?

Before we get to our language abilities, let me try and detail why being a polyglot is such an awesome thing for you and your career.

There are more than 100000 reasons.

The number of foreigners working in India in the software and outsourcing industries is mounting at a rapid pace, surpassing 50,000 at the last count by registrar’s office in New Delhi. - source

This is probably an old estimate and one that only takes into account IT. Add hospitality into the mix general managers, executive chefs in some of the best hotels in India are expats.

here's another study

The country's outsourcers will need some 160,000 workers with top-notch foreign-language skills by 2010, estimates Evalueserve

In another story, business standard says Foreign bosses may help India Inc to negotiate global drive, and cites various leading Indian business leaders suggesting more foreigners leading Indian companies.

With more and more travel, international trade, not only are your customers coming from across the world, but so are your suppliers, your colleagues and your bosses.

Its time. Its time to speak their language.

A company, any company is made of people.  Everything else is easier to manage.  your relationships with those people will create in most cases either a success or a failure.

According to a lot of research, people leave bosses not companies.  If your boss from a similar culture, similar language is difficult, imagine working for one who doesn't even understand a word you say, let alone the thought and effort you put behind creating it.

Speaking the other person's language creates a bond instantaneously.  It breaks the proverbial ice and helps you leap frog into the inner sanctum. 

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Polyglot - A Success Mantra waiting to explode! - The How

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Here is where the meat of this post/article is.

Communicating in the language as a natural is what being a polyglot is all about. Not just saying Très bien and bon jour, but to be able to pick the nuances in thought from the nuances in the language.

Lets tackle the how:

1. Learn from professionals
every city has language schools that tutor people in the language. These are good, but to me a little boring.

2. Learn from websites.
Free stuff on the net! brilliant and you can click here to see such websites.
The only catch, you really need to be motivated to do this.

3. CDs/Audio tapes/Podcasts
me likes these, only coz you can take them with you. listen to them while you travel, walk, run, or while you are stuck in the traffic jam.

4. Polyglot meetings & events
These are big outside India (see here), but seem to be getting to our shores too. I saw a post but not too many responses.

Essentially people get together to talk. you drink, mix around, talk in the language you want to learn and master. This sounds like so much fun. If anyone here wants to start something like this, dont forget to call me (prabhjot bedi, +91 98720 00604, mail@prabhjotbedi.com)

5. Traveling
If you can, then nothing tops this.
Go to the country where the language you want to learn is considered mother tongue. immerse yourself in the culture, the language and you will come out so much richer.

There, the what, the why and the how of a polyglot and the success it could bring you.

p.s. One of my favorite hoteliers and bosses is Raymond Bickson - Managing Director - Indian Hotels Co Ltd - the owners of Taj Group of Hotels (click here to read his interview)

Repeatedly you read things like 'God would be comfortable staying with him', guess what, he is a polyglot!

Recruitment Secret #6 – Once a client, Not always a client

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A lot of recruiters claim to have worked with the best in the industry, but did they ever get paid? Did they try and fail? trying cannot be considered a client-service provider relationship. A lot of firms file tenders and bids, only the successful one is considered the contractor.

So, what does this mean for you as a candidate.

Secret #5 – Recruiters pay Human Resources

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Where it does not happen, you are good, where it does, you should know what to do.  It may not be just Hr & it may not be just money.
Here are the tips on how to know its happening & what to do about it.

Recruitment Secret #4 – Your Recruiter May Not Be The Main Recruiter

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Some of the big recruiters, send out positions to the specialists (read niche) and the specialists do not need to work at getting new clients or worry about fees etc. It works for the recruiters, but what about you? Here’s why its not good for you & What you should do.

Secrets of Recruitment #3 – There is no Job, only Advertisement

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3rd in the series on secrets of recruitment.  This article is about why 'ads but no jobs' is done, why it affects you, and what you can & should do about it.

Secret#2 – You Are Not Important to the Recruiter

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Its true.

If you just read the statement once you would feel I was nuts.

Extreme Hiring

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