In the current global economy, multilingual skills are more essential than ever. Researchers at City Lit have examined job advertisements to gauge the growing need for multilingual professionals across different sectors. Their findings show a high demand for European languages, with German, French, and Spanish being the most sought-after.

In-demand languages across industries

Indeed, the data indicates that German, French, and Spanish are highly desired across various industries, HR News reports. German tops the list, with substantial demand in fields like Management, Sales, and Technology, including over 1,035 job openings specifically in Management. French also shows significant demand, especially in Marketing, Education, and Recruitment, with 1,080 positions available in Management. Spanish, spoken by many worldwide, is particularly sought after in Management (700 jobs), Recruitment (210 jobs), and Sales (400 jobs). Mastery of these languages can open up valuable career opportunities in international markets.

Multilingual applicants

Several industries show a strong demand for multilingual professionals, with management, recruitment, and technology leading the way. Management tops the list, offering over 4,308 positions for multilingual professionals fluent in languages such as French, German, and Spanish, paving the way to leadership roles in international companies. Recruitment is next, with 1,992 job openings where language skills are essential for engaging with diverse talent and broadening global networks. The Technology sector also exhibits significant demand, with 1,722 positions available, especially for those fluent in German, French, and Spanish.

Claudio Guasti, Head of School Culture and Communication at City Lit said of the findings: “Our research clearly shows the growing importance of language skills in today’s global economy. At City Lit we recognise that being multilingual is no longer an asset, but a necessity in many industries. Whether it’s in Management, Technology, Sales, or Education, the ability to communicate in multiple languages opens a wealth of opportunities.”