July 31, 2012

English Language Competency!



I just interviewed a girl for a TV producer position. I had to ask her to leave the room within 2 minutes as she could not carry a proper conversation with me in English. I asked her. "Do you know how serious this is to not be able to communicate in English?" I would like to tell you all out there that your English skills are important. But more importantly, you must all have fundamental communication skills that includes interpersonal and a good command of the English language. If you cannot even carry a normal conversation in English with me, how can I hire you? So before you are completely outdated, its time you do something about it.  

25 comments:

joshSAN said...

Yup, English IS a real important language to know realise more and more how much I need to improve on it.

beebee.penelope said...

Good to know. It's really necessary!Learn from this!

Poli said...

Word. Language is a good asset.

Anonymous said...

learn from this and i need to improve my English language.

-Tina-

Anonymous said...

yes I agree with you boss. English language is important today. So learn it before you looking for a job.
-Annisa-

kuhan-RAJ-a said...

English is the No.1 language that connects people around the world. You don't know English, you are in trouble!

Suria said...

English language is so essential these days that everyone should know at least the fundamental of it. Put in your effort and hard work to learn the basic of English language the easiest way.. read English newspapers, watch English programs on tv, listen to English radio stations..

RienaR said...

English is no longer just a language but a necessity for a corporate worklife.

Anonymous said...

Though English is our secondary language but everyone must know that English is a PRIMARY language in work environment and our society.

-HAYA-

Elaine said...

It's true, English is really important.

Anonymous said...

The quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually, it a must for those in the corporate world,thanks for the advice boss.

edwinsm

Syafiqah said...

The communication barrier should not be a problem to the graduates as they learn it at university level. Just apply and be confident with what you want to express. Mistakes happen, but we learn and developed from that mistakes. Should not be shy, that's an important part of commnucations.

Anonymous said...

Spoken English is used in the best careers, the best universities, and is increasingly being used at job interviews. So like it or not, English is a very important language to learn how to speak.--ADILAH

Anonymous said...

Need to improve my English. Thanks Boss - Hana

Anonymous said...

How we communicate will change the society we are in. So communicate well especially in English!

-Shera-

Daryn said...

The English language is a global language. Failure to grasp the language in our current business environment is definitely a major handicap.

Anonymous said...

English is an important language for each of every person should know, because English is an International Language..

Anonymous said...

agree boss, English language is important.

-Roslee-

Anonymous said...

agree with you Boss.

-Nizam-

Ms Yati said...

Practice made perfect...nothing beats that!

sryheriany said...

If you decide to be join corporate world, English is a MUST.

MY said...

"The Education system is Malaysia is just backward" "Everything is in BM in school"!!! These are the common excuses given my kids these days!!! What is wrong with kids these days? If you want to improve english language skills, simply pick up a English book and read, English Newspaper, Listen to English radio stations!!! Stop thinking like you are living in a cave!!!

Dalila Bakir said...

Speaking in English does not loose one's identity as a Malaysian

esm said...

Don't be shy to try - first step to mastering any language is confidence - so...cakap aja!

Oh! My! English! . 10AM . Every Sundays . www.ohmyenglish.com.my

Anonymous said...

The quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually, it a must for those in the corporate world,thanks for the advice boss.

edwinsm