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After earning a bachelor’s degree and several certifications in project management, including Lean Six Sigma and SCRUM, Jessica Rieper started a career in IT and financial services. Jessica Rieper is also highly skilled in process improvement and is fluent in Mandarin.
With more than a billion native speakers worldwide, Mandarin is one of the most common languages used to conduct business and interact with customers. Half of the ten largest multinational companies are based in China. English speakers who obtain proficiency in Mandarin can greatly improve their value to their companies by serving as a knowledgeable interpreter and cultural ambassador.
Likewise, employees who are able to communicate directly with Chinese investors, suppliers, and manufacturers are more likely to secure leadership roles and promotions, as they can confidently navigate contracts and negotiations. On the other end of the spectrum, Mandarin speakers are a lucrative customer market. For this reason, advertising and firms, retailers, and other consumer good producers are increasing their demand for bilingual candidates.
With more than a billion native speakers worldwide, Mandarin is one of the most common languages used to conduct business and interact with customers. Half of the ten largest multinational companies are based in China. English speakers who obtain proficiency in Mandarin can greatly improve their value to their companies by serving as a knowledgeable interpreter and cultural ambassador.
Likewise, employees who are able to communicate directly with Chinese investors, suppliers, and manufacturers are more likely to secure leadership roles and promotions, as they can confidently navigate contracts and negotiations. On the other end of the spectrum, Mandarin speakers are a lucrative customer market. For this reason, advertising and firms, retailers, and other consumer good producers are increasing their demand for bilingual candidates.
