According to experts Work.ru and specialists with English language skills most often demanded in the field of science and education in law, among top management in the civil service, the tourist area and in the it sector.
Moreover, the level of English language proficiency can significantly affect the salary of a future specialist. So, in the public sector it will add more than 75 percent, in education – about 37, and in law and the it field is “English” the candidate may raise his bid by a third.
But, as it turned out, not all graduates can boast an advanced level of English. The study showed that only 15 percent of Russian students fluent in English and can confidently use them to work (level Upper Intermediate and Advanced). As a whole, is now “English” study, more than 90 percent of students. Almost one in five respondents speak the language at intermediate level (Intermediate), 16 percent know it at the Pre-Intermediate level, and a fifth speak English at the initial level.
it is Interesting that knowledge of language depends on the career plans of young people. Thus, among students and graduates who plan to work in Russia, only 17 percent of the level of English is upper intermediate or advanced level. But among those who are going to work in another country, such much more.
Professionals with knowledge of the English language is in demand today in many areas – from logistics to education and public administration, and in the future such industries will be even more, – said Xenia Kournikova, Director of marketing services Job.ru. – However, the majority of graduates of Russian universities are not yet able to boast an advanced level of English. This leads to a shortage in the market. In the end, employers are willing to pay the specialist the tongue more.
