Why multilingual professionals have an edge in today’s job market 

In Belgium’s job market, language skills matter more than ever. English has become just as important as, if not more than, our third national language, German. Plus, it is opening doors, even for those without experience. 

At Evertys, we see this first hand. Our Talent Acquisition intern, Laurie Bono, studies multilingual communication in Dutch and English. She helps clients hire multilingual talent for admin and customer service roles, some of which don’t require prior experience! Speaking multiple languages is now already a major advantage. 

Many employers today are looking for strong communicators. If you can switch between languages easily, you become an asset in many industries, from customer service to sales and administration.  

Here’s why multilingualism matters: 

Laurie’s perspective 

“Studying multilingual communication has shown me just how powerful language skills are in building careers. When I reach out to candidates, I see bilingual or trilingual speakers getting hired fast, even without much experience. Employers know that strong communication is key to success. 

English, in particular, is a game-changer. While Dutch and French are still essential in Belgium, English is what connects businesses across regions and industries. Even local companies rely on it to work with international clients, partners, and suppliers.” 

Experience isn’t always the top priority. At Evertys, we also collaborate with industry-leading companies seeking multilingual talent for in administration support and customer service. In those areas, strong language skills matter just as much as experience.  

Some typical roles in Administration or Customer Service include: 

If you’ve got strong language skills and are ready for your next opportunity, don’t hesitate to reach out to Laurie!