Even if the career you want to pursue doesn’t place any importance on multilingual skills, being able to speak more than one language points to other qualities that employers look for – namely dedication and the ability to pick up a new skill relatively quickly. “It’s a strong sign of intelligence and commitment,” says Tom Davenport, co-founder of online recruitment platform TalentPool. “In learning a new language, students demonstrate that they might also be able to learn negotiation, financial modelling or marketing techniques, so it’s taken very seriously.” All in all, it can be a great selling point on your resume.