Mention any languages that you speak proficiently or fluently. Talk about how long you have spoken these languages, in what capacity, and how knowing these languages improved communication with co-workers, clients, donors, and partners.

"In my work as a case manager assisting refugees and asylum-seekers, I primarily interacted with Spanish-speaking clients who were looking for assistance with complex housing and employment issues. Because I minored in Spanish in college and had the opportunity to work abroad in Mexico for three years, I am fluent in Spanish. This skill not only made it easier to communicate with the clients, but it made them feel more comfortable in a stressful situation."

"Although I am not fluent in any second language, I consider myself proficient in Portuguese, German, and Afrikaans. Language learning is a hobby I'm very passionate about, and I use the Duolingo application every day to maintain and improve my abilities. In my experience volunteering at an orphanage in South Africa, I have seen how communicating with someone in their native language breaks down barriers and helps establish lasting connections."