Why Employers Care About Your English Score

Think your CELPIP/IELTS results belong only in your immigration file? Think again! That shiny score report is actually your career rocket fuel. In today's global job market:

🔥 78% of international employers consider English proficiency when hiring
🔥 Score = Salary: Professionals with strong English earn 20-30% more in many countries
🔥 The Trust Factor: A high score proves you can handle:

• Client meetings without awkward silences
• Emails that don't need Google Translate
• Workplace banter (yes, even Canadian "sorry" etiquette)

How to Flaunt Your Score Like a Pro

1. Resume Magic:
Don't bury your score in "Additional Information" - feature it prominently:
"English Proficiency: CELPIP 11 (Professional Working Proficiency)" sounds far more impressive than "Good English skills."

2. Interview Power Moves:
When they ask about challenges you've overcome:
"Preparing for IELTS taught me to communicate complex ideas under tight deadlines - a skill I use daily in project management."

3. Salary Negotiation Secret:
In global companies, language skills = $$$. Try:
"Given my CELPIP 12 score and ability to liaise with international clients, I believe a 10% premium is justified."

The Industries That Pay Extra for English

Pro Tip: Canadian employers particularly value CELPIP scores for customer-facing roles.

Vocabulary Builder (B1/B2 Level)

1. Leverage (v.) - To use something to maximum advantage
   Example: "She leveraged her IELTS score to negotiate a higher salary."
2. Proficiency (n.) - Advanced skill level
   Example: "The job requires English proficiency equivalent to CELPIP 10."
3. Liaise (v.) - To connect and communicate between groups
   Example: "Managers often liaise between international offices."
4. Premium (n.) - Additional payment or value
   Example: "Bilingual employees often earn a salary premium."
5. Etiquette (n.) - The proper way to behave
   Example: "Canadian workplace etiquette includes polite interruptions."

Activity: Use 3 vocabulary words to describe how you'll use your test score professionally.