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What are the most in demand jobs for Greek speakers?

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I would love to leverage my Greek speaking ability in the job market and see where my skills can be most valuable in the future. I am still in school now, so I am not looking for a job quite yet but I am just curious what everyone else's experience has been. Is Greek a useful language to know outside of Greece?
 
That's going to be difficult, especially if you don't speak fluent Greek. Your best bet would be in Germany in a financial institution that deals with Greeks, a flight attendant, or the shipping industry. You could do credit analysis at one of the big three credit firms (moody's, fitch, S&P), and hope to cover Greece? This is really tough because Greek is not like Chinese, German, Japanese, Spanish, etc...
 
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That's going to be difficult, especially if you don't speak fluent Greek. Your best bet would be in Germany in a financial institution that deals with Greeks, a flight attendant, or the shipping industry. You could do credit analysis at one of the big three credit firms (moody's, fitch, S&P), and hope to cover Greece? This is really tough because Greek is not like Chinese, German, Japanese, Spanish, etc...
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You're exactly right. I know many Greek American's that have become flight attendants, but Greek doesn't seem to be very useful outside of the tourism industry.
 
greek_ggirl said:
I would love to leverage my Greek speaking ability in the job market and see where my skills can be most valuable in the future. I am still in school now, so I am not looking for a job quite yet but I am just curious what everyone else's experience has been. Is Greek a useful language to know outside of Greece?
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You actually could make extra money while you're in school as an online tutor for Greek. This will give you experience professionally working with the Greek language, and for things like translation, etc. It's good for the resume. Platforms:

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Greek speakers can find great opportunities in various fields! Translation and interpretation are obvious choices, especially in international companies and organizations. Customer service roles often seek bilingual individuals, and tech support roles are also in demand.In my experience, language skills like Greek can be useful outside Greece, especially in global cities or companies with a diverse clientele. It's a bit like having a सरकारी नौकरी back in India—your specialized skills can open doors to stable and rewarding jobs.
 
Greek is definitely a unique language to know, and while it might not be as widely spoken as Spanish, it still has a lot of potential, especially for certain industries. Sectors like shipping, tourism, and even the financial sector often value Greek speakers.
If you're curious about how much you could potentially earn, you might want to check out resources that highlight salary info, like "the top 5 highest-paying states in the field." This could give you a better idea of which regions offer the best compensation for jobs.
 
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