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  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the biggest challenges in global multilingual hiring?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The primary challenges include navigating complex employment laws across countries, addressing cultural differences, accessing local talent pools, adapting to remote work expectations, managing currency and salary benchmarks, overcoming language barriers, and coordinating across time zones."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How can we effectively assess a candidate's language proficiency?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Interviewers often test translation abilities with phrase translations and evaluate impartiality. They may inquire about experience with specific dialects, accents, and specialised fields such as legal or medical translation. Specialised training certifications can also be used as verification of language proficiency."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Do candidates need to be fluent in the local language?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Typically not. Most multilingual roles require proficiency in English and the candidate's native language, while fluency in the local language is not always mandatory. Employers often value candidates who can effectively communicate with international clients."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What tools can help streamline multilingual recruitment?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "AI-powered recruitment tools such as iSmartRecruit can streamline multilingual hiring by enabling personalised candidate interactions in multiple languages. These platforms help with candidate screening, interview scheduling, and answering frequently asked questions while maintaining culturally appropriate communication."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Which industries commonly require multilingual candidates?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Industries that frequently require multilingual candidates include Customer Support, IT and Technology, Sales, Digital Marketing, and Finance, where communication with global clients and markets is essential."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Why is multilingual recruitment important for global companies?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Multilingual recruitment helps global companies communicate effectively with international clients, expand into new markets, and build culturally diverse teams. Such teams often improve collaboration, customer experience, and innovation within organisations."
      }
    }
  ]
}