The reading selection

The reading selection

The reading selection that most resonated with me was It’s not just grammar: It’s clear

thinking. Rushkoff, D. states in his article “In most jobs, the ability to write clearly and

unambiguously remains an essential skill”. In my workplace the need for a language enabled

analyst is essential for the success of the mission. The ability to read and writing properly is the

best qualification for a good Language enabled analyst. “So yes, an employee who can write

properly is far more valuable and promotable than one whose ambiguous text is likely to create

confusion, legal liability and embarrassment.” (Rushkoff, D.)

In my workplace, we have/need language enabled analysts. The Government hires people

with unique language abilities for the success of the mission. At my workplace, the language

enabled analyst is required to provide language translation and coordinate assessments/results

with the client. The qualification for a language enabled analyst must have a Level III in Defense

Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) or equivalent American Council on the Teaching of Foreign

Languages (ACTFL) level for the following languages: Russian, Chinese/Mandarin, Persian

Farsi, Korean, French, Spanish, Arabic. Additionally, they are expected to provide transcription,

translation, and transliteration of data from the foreign language to English and from English to

the foreign language in speech, writing, and typing.

My core values play a huge roll in the hiring of potential individuals for the language

enabled analyst position. If individuals represent my core values, such as integrity, trust and

honesty will make for a great employee.