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  • Coworkers sat at a table together, talking and smiling
    • Business and employability

    Target employees’ English language upskilling with the GSE Job Profiles

    Por Samantha Ball
    Reading time: 4 minutes

    Staying ahead requires not just talent but the right talent. For HR professionals, ensuring that employees are equipped with the necessary skills is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. Enter the GSE Job Profiles—a game-changing tool designed to facilitate role-targeted upskilling by mapping English language skills to specific job roles. This blog post will explore how HR teams can leverage this innovative tool to enhance workforce capabilities efficiently and effectively.

    The GSE Job Profiles utilizes app’s Global Scale of English and the Faethm by app skills ontology to provide a detailed analysis of the language requirements for nearly 1,400 job roles. This precise mapping allows HR professionals to make informed talent management decisions, including hiring, training and development, and ensuring that employees are adequately prepared for their roles now and in the future.

  • A group of business people stood around a board with sticky notes on smiling
    • Business and employability

    Craft the perfect job description: Ensure your candidates have the right English proficiency

    Por Samantha Ball
    Reading time: 3 minutes

    English is the international language of business and a foundational skill for many roles. The right level of English proficiency is key for individuals and businesses to excel.

    But what is the “right” level?

    English is not a one-size-fits-all skill. Customer Service Representatives need different English skills to IT Systems Managers. Senior staff will often need more advanced English skills than junior staff.

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    • The Global Scale of English

    Understanding your GSE score

    Por Samantha Ball
    Reading time: 3 minutes

    For many students, navigating the world of English language proficiency tests can be a daunting experience. Whether you're preparing for university, looking to enhance your career prospects, or simply aiming to improve your communication skills, understanding what your Global Scale of English (GSE) score means is crucial.

    In this blog post, we'll break down the GSE, explain what your score represents and provide you with actionable steps to improve it.

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