INCREASING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIELD OF THE HINDI LANGUAGE

 

Hindi is the third most spoken and understood language in the world. There are approximately 70 crore Hindi speakers worldwide. Apart from India, Hindi is also spoken in countries such as Mauritius, Fiji, Suriname, Guyana, Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Maldives, Thailand, Bangladesh, Singapore, the Caribbean countries, and South Africa. Besides, there are a good number of people who speak and understand Hindi in Canada, England, America, and Central Asia. About 6,50,000 people speak Hindi in the United States alone.

 

 

People are learning Hindi in many places in Germany. For several decades, Hindi and Sanskrit have been taught in universities and cities including Heidelberg, Leipzig, and Bonn. Some schools in the US have decided to offer Hindi as a foreign language along with French, Spanish, and German. There are a large number of people using Hindi or its recognized dialects in the United Arab Emirates. In February 2019, Hindi was recognized as the third language of the court in Abu Dhabi.

IMPORTANCE OF HINDI FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE INDIAN ECONOMY

With the immense popularity and international importance of our national language, employment opportunities in the Hindi language sector are also increasing. Hindi is important for employment in India. It is one of the most widely spoken languages ​​in the country. About 500 million people speak Hindi in India and abroad, and the total number of people who understand this language is about 900 million. It is used in many sectors including government work, education, media, and business.

 

 

Along with the immense popularity and international importance of our national language, employment opportunities in the field of Hindi language are also increasing. However, even after these achievements, today Hindi is considered inferior to English for making a career, but this is not true. There are many excellent career options in the field of Hindi.

 

 

The Government of India uses Hindi as one of the official languages ​​for communication between various departments along with English. Hindi is included as a subject in many competitive examinations in India including the civil services. Several positions have been created in jobs using Hindi such as Assistant Director (Official Language), Hindi Officer, Senior/Junior Translation Officer, Hindi Translator, Hindi Assistant, Manager (Official Language), Editor, Reporter, Correspondent, Sub Editor, Proof Reader and Radio Jockey.

 

 

RECOGNITION OF HINDI AS AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LANGUAGE IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

There are employment opportunities abroad for those who have obtained a postgraduate degree in Hindi language, especially for those who have completed a PhD. The scope of teaching Hindi language and linguistics in foreign universities has increased significantly after some foreign countries recognized Hindi as a language of business.

 

 

The Hindi language is recognized in the constitution of Fiji. Any person can use the Hindi language in government work, court, and parliament. Magazines like Pravasini, Amardeep, and Bharat Bhavan are published in London. Hindi programs are broadcast by BBC.

 

Due to the huge market in India, Hindi is now becoming the language of employment for foreigners as well. Hindi now dominates platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and WhatsApp. Big companies like Google and Microsoft have also started working on a large scale in Hindi. In such a situation, there are a lot of career possibilities as well.

THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS TO MAKE A CAREER

• There are many opportunities available for teaching Hindi to students. The career of teaching Hindi to students, the career of becoming a teacher or professor, etc. After having a degree in Hindi literature, you can become a Hindi teacher in schools, colleges, or universities.
• Journalism is also an important employment option. If you have done a journalism course in Hindi language, then you can earn a good salary by working in various job profiles in the field of journalism like anchor, news editor, news writer, news reporter, etc. Here you will get many career options like newspapers, radio channels, news channels, magazines, and digital news media.
• There is a huge demand for translators and interpreters. As a result of globalization, translation has emerged as a major area of ​​employment in the rapidly changing world. Translation is a bridge that connects two countries, their languages, and their cultures. That is why translation plays an important role in the development of human civilization and culture. This is a good career option for Hindi speakers. Many people in India do not understand English or any other language, so most companies take the help of translators to provide their content in Hindi.
• If you have good knowledge of Hindi and if you have a degree or diploma in mass communication, then you can make a career as a radio jockey. It is a versatile role that involves constant interaction with the audience/listeners - they talk directly to the audience on live shows through phone, create playlists according to the mood of the show, and comment on different topics.         
• A career as a newsreader involves giving news updates, conducting interviews, presenting news, entertainment, and lifestyle segments, and informing viewers about current and upcoming events. There are different types of news readers, such as sports anchors, weather anchors, and investigative anchors.
• Both content writers and copywriters work in the field of writing. Content writers write copy for blogs, advertisements, brochures, and direct mail. Copywriters write copy for advertising and marketing.
• You can also make your career as a Hindi journalist in print media. By becoming a journalist, you can work in newspapers, channels, news portals, radio, television, online platforms, etc.
• You can also make a career as a speech writer. If you can write, you can become a Hindi speech writer. Speech is the most important way to influence people. To write a compelling speech, you need control over language. If you have this ability, you can join a political party and become a speech writer.  
• If you are good in Hindi, then you can also write scripts, dialogues, or lyrics in production houses, and media houses. But if you want to become a screenwriter, then after doing BA Hindi, you will have to do a post-graduation screenwriting course so that you can develop a good understanding of writing.
• You can also become a voice-over artist. People who have a good command of Hindi are in great demand in the film industry and television. In today's time, with the advent of OTT platforms, the career scope of this field has increased. No special qualification is required for this, but the ability to speak Hindi should be good. You will have to try to improve your voice.
• By choosing a career in the field of Hindi editing, you can work as a film editor or a contributing editor. As a contributing editor, you can develop content for articles, review articles, complete articles within the deadline, and edit grammar and content.
• Creative writing in Hindi is a lucrative career. It can vary depending on your area of ​​expertise and level of skill, the skill of creative writing can be applied in many different fields. This skill is useful for personal enjoyment and even for building a career. If you have creative skills and want to explore your options, creative writing can be a lucrative and rewarding career path.

INCREASING ACCEPTANCE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE HINDI LANGUAGE

 

Today, the growing trend and global form of the Hindi language has brought forth many employment opportunities, which we have discussed above. Its acceptance and applicability have increased in various fields and today Hindi is being viewed with a new perspective. In today's time, for the survival of any language or dialect, there is a need not only for literature but also for making it the language of business, science, and employment, which the Hindi language has achieved.

 

 

The popularity of Hindi is growing rapidly around the world and with it, a plethora of career opportunities are emerging. If you like Hindi, try to make a successful career in one of the many fields available to fulfill your dreams. If you have doubts, contact career counseling to get information about which career path is best suited for you.