Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from TransPerfect
Job overview
The German Teacher role at TransPerfect involves delivering tailored cross-cultural training to enhance understanding of Southeast Asian business cultures, particularly Malaysia, improving expatriates' adjustment and business performance.
Responsibilities and impact
The role requires delivering customized training on cultural differences, providing strategies to overcome cultural challenges, fostering cross-cultural skills development, and promoting effective relationships between learners and host nationals.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have native or bilingual German proficiency, intercultural communication skills, excellent computer literacy, knowledge of Southeast Asian working culture, and at least five years of relevant training experience, preferably with management or international exposure.
Compensation and benefits
The position is freelance and remote, with no specific salary or benefits detailed in the description.
Work environment and culture
The company values engagement, flexibility, problem-solving, and a results-driven work ethic, emphasizing a friendly and approachable personality for effective training delivery.
Company information
TransPerfect is the world's largest language service and technology solutions provider with offices in over 100 cities, specializing in language and cultural training for global businesses.
Job location and travel
The job is remote, allowing work from any location.
Unique job features
The role offers the unique opportunity to work remotely as a freelance cross-cultural trainer focusing on Southeast Asian cultures, leveraging technology and intercultural expertise.
Company overview
TransPerfect is a global provider of language and technology solutions, specializing in translation, interpretation, website localization, and multilingual content management. Founded in 1992 by Phil Shawe and Liz Elting, the company has grown to become one of the largest language services providers worldwide. They generate revenue through a diverse range of services, including document translation, software localization, and AI-driven language solutions for various industries. Notably, TransPerfect has expanded its footprint with over 100 offices in cities around the globe, emphasizing its commitment to quality and innovation in language services.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your native or bilingual German proficiency and extensive experience in intercultural communication and cross-cultural training, especially related to Southeast Asian cultures and business etiquette.
Emphasize your presentation skills, ability to engage groups, and your results-driven work ethic with examples of managing or coaching multicultural teams or individuals in professional settings.
Apply through multiple channels such as TransPerfect's corporate career site, LinkedIn, and freelance job platforms that list this remote German Teacher role to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees or trainers in TransPerfect’s Language & Cultural Training division on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent cultural training programs or expressing curiosity about how they tailor content for Southeast Asian business professionals.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'cross-cultural training,' 'intercultural communication,' 'German proficiency,' 'Southeast Asian culture,' and 'presentation skills' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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