English communication skills have become as essential as technical expertise for career success in today's rapidly evolving job market, speakers have said at a round-table discussion as Cambridge University Press & Assessment Bangladesh Ltd has launched Linguaskill, the globally recognised AI-enabled online English proficiency test.
The event titled, "From Curriculum to Career: Aligning English Communication Skills with Hiring and Workplace Success," brought together vice chancellors, academics, corporate leaders, human resource professionals and policymakers to discuss how closer collaboration between universities and industry can better prepare graduates for the evolving job market.
Speaking as the keynote speaker, Arun Rajamani, managing director for South Asia at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said industries worldwide are increasingly prioritising practical English proficiency over traditional assessment methods.
“Internationally, we are witnessing a shift where industries are prioritising practical, real-world English proficiency assessment. Cambridge has developed a modern, market-aligned solution that helps organisations evaluate English skills in a way that truly reflects the demands of today’s global environment,” he said.
The programme marked the official launch of Linguaskill, Cambridge’s AI-enabled, online and on-demand English assessment designed to provide fast, flexible and internationally benchmarked evaluations of English language skills for educational institutions, employers and government organisations.
Participants agreed that English communication skills have become essential for employability, alongside technical expertise. They emphasised that graduates also need critical thinking, interpersonal and presentation skills, adaptability, teamwork and a positive attitude to succeed in today’s workplace.
The organisers said the event reaffirmed Cambridge University Press & Assessment’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s education sector by helping learners develop internationally benchmarked English communication skills to enhance employability and competitiveness in the global workforce.