¿Understand what this means? If your answer to the question “Do you understand what this means?” is "no," then your resume, like that of many other non-Spanish-speaking Americans, has become less competitive. In a time of economic hardship where the United States has “an unemployment rate above 7.8 percent,” the ability to distinguish oneself in the job market is non-negotiable (Scherer). With the Latino population increasing exponentially, the U.S. workforce has been deeply impacted. Although one can be certain that the ability to speak English in America, in conjunction with one's education and professional experience, will be enough to distinguish oneself in the job market, this essay will argue that an English-speaking monoglot is far less marketable than 'an English-speaking monoglot. bilingual in English and Spanish. From a salesman in Littlerock, Arkansas to a high-profile attorney in Los Angeles, California, Americans can see a real need to learn Spanish, a language spoken by more than 50 million people across the country, approximately 16% of the United States population (Comment). While English is indeed the official language of the United States, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the country. With such a high number of Spanish-speaking residents, the growing Latino population has a significant impact on the U.S. workforce. Many Latinos are known to migrate to similar areas across the United States. Cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Houston all have over a million Latino residents in each city (New). Many of these Latinos are new immigrants to the United States and Spanish is their native language. Because these Latinos live among many other Spanish-speaking civilians, the need to learn the English language...... middle of paper ......ts bilingualism in the workplace. "Bilingual Jobs and Careers for Latinos - EmpleosCB.com - Home. Web. December 9, 2011.eID=635>.Scherer, Ron. "Fed's Ben Bernanke 'dissatisfied' with economy and unemployment rate. » Christian Science Monitor November 2, 2011: N.PAG Academic Research Completed November 20, 2011. "The History and Origin of the Latin Language" Find articles on science and technology, educational lesson plans,. tech tips, hardware and software reviews, news and more on Bright Hub Web Vázquez, R. Fernando and C. Keith Stalnakar “Latino Workers in the Construction Industry” Occupational Safety 49.6. 2004): 24-28 Web.. 2011.