It is said that your linguistic skills make an employee a valuable person in the workforce.  According to Monster.com, a website dedicated to job searching, "Companies that recognize and reward such abilities with extra pay tend to have better retention and satisfaction rates amongst workers than companies that don't see the benefits of having a bilingual employee".  To benefit fully from being bilingual, you must believe in your abilities and strengths and convince your company of the value.

Anyone whose mother tongue is not English may encounter the following problems if dealing with a strictly Anglophone business. They tend to believe that their English proficiency could be detrimental for the company; they often feel compelled to use more words trying to make their points than they are comfortable with or they would be inclined to keep silent because they are afraid to say something wrong.

However, according to "Tulin DiversTeam Associates", an employee's accent can be seen as an additional competence and his language skill can be used to resolve cultural and language conflicts.  And better yet, it demonstrates that he can adjust his style to different people and situations.

Some of the benefits are key to an employer seeking a bilingual employee(s). Their bilingual employee can liaise with Francophone Companies and relate accurate information on various topics.  He can translate documents and help formulate a proper response, allowing a company to promote their services.  

Without a doubt, being bilingual increases employability.  Reticence in today's market will not get you a job, therefore you need to explore and communicate your achievement.  This will undeniably gain an employer confidence, attract businesses and provide diversity to their company.