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@article{185431,
        author = {Dr.S.Sarala},
        title = {Beyond Fluency: English as a Barrier-Breaker and Shield in Career Advancement},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {1438-1441},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185431},
        abstract = {English has evolved into more than merely a communication tool in the age of globalization; it now serves as a barrier that protects, promotes, and speeds up professional advancement. The article explores the ways in which fluency in English offers rewards to one's career, protects one from certain hazards (including marginalization and limited chances), and functions as an asset in varied workplaces. The study makes the case that knowing English enhances one's employability, chances for job advancement, access to networks and knowledge, and bargaining power. It bases this claim on research in the fields of pragmatic linguistics, workplace communication, and employability studies. It does, however, also highlight some possible drawbacks, including unequal access, accent prejudice, psychological pressure, and an excessive dependence on English at the expense of equity or regional language proficiency. This article offers perspectives on how English act as a shield in professional trajectories and makes recommendations for educational and legislative measures to guarantee that the advantages are shared more fairly. It does this by drawing on secondary sources as well as a brief review of contemporary research.},
        keywords = {English language, globalization, career advancement, linguistic empowerment, employability, communication skills},
        month = {October},
        }