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Latin Career News - February 2006

U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News
 
Grants to Improve English Language Skills in the Workplace
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced it will give five grants totaling more than $4.9 million to improve English language skills in the workplace. The grants will train approximately 4,400 individuals in California, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas.


Hispanics still underrepresented in federal jobs
Hispanics continue to be substantially underrepresented in the federal workplace, according to 2005 data published by the Office of Personnel Management.


2 e-mailers get testy, and hundreds read every word
The next time you're tempted to send an exasperated email, consider this electronic war of words that erupted over a job offer. Another reminder that you should never say anything in an e-mail that you wouldn't want the entire world to read.


Benefits a critical part of job offer
When looking for a position, job seekers typically place how much a job pays at the top of their want list, but benefits are also an important part of the picture, affecting total income and overall quality of life.


Domino's Pizza Hires Two Agencies to Broaden Hispanic Marketing Efforts
After a three-month search and review of 13 agencies, Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) has selected two agencies, LatinWorks and Lopez Negrete, to assist in expanding the company's reach to the growing U.S. Hispanic market.


Arias Wins Costa Rican Presidential Vote
Oscar Arias beat second-place finisher Otton Solis in the closest presidential race in the country's recent history. But election judges were waiting until complaints were resolved before making an official declaration.


Chavez says Venezuela could cut off oil exports to USA
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez warned on Friday he could cut off oil exports to the United States if Washington goes "over the line" in what he has said are attempts to destabilize his government.


Ecuador agreement in oil protests
The Ecuadorean government says it has reached an agreement to end unrest in an oil-rich province of the Amazon, which has disrupted oil exports. Activists in the Napo province had been demanding a greater share of profits from Ecuador's hydrocarbon exports.
 
LatPro Welcomes
 
BJ's

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is a leading wholesale club chain operating in the eastern United States from Maine to Miami and in the state of Ohio. Rapid growth has created a variety of challenging opportunities in BJ's Home Office, Clubs, and Distribution Centers. If you're enthusiastic, results-oriented, and eager to build a rewarding career with a company that recognizes outstanding performance, BJ's wants to hear from you!

Discover opportunities at BJ's Wholesale Club

 
Quick Tip for Job Seekers
 

What is your email address saying about you?

When searching for a job, there is no such thing as an unimportant detail. Every aspect that you present to an employer should reflect the professional image you want to portray.

So, if you're asking potential employers to contact you at an email like lovetoparty@hotmail.com or hotgirl22@yahoo.com, chances are you aren't making the best impression possible. Details like this shouldn't be overlooked -- they combine to create an overall picture of who you are. And while your love of partying may impress friends, it’s unlikely to be a strong selling point in your job search!

If you’re not able to change your current email address, numerous sites including Yahoo and Google offer free email accounts. We recommend taking advantage of such services to create a more businesslike email contact for use in your job search.

 
LatPro News & Articles
 

Add LatPro Jobs to My Yahoo, Google, MSN and more
This handy feature gives you the ability to display LatPro job search results on your personal page at Yahoo, Google, MSN or anywhere else that that accepts XML feeds. Every time you log in to your preferred page, you'll see updated jobs matching your search criteria!


Immigration Update
Our legal team of immigration lawyers cut through the confusion and explain the ever-changing rules and newest regulations of the INS.


Search for Classes
Higher education often equals higher salaries, increased marketability and more opportunities. From professional certificate programs to advanced university degrees, our convenient search feature finds schools offering the programs you want.

 
Featured Employer
 
ICOS

ICOS Corporation, based in Bothell, Washington, has spent more than a decade building a world-class research and development organization. ICOS is committed to advancing science in the areas of protein based and small molecule therapeutics.

Find out more about careers at ICOS

 
Upcoming Events
 

The HireHispanic.com Web Site Challenge
Entry Deadline: March 15, 2006
Prizes: $1,000 First Place and $500 Second Place (USD)
Think you have what it takes to create and market a world-class Web site related to the Hispanic niche? This competition is searching for the most creative content and marketing ideas from students and professionals around the world. Contestants will create a Web site concept for the domain HireHispanic.com, including a comprehensive marketing plan to launch the new site, increase brand awareness and develop traffic. Are you up to the challenge? More Information on the Contest and How to Enter.

Diversity Job Fairs
February 28, 2006 - Miami, FL
March 2, 2006 - Houston, TX
March 2, 2006 - Uniondale, New York
All professionals, Alumni and graduating seniors are invited and encouraged to attend. Professional dress required for free admission. Bring plenty of resumes and be prepared for an interview. More Information and Locations.

TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Events
February 28, 2006, Hilton LAX - Los Angeles, CA
March 7 - 8, 2006, DC Convention Center - Washington, DC
Job fairs for professionals of all skill sets holding a current security clearance issued by the US Government or military.
More Information and Locations.

Visit LatPro's calendar for other upcoming events and conferences related to doing business in Hispanic and Latin American markets.

 
About LatPro.com
 
Since 1997, LatPro has become the worldwide leader in providing online employment resources for Hispanic and bilingual professionals. With over 275,000 members and 90 of the Fortune 100 companies using its service, LatPro is the largest diversity employment site in the U.S. and the most complete personal career advancement service for Latin professionals.

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