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Latin Career News - March 2006

Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 8:42pm.
U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News
 
C'mon, get happy. Seriously, it pays
Psychologists now believe that happiness may actually boost your chances for professional and financial success. Evidence suggests that your level of happiness can actually create success, which bolsters your happiness in a positive domino effect.

An Interview with Diana Johnson of Texas Instruments
The National Society of Hispanic Professionals spoke with Texas Instruments' "Manager of World Exploration in Search of Great Talent" about the value of a diverse workforce and the challenges of recruiting minority candidates in the technical arena.

Five careers: Big Demand, Big Pay
Specialists at a national staffing and recruiting firm share the career fields that allow job-hunting workers to sit in the driver's seat when it comes to negotiating better pay.

On-The-Job Video Gaming
The military has used video games as a training tool since the 1980s. Now the practice is catching on with companies who are betting that interactive training tools will interest young, media-savvy employees while saving corporate cash.

Debate Over Covering 'Hispanic America' Continues
Do newsrooms have to increase the representation of Hispanic reporters in order to effectively cover emerging Hispanic communities? Read the original article that sparked the debate and David Paulin's response arguing that the solution is not to have only Hispanics cover Hispanics.

Growth of Hispanic-Owned Businesses Triples the National Average
The number of Hispanic-owned businesses grew 31 percent between 1997 and 2002 — three times the national average for all businesses — according to the newest Survey of Business Owners: Hispanic-Owned Firms: 2002, released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Trade protests crippling Ecuador
Ecuador struggled to contain growing protests by Indians demanding the government abandon U.S. free-trade talks. Protesters blocked roads with burning tires and rubble in nine central provinces, crippling the nation's economy.

Maxims in Need of a Makeover
What if some of the business world's most dearly held management cliches are wrong? Two management professors at Stanford University claim just that, saying that many business leaders are making decisions based on vague hunches and unproved axioms rather than facts.

Court denies Puerto Rico US vote
The US Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to give residents of the territory of Puerto Rico the right to vote in US presidential elections.
 
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The Home Depot

The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer and the second largest retailer in the United States. The Home Depot employs over 350,000 associates and has over 2,000 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, nine Canadian provinces, and Mexico. The Home Depot is committed to creating a diverse work environment where all associates are included, respected and supported to do their best work.

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Upcoming Events
 

Diversity Job Fairs
March 30, 2006 - Dallas/Irving, TX
All professionals, Alumni and graduating seniors are invited and encouraged to attend. Professional dress required for free admission. Bring copies of your resume and be prepared for an interview. More Information and Locations.

National Society for Hispanic Professionals Career Fair
June 15, 2006 - Cobb Galleria Center, Atlanta, GA
You're invited to attend a career fair designed for Hispanic and bilingual professional job seekers. You'll be meeting with top employers specifically interested in your multicultural and/or language skills, so please dress in professional or business casual attire and bring plenty of resumes!
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