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Latin Career News - November 2005

Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/09/2005 - 8:59pm.

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Hottest big metros for jobs
Learn why Las Vegas and Phoenix are the hottest job markets in the nation, according to the latest rankings from bizjournals and American City Business Journals.

Hottest small cities for jobs
Looking for opportunities in a small-city setting? Analysts say the best job markets are located in Florida and Western states such as Idaho and Utah.

Top 40 Companies for Hispanics 2005
Hispanic Business Magazine's choices for the top companies, based on an in-depth analysis of 30 criteria determining how companies reach Hispanics in recruitment, promotion, retention, procurement, community support, and consumer marketing.

New Orleans businesses desperate for workers
Two months after Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of New Orleans businesses are ready to resume normal operations, but it's not storm damage that stands in their way. From doctors and nurses to cooks and waiters, businesses in New Orleans are desperately seeking employees, often at increased wages.

Energy costs aren't bad news for everyone
Plenty of firms, both small and large, are cashing in on the cost of energy and hiring extra workers to help keep up with increased demand.

Cellphone industry's best customers speak Spanish
From new immigrants to affluent Latin Americans who have been in the U.S. for decades, telecommunications companies are rushing to capture the market of 40 million U.S. Hispanics.

Experts: Latin America Bird Flu Import Bans Illogical
Experts say it's wise for governments to prepare for a potential worldwide flu outbreak that could arise, but claim import bans are unnecessary, raise cross-border political tensions and hurt commerce.

$1 billion to clean up Guatemala after hurricane
Flooding and mudslides fueled by Hurricane Stan in early October caused almost one billion dollars in damage in Guatemala, according to a report by the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America.

Mexico: 'Case closed' with Venezuela
President Vicente Fox's office says it will no longer get involved in the diplomatic flap between Mexico and Venezuela that prompted both countries to withdraw their ambassadors.

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Getting a Job in Pharmaceutical Sales
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Latin American Association Entry Level Job Fair
November 19, 2005, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Atlanta, GA
This exciting event attracts upwards of 25 employers from companies and organizations seeking to diversify their workforce and more than 600 Latino job seekers. More Information.

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