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Latin Career News - January 2007

Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 7:53pm.
Career, Employment and Diversity
 
Mastering the U.S. Job Interview: 10 Tips for Hispanic Professionals
What makes an employment interview in the United States different from one that might be conducted in Latin America? These tips from LatPro will help you avoid possible misconceptions and cultural pitfalls to get the job you want.

How the Immigration "SKIL Bill" Affects US Businesses and Tech Workers
LatPro's legal expert lets you in on the important provisions of this new bill, which include increasing quotas on H-1B visas, eliminating green card caps for certain advanced degree holders, and streamlined processing of employment-based green cards.

Law Firm Ties Diversity Goals to Compensation
Law firms always talk about the importance of diversity, but at Fenwick & West in Mountain View, Calif., the success or failure of diversity initiatives can actually be felt in partners' wallets.

What If All Your Senior Execs Left?
With retirement of the baby boomers, it is anticipated that around half of current senior executives will exit the workforce within the next five years. Smart companies are embracing diversity candidates to fill the talent vacuum.

Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged in December
December's unemployment rate experienced no change from the previous month, with the overall rate at 4.5 percent. Unemployment among Hispanics also held steady at 4.9 percent, according to US Labor Department figures.
 
U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News
 
Mexican Government Blasts Killing of Migrant
The Mexican government sent a diplomatic note to the United States protesting the fatal shooting of a Mexican immigrant by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Arizona, demanding that the U.S. conduct "an exhaustive investigation" and punish those responsible.

Incoming President Pledges Change in Ecuador
Rafael Correa, a leftist economist and friend of Venezuela's anti-U.S. leader, promises to bring rapid and radical political and economic changes as president.

Castro 'opted for risky surgery'
Cuban leader Fidel Castro's health has worsened after a risky surgery led to grave complications, a new report by a Spanish newspaper has said.
 
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LatPro News & Articles
 
LatPro.com and MAES Award Scholarship to Latina Electrical Engineering Student at the University of New Mexico
The first annual LatPro-MAES scholarship for Hispanic Students in Science and Engineering has been granted to Lillian Acosta, an immigrant from Mexico and first-generation college student.

Your Vote Counts in the Weddle's User's Choice Awards
Is LatPro one of your favorite job boards? Help us win another WEDDLE’s User’s Choice Award by casting your online ballot in this year's poll.

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.
 
Upcoming Events
 
National Society for Hispanic Professionals' Diversity Job Fairs
February 8, 2007 - Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX
March 22, 2007 - Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
May 17, 2007 - Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY
September 27, 2007 - Trinity College, Washington, DC
October 18, 2007 - Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
 You're invited to attend these career fairs 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 attire and bring plenty of resumes!

Visit LatPro's calendar for employment events, career fairs and conferences that are of interest to Hispanic professionals. Know of an event that should be listed? Submit an event here.
 
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