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Latin Career News - May 2007

Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 7:11pm.
Career, Employment and Diversity
 
Poll: Has your Hispanic Heritage Helped or Hindered Your Career?
Do you feel you've had more opportunities because of your cultural experience and language skills? Or do you think being Latino has closed doors to you? Tell us what you think!

Hiring Hispanic 'Switch Hitters' is Key to Business Growth in the Hispanic Market
Hispanics are now the largest minority in the United States. To successfully reach this market, companies must cultivate employees who relate to the unique needs and preferences of this demographic.

Farm Worker to Surgeon: Immigrant Lives Dream
Twenty years ago Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa hopped a border fence from Mexico into the United States and became a migrant farm worker. Today, he is a neurosurgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University, and a researcher who is looking for a breakthrough in the treatment of brain cancer.

Is Your Email Address Hurting Your Chances of Getting Interviewed?
When searching for a job, there is no such thing as an unimportant detail, and every aspect that you present to an employer should reflect a professional image. What is your email address saying about you?
 
U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News
 
Peru Air Force Finds Eight Survivors of Plane Crash
Peru's air force found eight survivors in the wreckage of a military plane that crashed in the country's northern jungle region with about 20 people aboard. The flight was carrying civilians between two remote jungle towns at the time of the crash.

Mexican paper closes amid threats
One of Mexico's leading regional newspapers, Cambio Sonora, says it is shutting down temporarily due to continuing attacks and threats from suspected drugs gangs.

Betancourt held 'chained by neck'
Former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt is forced to sleep chained by her neck as punishment for having tried to escape from her rebel captors five times, an escaped hostage told family members of the dual French-Colombian citizen.
 
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Getting a Green Card: Consular Processing vs. Adjustment of Status
Consular processing and adjustment of status are two methods of obtaining permanent resident status in the United States. Learn the pros and cons from our legal expert before making this important decision.

Advice from LatPro's Career Experts
Search for a job the smarter way with the help of informative articles from recruiting professionals covering resume writing, interviewing, networking, negotiating, and more.

Your Vote Counts in the Weddle's User's Choice Awards
Is LatPro one of your favorite job boards? Help LatPro win another WEDDLE's User's Choice Award by casting your online ballot for us in this year's poll! Vote Now.
 
Upcoming Events
 
78th Annual LULAC National Convention and Exposition
July 9, 2007 - July 14, 2007, Chicago, IL
 Speakers include Presidential candidates, elected officials, academic experts, and respected business and community leaders. Events include election of LULAC leadership, seminars and workshops featuring expert panelists.

National Association of Hispanic Nurses Conference 2007
July 17, 2007 - July 20, 2007, Industry, CA
Conference attendees will learn about regional and national research trends in Hispanic health policy, promotion, and prevention that impact nursing care, in addition to covering clinical issues related to common Hispanic health problems.

National Society for Hispanic Professionals' Diversity Job Fairs
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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