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Latin Career News - March 2008


March 2008

Career, Employment and Diversity
 

Recession Fears and Your Career: Increasing your Job Security and Surviving Layoffs
Faced with a sluggish employment market and other slumping economic indicators, many workers are concerned about the possibility of being laid off. Here's what you should be doing now to boost your job security and improve your marketability.


How Does a Multicultural Workforce Affect Teamwork and Communication in Large Companies?
Most communication and teamwork challenges arise from cultural preferences that influence our approach to work. Learn how to overcome the negative impact these differences can have on multicultural teams.


U.S. Teaching Certification for Foreign-Educated Teachers
Navigating through the rules and regulations for teacher certification in the U.S. can be a confusing process for foreign educators. Our quick guide and online resource list gives you information on teacher certification requirements in each state.


Poll: What work perk would you like the most?
In addition to the standard benefits package, many employers are offering creative perks to attract top talent. From free food to flexible schedules, what perk would you most like to have from your employer?

 
Hispanic Scholarships
 
Scholarships for Hispanic Students
Review current scholarships for Hispanic/Latino students in a variety of fields, including a growing list of LatPro-sponsored educational awards.
 
Hispanic College Fund Scholarships
The Hispanic College Fund provides talented Hispanic students with mentors, resources, and scholarships as it seeks to develop the next generation of Hispanic professionals.
 
U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News
 
Vigilantes Take Over Rio de Janeiro Shanty Towns
A growing number Brazilian shanty towns or favelas, home to more than a million of Brazil’s poor, are being taken over by vigilante-style militias that claim to offer protection from resident drug gangs — for a price.


Are Microwaves the Start of a Cuban Revolution?
About 3,000 Cuban households were given microwaves as part of a pilot program that has now given some Cubans hope that new President Raul Castro will eliminate existing bans that prohibit Cubans from buying many consumer goods.


Puerto Rico Governor Charged in Campaign Finance Case
Puerto Rico Governor Anibal Acevedo Vila has been indicted by a U.S. grand jury on charges of wire fraud, tax crimes, lying to the Federal Election Commission and raising unreported funds for his 2004 campaign for governor.
 
LatPro News & Resources
 
Get a Custom LatPro Jobs Widget for your Blog
You can now have a LatPro job search box or current job listings displayed right on your Web Site or Blog. Just make a few decisions about how you want your box to look, then cut-and-paste the generated code into your own site.


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


Immigration Assistance
These articles and helpful resources from LatPro's legal experts cut through the confusion and explain the ever-changing rules and newest regulations of the INS.
 
Upcoming Events
 

Hispanic Business & Career Expo - Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
April 2, 2008 - Gwinnett Center, Duluth, Georgia
At the Hispanic Business & Career Expo, job seekers will be able obtain information on employment opportunities at participating companies, and businesses will have the chance to showcase their products and services to other businesses and consumers.


MAES National Leadership Conference
April 3 - 5, 2008 - DFW Airport Marriott South, Fort Worth, Texas
The MAES National Leadership Conference is an intensive program of leadership training that prepares attendees to become world-class leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and within their communities.


New York City Bilingual Professional Job Fair
April 24, 2008, 10 am - 3 pm - Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY
The National Society for Hispanic Professionals returns to the Big Apple for the third event in its Bilingual Professional Job Fair series. Come and take advantage of this excellent opportunity to meet with top employers seeking diverse bilingual professional job candidates.


More Upcoming Events
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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