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Latin Career News - June 2007

Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 7:03pm.
Career, Employment and Diversity
 
Should Employers Give Hiring Preference to Hispanic Job Candidates?
Employers seek out Hispanic employees for a variety of reasons, but should Latino job candidates be hired because of diversity requirements? Here's what Hispanic marketing expert and commentator Juan Guillermo Tornoe has to say.

Poll: How Do You Feel About Preferential Hiring?
Should companies have hiring policies that give preference to minority candidates? Are these policies necessary to help minorities compete or should they be stopped?

Job Interview Questions for Hispanic Jobseekers: What to Ask Potential Employers about Diversity
A good interview is a two-way conversation, and you should take advantage of this opportunity to find out more about a company, including its commitment to diversity. Learn what to ask potential employers so you can benefit from joining a company that fosters the career development of its Hispanic and minority employees.

Ask the Recruiter: Why aren't more employers viewing my resume?
If recruiters aren't viewing your resume as often as you'd like, the problem could be your Public Resume Title. Learn how to create a title that will set you apart from other candidates and attract interest from employers.

Behavioral Interviews: Success Strategies for Hispanic and Bilingual Job Seekers
Behavior-based interviews delve into how you handled real career situations in the past. Learn what employers want to hear and how you can use your Hispanic background to your advantage in this type of interview.

James Root Ask the Immigration Expert
Attorney James Root is here to answer your questions about employment-based immigration to the United States. Submit your U.S. immigration question and he will answer one lucky reader's question every month!
 
U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News
 
Glacial lake disappears in southern Chile
A five-acre glacial lake in Chile's southern Andes has disappeared — and scientists want to know why. Park rangers at Bernardo O'Higgins National Park said they found a 100-feet-deep crater in late May where the lake had been in March.

Venezuelan TV chief eyes job offers in Mexico
The head of an opposition-aligned Venezuelan television station that was forced off the air by that nation's government said he has received offers to co-produce and transmit programming from Mexico.

'Most polluted' town sees ray of hope
After a decade of complaints about persistent headaches and sick children in the Dominican Republic town of Haina, the company whose former battery recycling plant is blamed for dangerously high lead levels plans new studies on how to clean up the mess.
 
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Search for a job the smarter way with the help of informative articles from recruiting professionals covering resume writing, interviewing, networking, negotiating, and more.

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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!

More Upcoming Events
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