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Hispanic Recruiter Review - August 2007

Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 9:58pm.
Employment and Diversity
 
Passing on a Position Due to Company's Diversity Policy?
A Latino professional with Fortune 500 experience wonders if he should pass on a position with a company because it doesn't place a strong emphasis on diversity.

The U.S. Job Interview and Hispanic Professionals
When interviewing jobseekers of Hispanic heritage or candidates from Latin America, you may encounter a variety of cultural differences that can impact your perceptions. Two employment experts share valuable advice for successful cross-cultural interviews.

Naturalization Fee Increase Puts the Dream of Citizenship Beyond the Reach of Many
Attorney James Root takes issue with a fee increase to file an application for U.S. citizenship (Form N-400).

Financial services target growing Hispanic population
Once largely ignored by U.S. insurance companies, foreign-born workers are now viewed as a red-hot growth market. Insurers have begun tailoring insurance programs, realizing that immigrants often become loyal customers.

Hispanic Board Wants Diversity Recruiter for Lee County, Florida
The Lee County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board is asking the County Commission to hire a diversity officer, whose main goal would be to employ more minorities, especially in upper management.

Hiring Slows; Unemployment Edges Up in July
The nation's jobless rate inched up to 4.6 percent in July, with the unemployment rate for Hispanics increasing slightly from 5.7 to 5.9 percent from June figures.

Juan Tornoe Ask the Expert: Want to know the best way to attract Spanish-speaking employees? Need help effectively reaching the expanding Hispanic market? Submit your question to Juan Guillermo Tornoe, and he will answer one lucky reader's question every month!
 
Win an MBA Scholarship!
 
The Latin Trade MBA Challenge
What would an MBA do for your career? Latin Trade, the leading business magazine for Latin America, is offering a full-tuition grant to the Rollins College Crummer School of Business in the United States.
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Hispanic Business & Latino Leaders
 
Alaska Airlines Increases Hispanic Marketing Efforts
Alaska Airlines said it's increasing its marketing effort to Hispanic audiences and hiring more bilingual reservations agents to serve Spanish-speaking customers.

Executives on the Move

  • Lauren Michaels has been named publisher of Latina magazine, effective August 16. A 25-year publishing veteran, Michaels most recently served as group advertising director of Vogue.


  • Sandra Zuluaga has been promoted to vice president of RL Public Relations + Marketing (RLPR) for its New York office where she will develop and execute Hispanic public relations campaigns.
 
Latin America News
 
'Stolen' Guatemala children found
Forty-six children in Guatemala, believed to have been taken from their parents for illegal adoption abroad have been rescued, officials say.

Voice recognition technology led to drug suspect's arrest
A reputed leader of Colombia's biggest drug cartel, his features radically altered by plastic surgery, was identified by Brazilian and American anti-drug agents using advanced voice recognition technology.

Fireworks Mark Castro's 81st Birthday, but Fidel Absent
Fireworks exploded over Havana Bay as Fidel Castro spent his second consecutive birthday convalescing at an unknown location.
 
LatPro News
 
When seeking a diverse workplace, this site is the place to go
The South Florida Business Journal covered the launch of LatPro's newest venture, DiversityJobs.com, a Web site that helps job candidates from all minority groups find work with diversity-conscious companies.

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.

Who are LatPro's Candidates?
You can see for yourself with this demographic profile of our current candidates. Updated daily, information includes top candidate job functions, industries, locations, educational attainment levels, and the total number of registered jobseekers.
 
Recruiting Calendar
 
National Society for Hispanic Professionals' Diversity Job Fairs
September 27, 2007 - Trinity College, Washington, DC
October 18, 2007 - Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Companies with a commitment to diversity will gain access to NSHP's nationwide membership of over 12,000 bilingual and Hispanic professionals. Other prominent Hispanic organizations will also be encouraging their members to attend these recruiting 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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