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Latin Career News - December 2007

December 2007
Season's Greetings & Happy New Year from LatPro!

Career, Employment and Diversity
 

How to Select Keywords that Attract Employers and Get Your Resume Read
Do you know how to use the principles of keyword optimization to help recruiters and employers find your resume online? If not, your job search is probably suffering. Here are our top ten recommendations for using keywords to your advantage!


Poll: Premium Pay for Language Skills?
As a bilingual professional, do you expect to be paid a higher salary than single-language workers employed in the same position? Share your opinion in our poll.


Workplace Diversity and its Legal Implications
Established and emerging businesses have been implementing diversity programs at an increasingly rapid pace, but there are significant downsides to diversity programs that are hurriedly implemented without careful oversight.


Beware of the Professional Hispanic
In this Advertising Age blog post, Alberto J. Ferrer warns employers not to confuse talented Hispanic Professionals with "Professional Hispanics" -- individuals who coast on their ethnicity rather than using their experience and expertise to advance their careers.

 
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.
 
U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News
 
Venezuela to Pick up Columbian Hostages
Venezuela says it will send aircraft to Colombia to collect three hostages set to be released by FARC rebels.


Reporting the unknown in Brazil
BBC reporter Sue Branford remembers what it was like to be a journalist in South America in the 1970s, when many countries were run by hard-line military governments.


Former Peruvian President Convicted of Abuse of Power
Former President Alberto Fujimori, who ruled Peru from 1990 to 2000 before fleeing to Japan as his government collapsed, has been convicted of abuse of power and sentenced to six years in prison.


Ecuador to Drill for Oil in National Park Unless World Pays Up
Ecuador’s oil minister says his country will open bidding for a major oil project in a jungle nature reserve in June 2008 unless the nation receives international funding to abandon the proposal.
 
LatPro News & Resources
 
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.


Last Chance! Vote for LatPro in Weddle's User's Choice Awards
Is LatPro one of your favorite job boards? Help us win our third WEDDLE’s User’s Choice Award by casting your online ballot now!
 
Upcoming Events
 
14th Annual Marketing to U.S. Hispanics & Latin America Conference
January 27 - 29, 2008 - The Westin Colonnade, Coral Gables, Florida
The 14th Annual Marketing to U.S. Hispanics & Latin America Conference is a unique opportunity to learn about the latest developments in marketing to U.S. Hispanics and Latin America and engage in valuable networking and business development opportunities.


National Hispanic Leadership Conference
February 13 - 17, 2008 - Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, Illinois
The U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute conference trains Hispanic leaders and provides opportunities for advanced leadership skills development.


Houston Bilingual Professional Job Fair
February 28, 2008 - Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas
Join NSHP on February 28, 2008 for the NSHP Houston Bilingual Professional Job Fair. This is your opportunity to meet with top quality employers seeking diversity in bilingual, professional candidates like you!


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.
 
About LatPro.com
 
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