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Latin Career News - May 2005

Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/09/2005 - 9:16pm.

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U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News

Hispanic Healthcare Workers in Demand
The surging population of U.S. Hispanics is creating an increased demand for Hispanic healthcare professionals including nurses and doctors as well as administrative, executive and emergency personnel.

Rights group: Amazon Indian tribe threatened
An Amazon Indian tribe isolated from modern Brazil by hundreds of miles of rain forest faces annihilation by loggers if nothing is done to protect them, warns an Indian rights group.

Group seeks to steer Hispanic grads into MBA programs
The opportunity to obtain an MBA degree, an important educational opportunity for business success, is often out of reach for many Hispanics. The National Society of Hispanic Masters in Business Administration (NSHMBA) wants to help change that.

Latino challenger is new LA mayor
With the election of Antonio Villaraigosa, the son of a Mexican immigrant, Los Angeles will have its first Hispanic mayor since the pioneer days of the 19th Century.

Cingular dials in on Hispanic customers
The cell phone giant doesn't simply target the Hispanic market, its executive suite is also representative of its increasingly Hispanic customer base.

White males overwhelming on corporate boards
U.S. corporate boards severely lack diversity, and companies "recycle" Hispanic and African-American directors, hiring them on multiple boards, a new study shows.

Mexican Opposition Parties Pledge to Override Fox Budget Veto
Mexican legislators from opposition parties say they have enough votes to override any veto by President Vicente Fox and protect an increase in spending in the 2005 budget.

Trade deal divides Hispanic groups
Hispanic lawmakers and special interest groups are divided over CAFTA, the Central American Free Trade Agreement, now facing a tough test in Congress.

Recommended Reading

101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions
by Ron Fry

Surprisingly, the majority of job seekers do very little advance preparation for interviews. Rather than presenting a collection of "one size fits all" answers, this book guides you through the most common types of questions that interviewers may ask, providing examples of positive and negative responses and advice on crafting your own job-winning answers.

Upcoming Events

Diversity Job Fair
May 26, 2005, 10 am - 3 pm, Sheraton Mart Plaza Hotel (Formerly Radisson), Miami, FL
All professionals, Alumni and graduating seniors are invited and encouraged to attend. Professional dress required for free admission. Bring plenty of resumes and be prepared for an interview. More Information.

TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Event
June 7, 2005, 10 am - 4 PM, BWI Marriott, Baltimore, MD
Job fair for professionals of all skill sets holding a current security clearance issued by the US Government or military.
More Information and Locations.

6th Annual US Hispanic Market Boom
June 13 - 14, 2005, Hyatt Regency Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Discover new ways to acquire, retain and cultivate strong relationships with US Hispanic audiences at this two-day event. More Information.

Visit LatPro's calendar for other upcoming events and conferences related to doing business in Hispanic and Latin American markets.

LatPro News & Articles

LatPro Welcomes:
The Latin American and Hispanic Business Association, University of California, Berkeley
The Latin American and Hispanics Business Association (LAHBA) unites all the MBA students coming from Latin America and the US Hispanic community. The main goal of LAHBA is to increase the awareness of the region among the Berkeley MBA class, spreading the culture, knowledge and costumes of the people of this region.

Ace your Interview
Tips on how to handle difficult interview questions, plus winning strategies for getting the interviewer to visualize you in the job.

Immigration Update
Our legal experts, attorneys Teressa A. Dickman and Carl Shusterman, cut through the confusion and explain the ever-changing rules and newest regulations of the INS.

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