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Latin Career News - October 2007

Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 6:23pm.
Career, Employment and Diversity
 
Virtual Interview Questions Can Be THE Most Important Part of Your Job Application
You may have noticed that some employers ask applicants to complete "Virtual Interview Questions" when responding to a job listing. Learn why your answers to these questions can be more important than your resume.

LatPro Poll: Hispanic or Latino?
For some, it's a crucial distinction; for others, both terms miss the mark. We want to know what you think: what term do you prefer to describe your heritage?

U.S. firms fear Europe will snap up foreign tech workers
A new European Union proposal aimed at fast-tracking the immigration process for "highly skilled" workers is making some U.S. tech companies nervous, concerned that if Congress doesn't act fast to increase the cap on H-1B visas foreign, talent will be lost to the EU.

Recent grads are tech-savvy, but fewer choose IT careers
When it comes to considering a career in technology, Generation Y is more jaded than generations past. The number of freshmen pursuing a computer science track has fallen by 70% since 2000, according to the Computing Research Association.

Primetime TV shows growth in Latino hiring, but still lacks diversity
The latest study from the Multi-Ethnic Media Coalition found "incremental progress" when it came to showcasing Latinos in front of and behind the camera, but other minorities made fewer advances.

 
Hispanic Scholarships
 
Win an MBA Scholarship
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.
More Details & Application Instructions

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
 
Kirchner claims Argentine Presidency
Argentine first lady Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner claimed victory in her bid to succeed her husband and become the country's first female president. Now comes the hard part.

Students protest constitutional changes in Venezuela
Thousands of university students scuffled with police and government supporters while protesting against constitutional reforms that would let President Hugo Chavez run for re-election indefinitely.

MercadoLibre aims to be the eBay of Latin America
With a rapidly growing online population and large number of remote villages without major shopping centers, Latin America is an unprecedented opportunity for the eBay-like e-commerce. Since going public in August, its stock price has shot up 148%.
 
LatPro News & Resources
 
Hispanic Marketing Q&A: Leveraging Spanish Bilingual Employees to Reach the Latino Home Buying Market
A North Carolina real estate company wants to gain a competitive advantage by targeting the growing Hispanic market. Expert Juan Tornoe shares his tips on how to make their outreach efforts most effective.

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.

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.

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.
 
Upcoming Events
 
ALPFA NY Finance & Investment Banking Summit
November 8, 2007, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ritz Carlton New York, Battery Park, New York, NY
 The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) is bringing together over 300 Latino professionals and a panel of experts to discuss the current market volatility from diverse viewpoints, covering issues ranging from the perceived volatility of the Latin American market to the impact of the sub-prime mortgage crisis.

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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