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LatPro Offers Expert Observations on Engineering Job Market

Syndicated columnist, Andrea Kay recently interviewed Rob Steward, LatPro’s Vice President of Sales, in order to share LatPro’s perspective on the Engineering Job Market with her readers. Steward’s expertise was featured in the article first published in The Shreveport Times titled At Work: Engineers remain in high demand in tough economy.

The article, which was first published in the November 7th p

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Added by LatPro Admin on November 7, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Career Ownership

" Feel the fear and do it anyway".
- Susan Jeffers

In a time of change it is important that we take ownership of our careers and the work we do.

The first place we must start with is with ourselves.

Do we have the courage to examine our strengths?
How we communicate and deal with others?
How we handle conflict?
How we deal with change?
How we listen to others?

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Added by LatPro Admin on November 6, 2008 at 1:07pm — No Comments

Latpro Contributes to SHRM Article on Memorable Jobseeker Tactics

The Society for Human Resource Management recently interviewed LatPro’s events manager, Ricardo Villalba as an expert source on memorable jobseeker tactics for the article Inventive Tactics on Upswing in Tight Job Market .

The article, featured on the website and in the society’s newsletter, exposes unique jobseeker tactics geared toward making a memorable impression with a potential employer. Villalba’s contribution focused on making a professional and positive impact wi

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Added by LatPro Admin on October 23, 2008 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Providing Value to Customers and Ourselves

Everyone in the workforce could benefit by assessing how they are providing value to their organization, their internal and external customers, and their shareholders. And something we could ask more frequently is "what value do we provide to ourself"?

Given today's economy it's important to review what we do and how we're doing it. Gone are the days of "job security." Decades ago, as long as you were a "good" worker you could pretty much be guaranteed a job until you chose to retire… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on October 23, 2008 at 12:12pm — No Comments

Developing Active Listening Skills

In their book For Your Improvement, Michael Lombardo and Robert Eichinger define listening as: "knowing what others have said and meant to say, and leaving people comfortable that they have had their say."

This does not necessarily mean you agree with what was said, but rather that you used the following basic… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on September 26, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Diversity Job Board LatPro.com Partners with HISPA to Empower Hispanic Role Models

Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, LatPro.com and Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement (HISPA) have launched HISPA.org, an enhanced Web site and online career center providing professional advancement opportunities for Hispanic role models.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – September 25, 2008 – HISPA, (www.HISPA.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Hispanic positive role models for youth in the United States, has par… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on September 25, 2008 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Dallas Hosts Diversity Job Fair for Hispanic and Bilingual Professionals

NSHP’s Nationwide Diversity Job Fair Series, sponsored by diversity job board LatPro.com, visits the Dallas Convention Center on October 23rd from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – September 23, 2008 -- The National Society for Hispanic Professionals (www.NSHP.org), in conjunction with diversity job board www.LatPro.com, will be returning to Dallas, TX with its diversity job fair series for multicult… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on September 23, 2008 at 10:24am — No Comments

Latpro's Success Cited in Wall Street Journal Article on Latino Leaders

The Wall Street Journal recently interviewed LatPro as an expert source on Latinos in professional leadership roles for it’s article Latinos get a leg up on the leadership ladder.

The article, featured in the Wall Street Journal’s September 16th, 2008 issue in a special diversity recruitment spread, examines the roles of Latinos in corporate and non-profit

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Added by LatPro Admin on September 19, 2008 at 5:48pm — No Comments

LatPro Expert Sheds Light on Diversity Recruitment for Ski Area Management

Ski Area Management recently interviewed LatPro as an expert source on professional Hispanic employment for its article A few good managers.

The article, featured in Ski Area Management’s July 2008 issue, discusses the challenges facing mountain resort recruiters as they try to place experienced professionals in resort management roles. It also expl

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Added by LatPro Admin on September 19, 2008 at 2:01pm — No Comments

13 ways to motivate and support your employees and co-workers

As leaders we not only have to have clearly defined vision and mission statements (and goals that can be acted on), but we also have the responsibility to help others build confidence and leadership abilities, increase knowledge and skills, inspire performance, and create an atmosphere of trust.

Tips for Motivating and Supporting your Employees and Co-workers

Adapte… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on August 25, 2008 at 4:50pm — No Comments

Career Fair Connects Multicultural New Yorkers with Diversity Jobs

The National Society for Hispanic Professionals returns to New York City’s Metropolitan Pavilion for an encore of its successful diversity job fair. The NSHP career event will take place on Thursday, September 4th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – August 11, 2008 –Following the tremendous turnout for April’s diversity job fair in New York City, the National Society for Hispanic Professionals and diversity job board LatPro.com are hosting a second NYC career event for… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on August 12, 2008 at 9:59am — No Comments

Employees "not convinced jobs are safe"

London's Jobsnewswire.com referenced LatPro's expert career advice for its article Employees 'not convinced jobs are safe'.

Employees 'not convinced jobs are safe'
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Ways to attain greater job security include making yourself visible, taking on extra duties and updating your skills, employment website Latpro.com advises.

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Added by LatPro Admin on August 11, 2008 at 1:13pm — No Comments

Diversity Job Fair Targets DC Area Multicultural Professionals

The National Society for Hispanic Professionals’ diversity job fair – a free event for jobseekers – returns to the Trinity Center at Trinity College on Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – July 29, 2008 – The National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP), in conjunction with diversity job board LatPro.com, will hold its second diversity career fair in Washington, D.C. on August 21, 2008. This unique career event, designed specifically for b… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on July 29, 2008 at 10:21am — No Comments

Leadership Tip: Improve your Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking is an approach to decision-making that enables you to come up with the best possible solution with the resources you have available to you. Some consider critical thinking to be essential only during emergency situations, but that is not the case. Good leaders use this skill daily.

Why is critical thinking so important in today's workplace?

Most organizations have a dynamic, high-volume environment. In any given day, a variety of problems will arise. It

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Added by LatPro Admin on July 21, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Language groups get support in jobs search: article features LatPro advice

LatPro was recently interviewed by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as an expert source on professional Hispanic employment for its article Language Groups Get Support in Jobs Search.

The article, which appeared in the Sunday paper, is also featured on the ajcjobs.com website. The piece addresses special challenges that non-English speakers face when seeking employ

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Added by LatPro Admin on July 7, 2008 at 12:16pm — No Comments

The quest for diverse doctors, lawyers and accountants: LatPro comments on professional diversity in the Daily Report

The Daily Report recently turned to LatPro as an expert source on professional Hispanic employment for its article The Professions’ Challenge.

The article which addresses the “glass ceiling” that diverse lawyers, doctors, and accountants are struggling to overcome, was featured in Georgia's leading source for legal news and information.

While professional

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Added by LatPro Admin on June 23, 2008 at 4:29pm — No Comments

Corporate Profiles in Diversity: Osram Sylvania

OSRAM SYLVANIA has been designing and manufacturing innovative lighting products for over 100 years. Throughout its rich history, the company has adapted to changing times, markets and customers, and this is also reflected i

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Added by LatPro Admin on June 17, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Interview Series Explores Diversity Recruiting at Top Corporations

IBM, Newell Rubbermaid and Cox Communications begin LatPro.com’s discussion of diversity recruiting innovations and challenges with HR leaders.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – June 9, 2008 – Diversity recruiting insiders from top corporations are sharing their strategies and best practices for recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. In a new series of articles for LatPro.com, human resource executives from Fortune 500 companies provide valuable insight into diversity in corporate Amer… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on June 9, 2008 at 2:09am — No Comments

LatPro is heard from "Coast to Coast" on national television broadcast

On May 19, 2008, LatPro's Sandra Bavasso was a panelist on the TV program "Dialogo de costa a costa" ("Dialogue from coast to coast"), discussing how foreign professionals can validate their degrees and professional certifications in the United States.
Also appearing on the program were Carolina Pulido from the National Society for Hispanic Professionals and La… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on May 29, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

10 Tips For Becoming A Better Leader

We usually know our strengths and recognize our weaknesses. By identifying areas of improvement and by writing them down and adding them to our development plan, we stand a much greater chance of success.

Sometimes it's not easy to admit our areas of weakness, and harder yet to document and track our progress. In order to make progress we first must "own" the gap and be open and willing to grow in that area and accept suggestions for improvement!

These 10 tips provide a simple w

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Added by LatPro Admin on May 28, 2008 at 3:39am — No Comments

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