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Corporate Profiles in Diversity: Sodexo

Sodexo is the leading provider of food and facilities management in the US and Canada. Sodexo offers innovative outsourcing solutions in food service, housekeeping, grounds keeping, plant operations and maintenance, asset and materials management, and lau

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Added by Career Expert on September 30, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Corporate Profiles in Diversity: GE

The General Electric Company (GE) is a diversified technology, media and financial services company with products and services including aircraft engines, power generation, water processing, security technology, medical imaging, business and consumer financing and media content. GE se

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Added by Career Expert on September 12, 2008 at 11:03am — No Comments

The Top 10 Highest Paid CEOs in the United States

The Associated Press has released its annual list of the highest-paid chief executive officers in the United States. The AP's calculation of total pay figures are based on a compensation formula which includes salary, perks, bonuses, above-market returns on deferred compensation, and company estimates for the value of stock options and stock awards granted.

According to the AP rankings, the highest-paid CEOs are:

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Added by Career Expert on August 22, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Corporate Profiles in Diversity: KPMG

The audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International’s member firms have 123,000 professionals, including more than 7,100 partners, in 145 countries. Joe M

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Added by Career Expert on August 7, 2008 at 2:27pm — No Comments

Corporate Profiles in Diversity: Newell Rubbermaid

Newell Rubbermaid, an international marketer of consumer and commercial products, employs a global workforce of approximately 30,000. Leading the Fortune 500 company's worldwide recruiting efforts is Mike Rickheim, Vic

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Added by Career Expert on May 9, 2008 at 1:02am — No Comments

Top 10 US industries with the largest wage and salary employment growth

The ten industries with the largest projected wage and salary employment growth from 2006 to 2016 are led by consulting services, employment services and healthcare.

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Added by Career Expert on May 8, 2008 at 11:04pm — No Comments

When Communicating your Value to Management, Metrics Matter

By Mesia Quartano for LatPro.com

Whether you call it a recession or a downturn, the current U.S. economic slowdown and resulting employee layoffs have left many workers searching for ways to increase their job security . While professionals with value-added skills such as cross-cultural experience or knowledge of multiple languages often have an employment advantage, these abilities alone may not be enough to surv… Continue

Added by Career Expert on April 29, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Corporate Profiles in Diversity: Cox Communications

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Added by Career Expert on April 19, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Recession Fears and Your Career: Increasing your Job Security and Surviving Layoffs

By Mesia Quartano for LatPro.com

Is Your Job in Danger?

Faced with the lowest U.S. consumer confidence level in 5 years, a sluggish employment market and other slumping economic indicators, many workers are concerned about the possibility of being laid off.

As recession news dominates the headlines, it’s only natural to feel uneasy about your own job security. The good news for Hispanic and bilingual candidates is that your cultural knowledge,

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Added by Career Expert on March 27, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Teaching in the U.S. - Teacher Certification for Foreign-Educated Teachers

Navigating through the rules, regulations and requirements for teacher certification can be a difficult and challenging process for teachers who received their training outside U.S. borders, but it could pay off, as a shortage of educators in key subjects and geographic locations has increased demand for qualified teachers in the United States.

It is important to note that any non-U.S. citizen who wishes to teach in the United States must first obtain a visa from the U.S. embassy in

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Added by Career Expert on March 26, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Corporate Profiles in Diversity: IBM

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Added by Career Expert on February 21, 2008 at 1:11pm — No Comments

Marketing your Hispanic Heritage to Employers: Your “Get Hired” Marketing Plan

By Mesia Quartano and Barb Freda

You have a great education, solid work history and you’re bilingual to boot, but landing a job isn’t only about your skills and experience. You also have to know how to successfully market yourself to employers.

A job search is much more than simply “finding a job.” It is actually an integrated marketing campaign – an action plan for targeting the right employers with the right message, creating a positive perceived value of

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Added by Career Expert on February 20, 2008 at 2:00am — No Comments

The Four Keys to Success: Become a Star Employee and Excel in any Field

What if you could guarantee career advancement, promotions, more money and respect from your professional peers? What if you knew the "secret" to success?

While there aren't any mystical secrets about how to tap into the power of the universe to achieve success, there are four fundamental characteristics shared by all top performers that you can adopt and put into practice in your own professional life.

These straightforward, yet powerful, principles can help any profe… Continue

Added by Career Expert on January 28, 2008 at 3:00am — No Comments

The 5 Characteristics of Highly Successful Job Postings - Tips for Effective Online Recruiting

By Mesia Quartano for LatPro.com

Over the last decade, online job boards have emerged as the most efficient and cost-effective recruiting method for reaching qualified professional candidates, and niche job boards have exploded in popularity as employers and jobseekers alike find that they provide an even more streamlined approach to the job search process.

Niche boards allow companies to connect with candidates who have particular skills, experience or backgrounds,… Continue

Added by Career Expert on January 22, 2008 at 2:22pm — No Comments

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 on job sites like LatPro? If not, your online job search is probably suffering.

Think about how you find information online: you enter keywords into a search engine and let it narrow down the choices for you, with the results most closely matching you

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Added by Career Expert on December 26, 2007 at 3:00am — No Comments

Finding the Right Mentor: What Hispanic Professionals Need to Know

By Barb Freda and Mesia Quartano for LatPro.com

Get a mentor. You’ve probably heard this career advice more than once. Unfortunately, many professionals know they should “get a mentor” but few know how to go about finding one… or just what to expect out of the mentoring process.

First Things First: What is a Mentor?

A mentoring relationship is much more than just networking. A mentor is a role model who guides you as you move through different phases

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Added by Career Expert on November 6, 2007 at 3:00am — No Comments

Get the Jump on Your Competition with Email Job Notification Services

Time is of the Essence. He Who Hesitates is Lost. The Early Bird Gets the Worm. These English dichos are true in many areas of life, especially where career matters are concerned.

Competition always exists for good jobs, so when you see an open position that sparks your interest, it’s smart to send your application as soon as possible. Procrastinating – even just a day or two – could mean the difference between getting a shot at a plum position or missing a great opportunity.… Continue

Added by Career Expert on September 2, 2007 at 1:00am — No Comments

The Importance of Hispanic Representation in Human Resources

By Rob Steward and Mesia Quartano for LatPro.com

Having Hispanics in human resources leadership roles has become increasingly important in corporate America over the past decade or more. As the Hispanic population continues to grow in the US, human resources functions including recruitment, diversity, compensation, benefits, training and payr

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Added by Career Expert on August 20, 2007 at 1:00am — No Comments

Job Interview Questions for Hispanic Jobseekers: What to Ask Potential Employers about Diversity

By Rob Steward and Mesia Quartano for LatPro.com

Most job candidates agonize over how they will respond to the questions they'll be asked in a job interview. They anticipate, prepare and practice their answers.

Of course a large portion of any employment interview involves answering questions from your potential employer, but that's only part of the picture. You should also be interviewing the employer to d… Continue

Added by Career Expert on June 11, 2007 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

Job Fair Tips for Recruiters: Exhibiting to Attract Top Hispanic Employees

By Rob Steward and Mesia Quartano for LatPro.com

Plenty of advice is available for job seekers who choose to visit career fairs as part of their employment search, but what about the recruiters who attend these events hoping to find fresh talent, especially Hispanic and bilingual professional talent?

While most job fair tips focus on helping candidates make a positive impression, it’s just as important for recruiters to convey a professional image. After all, they ar

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Added by Career Expert on May 15, 2007 at 12:00pm — No Comments

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