If you spend all of your time at work daydreaming about leaving for greener pastures, it might be time for a career change. A widely reported figure places the number of career changes for the average employee at seven. This figure might be something of an urban legend, since the Bureau of Labor Statistics has no way of tracking career changes, but the average Millennial is currently only staying at any given job for an average of 4.4 years.
If you’re itching for a change of scenery, it’s good
It's a deeply-rooted coming of age celebration that has reached across borders and is quickly becoming big business in the states. San Diego 6's Laura Cavanaugh reports on the cultural significance and the booming industry of Quinceañeras.
With the cascading gown, tiara, church mass and an honor court in tuxedos, one would think this elaborate affair was a wedding, but Bianca Hernandez is celebrating her 15th birthday, or her quinceañera.
"Having a quince to me is really special," says Hernande
The woman-owned business market in Florida continues to grow, as the Sunshine State ranks No. 3 for having the most Latina-owned businesses.
According to the 2014 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, 2014 is expected to see the number of Latina-owned businesses in Florida grow to 144,600 — an increase of 8,700 from 2013’s report that recorded 135,900 Latina-owned businesses.
Ahead of Florida was Texas, with an estimated growth for Latina-owned businesses at 190,000, and at the top was Califo
Unless you’ve recently retired, won the lottery or were elected President of the United States, chances are you’re looking to keep your career progression on track with increased responsibility and increased salary. Face it -- no one wants to be the assistant forever.
So how exactly do you go about making the leap into a more lucrative position? Here are some tips to help you land that higher paying job.
Network Strategically
“It’s not so much about your resume anymore, but the people you know
Understanding certain characteristics of America's fast-growing Hispanic population, such as as their high use of mobile computing devices, reluctance to share information and a need for better education about health insurance exchanges, can help providers and insurers better attract a community with substantial purchasing power, a PricewaterhouseCoopers study contends. The study, which included surveys of 500 Hispanics and 500 non-Hispanics, offers insights and strategies. READ MORE
President Obama has been playing musical chairs with his Cabinet.
At the White House on Friday, Obama announced that he's chosen Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan to be his new budget director. Donovan would replace Sylvia Mathews Burwell, who's taking over the Department of Health and Human Services.
That leaves a vacancy atop the housing department, which the president plans to fill with an outsider: Julian Castro, the mayor of San Antonio and a rising star in the Democrat
Nicole Suárez, Anchor, Hoy Noticias Mundo Fox 13
Nicole Suárez is a Chicago native of Colombian roots who holds a deep commitment to representing the voices and lived experiences of her fellow Latinos in the United States. Nicole first gained international recognition in the Spanish-language market through her participation in Univision's highly-rated reality program, Nuestra Belleza Latina. During this competition, she won all of the journalism-related challenges and in the process discovered
Recent grads with shiny new degrees. Mid-career professionals vying for new (or better) jobs. Retirees looking for a supplemental income. The value of professional networking is rarely outgrown — or overstated. Sure, everyone is on LinkedIn these days, but there’s a big difference between knowing the perks of networking and knowing how to network effectively. Hint: Setting up an online profile and halfheartedly touching base with connections now and again probably won’t cut it. Here’s a look at
The Millennial Latina in America is living a double life. Also almost as many Latina Millennials attend college as non-Hispanic whites (NHW). And many are the first to go to college in their families.
Stephen Palacios, executive director, head of intercultural practice at global marketing firm Added Value, which helped execute the recent People en Español’s Hispanic Opinion Tracker Study, says while about 60% of the Latino Baby Boomer generation was foreign born, nearly the same percentage of M
CHICAGO-- (May 14, 2014) – Fifth Third Bank honra a líderes de nuestra comunidad durante un año reconociéndolos por sus contribuciones.
Tsi-tsi-ki Félix y Juan Gaytán, homenajeados durante el 2013, otorgaron hoy las becas por $5,300 dólares, que recibieron cada uno, a dos estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria Cristo Rey en una ceremonia especial.
La presentación de las becas tuvo lugar en la secundaria Cristo Rey Jesuit, ubicada en el 1852 W. 22nd Place. Tsi-tsi-ki Félix (periodista y personalid
Driving along US-411N, flanked by rolling green hills and slow-moving cows, it seems surprising to hear a DJ on the FM dial breathlessly announcing a merengue show in nearby Knoxville - in Spanish.
In fact, Tennessee, like fellow Appalachian states Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, is home to one of the fastest-growing Latino populations in the country, much younger on average than the region's non-Hispanic white and black populations, and with larger families.
This hasn't e
Our economy is one driven by technology and innovation. New industries are emerging rapidly and traditional industries are changing radically through the application of advanced tech. In order to stay globally competitive in this Innovation Economy, we must develop an economic base of companies that constantly innovates, optimizes the use of technology and leverages diversity of talent.
In a previous column, I pointed out we are not doing so well in the latter area. For too many Americans – inc
Whether through professional associations, trade groups, conferences or clubs, networking is an excellent way to learn and share important career information. Here's some sage advice:
Look for areas of mutual interest. Consider each person you meet someone with whom you might be able to share information or assistance.
Ask questions and be a good listener to gather interesting information. Remember needs that people mention so you can pass leads on later.
Talk about your strengths. Don't be af
Hispanics are the fastest-growing consumer market in the U.S., and upscale Hispanics are the most influential segment since the baby boomers, so it's important to know how to market to this powerhouse group.
This segment contributes close to 40 percent of Hispanics’ overall $1.5 trillion spending power, according to an AHAA and Nielsen report, “Upscale Latinos 2.0: A Renewed Outlook for High-End Marketers.”
So it's a misconception that “Hispanics are just a group of people who speak Spanish and
Earlier this year, we saw the closure of two major efforts by the mainstream media to connect with Hispanics in the U.S.
CNN launched “CNN Latino” last year. The goal of the cable news network was to build an audience around syndicated news and entertainment shows in Spanish. Broadcast TV stations in several markets with large Hispanic populations – including WDFL in Miami and KBEH in Los Angeles – carried the programming.
Over at NBC, the broadcast network went with an online model called “NBC
Google is planning to release statistics documenting the diversity of its workforce for the first time amid escalating pressure on the technology industry to hire more minorities and women.
The numbers are compiled as part of a report that major U.S. employers must file with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Employers, though, aren't required to make the information publicly available.
Google Inc. had resisted previous calls for it to share the diversity data.
David Drummond, an Afri
This week marks the 51st annual National Small Business Week (May 12-16) in the U.S. But who really cares, right? If you're a small business owner, you don't have time to think about stuff like that.
Maybe it's a good time, however, to revisit, just how crucial a role small business plays in the U.S. economy. Despite the rise of mega-retailers and giant conglomerates small businessesare an important source of job creation and healthy economic growth.
Need proof? Here are some thought-provoking
Who you know gets you through the door, but it’s what you know that gets you places. Networking is kind of like the sports playoffs: you need multiple strategies, good teamwork, and above all professionalism to make beneficial connections.
Who you know matters a lot in the startup world. What's your best tip for networking like a pro?
Identify Common Mindsets
"Instead of trying to network with everybody and anybody, identify people who are like you and share the same mindset. Look for people wh
Upscale Latinos are young, digitally connected and represent a growing and important segment for marketers, according to a study released Wednesday by Nielsen and AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing.
Identified as those whose incomes range from $50,000 to $100,000, upscale Latinos contribute $500 billion or 37 percent of the $1.3 trillion spent annually by Latinos in the United States. They represent 29 percent of all Hispanics and are expected to reach 35 million in number by 2050, said Carl
After a decade of working 10-hour days as a manicurist, Patty Paredes decided to take a risk and pursue her dream: to become her own boss.
She wiped out her savings, and with the financial help of her mother, Paredes collected $95,000 to open her own nail salon, Nails & Spa 4U, which she inaugurated in March.
Today Paredes works more days and more hours per week than she did at her previous job—and has other things to worry about as a business owner, such as paying rent for her 900-square-foot
