It's often said that success is all about who you know. This is especially true when it comes to your career: Knowing the right person at the right company can open the door to your dream job opportunity.
But what happens if you've lost touch with professional contacts you were close with in the past? It can be awkward (and a turn-off) to reach out to someone after months or years of not speaking and ask for help, so it's important to go about rekindling old networking relationships the right w
Black and Hispanic U.S. adults are half as likely as whites to drink tap water and more than twice as likely to drink bottled water, according to a recent Penn State analysis.
The findings also support past research that indicates that minorities and more vulnerable populations have a higher distrust of tap water in America, and that those who do not drink tap water and instead consume bottled water are at greater risk of health issues and financial burdens. READ MORE AT PENN STATE NEWS
America cannot afford to turn its back on immigrants. Immigrant makers, doers, and dreamers create American jobs; innovators and laborers further U.S. competitiveness.
The challenge for the United States, therefore, is to change the national discussion from “taking jobs” to “making jobs.” When that happens, the need for immigrants becomes obvious.
New and young businesses account for nearly all of the net job growth in America. And immigrant entrepreneurs are twice as likely to start businesses
A huge part of the backbone of any company is their employees. Without the employees the company could not run all the works smoothly. If the company gets it perfect employee then not much time is taken to build a huge business empire. Selecting the correct employee for the company is a very hard task. According to William Almonte, a single wrong decision can be the reason behind the failure or loss of the company. Following are some tips to help the recruiter in achieving success easily.
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Time is rolling faster than ever with the emergence of Internet system. Using online procedure has changed the entire perspective of approach to jobs and people are getting employed every day with its help. The thing is about being at right place at the right, which has been made possible by online recruitment. You can get a job before even knowing at the speed of light.
Individuals in this profession have to agree; decisions on shortlisting or
Software has made its place as the strongest helping hands of recruiters in the industry. Recruiting has been definitely possible without the use of software throughout the years. But the point is, reaching the level of perfection and accuracy in terms of hiring. Getting into the work industry has become much more professional and precise. This is mainly where the use of software comes in. There are many more benefits which are discussed below.
Software gives you a clear picture of hiring-activit
It's often a tough decision to decide whether to travel to a business or industry conference. You have to consider time away from your family and work and, of course, the cost of the conference and the travel. Wouldn't it be great to know you will see an immediate ROI on these efforts? Here are 5 tips to network efficiently at your next conference, and make it all worth it. READ MORE AT FORBES
Hispanic entrepreneurs are increasingly optimistic about the future – what lies ahead in the next year and even the next decade to come – and see their heritage as an important advantage to their success.
According to the second annual Bank of America Hispanic Small Business Owner Spotlight, surveying Hispanic entrepreneurs nationwide, the majority believe the national economy (60 percent) and their local economies (67 percent) will improve in 2018 – much higher than their non-Hispanic counterp
Texas is poised to send its first Latina to Congress after State Sen. Sylvia Garcia has won the Democratic nomination to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Gene Green of Houston.
Garcia easily beat six little-known candidates on Tuesday, including health care executive Tahir Javed, who vowed to spend his own money lavishly to compete in the race. She immediately becomes the overwhelming favorite to win November's general election.
The district includes swaths of north and east Houston and is nearly 80
Despite gender equality initiatives and rules forcing companies to disclose their salary data, men are still paid more than women. What’s more, the gap between men’s earnings and women’s earnings is actually widening, not narrowing. In 2017, the average pay for women globally was $12,000, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), almost half of the $21,000 average pay packet for men. If the WEF is right, it’s going to be nearly 217 years before the gender pay gap closes. For women in the wor
The 90th annual Academy Awards were, by any definition, a moment of triumph for Latinos.
Guillermo del Toro became the third Mexican-born filmmaker to win best director, and it was his lavish Cold War fantasy "The Shape of Water" that was crowned best picture. Pixar's box-office smash "Coco," the biggest budget studio release to feature a largely Hispanic cast, won best animated feature and best song. Lin-Manuel Miranda reminded viewers of Puerto Rico, rebuilding from Hurricane Maria. Lupita Ny
Hispanic people with limited English proficiency may be disadvantaged in getting home loans because Spanish translations of mortgage documents are unavailable in their nearby banks, a Lower Hudson Valley housing advocacy group reported recently.
The investigation, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, found that nine out of 10 banks located in or adjacent to the Lower Hudson Valley communities with significant Hispanic populations failed to provide Spanish-language tra
The sector of green technology serves two areas of development and implementation that require specific recruits. The practical application of the green technology sector is being followed by many businesses to support this new method of saving energy. It ranges from simple weatherising to energy saving lighting including a solar panel system. These projects are not DIY projects since; it requires firms with expertise to manage such tasks. With the availability of such works, specific companies
Read biographies of feature guests for the 2018 international Women's Day Celebration being held tomorrow at STK Chicago!
Mistress of Ceremonies
Siera Santos, Sports Broadcaster, NBC Sports Chicago
Siera Santos joined NBC Sports Chicago in October 2015 as the White Sox reporter and anchor of Fast Break. While she primarily hosts the midnight program in the off-season, Santos covered White Sox slugger Jose Abreu’s return to Cuba last year, creating a long-format documentary about his homecoming
Recruitment Agencies being outside firms hire or, recruit candidates for employers. If one gets a job through a recruitment agency then, he or, she becomes an employee of the employer. In case of confusion regarding the choice of a job, recruitment agencies are the best place to go. The sole purpose of these recruitment agencies is to inform individuals regarding job vacancies and guiding them to a proper position. Several benefits follow in choosing a recruitment agency like:
Research professional networking events to reconnect with old colleagues and find new friends. While some networks maintain contact throughout the years, many diversify or move on. Don't get stuck in the past. Move forward by making new contacts in your profession or geographic area. READ MORE AT FORBES
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in most countries—but it has yet to achieve the same heights of popularity in the US. Now a new report shows that there is one US group that’s embraced the platform: people who identify as Hispanic.
Almost half (49%) of Hispanics use the app, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. That makes perfect sense, considering it’s the dominant messaging platform in Latin America. READ MORE AT QUARTZ
An examination of any metric assessing the educational experience of Latino students suggests bleak academic achievement levels, graduation rates, college enrollment and completion rates, and post-graduate degree completion. READ MORE AT HUFFPOST
In the modern era of rapid industrialisation and urbanisation, there is an increasing demand for engineers and constructors in modern cities. In fact, the development of urban life is almost dependent on construction. Hence, due to the rising demand and population pressure, the best-in-class constructors are required to manage growth with issues.
According to William Almonte, from the year 1984, TRS Staffing Solutions has been ahead of the construction employment agency. The
Last week we were at a networking event of about 300 people at a sit-down lunch. While some of the networking behaviours we noticed were simply missed opportunities, a few were cringeworthy. That lunch inspired these networking tips.
1. Take advantage of the time before the event begins. READ MORE AT BCBUSINESS
