Many times career change happens to us. Our industry starts to fade, our employer goes bankrupt, or we personally are downsized, fired, laid off, demoted or otherwise find ourselves at a crossroads.
But occasionally we choose to change careers of our own free will. It’s exciting, a little scary, and getting more common. If you can, take the opportunity to think it through.
First, know why you want to change careers. If it’s because you simply hate your current job, make a list of those things y
Hispanics in the United States have a longer life expectancy, but a poll finds few older Latinos are confident that nursing homes and assisted living facilities can meet their needs.
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey also showed that close to one-half of older Hispanics have faced language or cultural barriers interacting with health care providers.
Fewer than 2 in 10 Hispanics age 40 and older say they are very or extremely confident that nursing homes and ass
The National Hispanic Media Coalition is singing a different tune when it comes to diversity efforts at CBS.
NHMC president and CEO Alex Nogales and other national Latino organizations are praising the network’s initiatives to increase Latino representation after a meeting with CBS Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves last week. The organization’s statement, released Tuesday, stands in stark contrast to Nogales’ harsh critique of the network over the departure of “Hawaii 5-0” stars Daniel Dae Kim an
To run a company at first a mastermind is required to work for the business to take it to the peak position. But not only a mastermind will help to build a business empire, a part of the backbone of the company is their employees. Yes, these employees play a huge role to build up any business empire. In human body if we don’t have hands or legs then we won’t be able to work, same goes for a business empire the employees work as the hand and legs to run the business without the employees is very
Read biographies of feature guests for the 2017 Latina Trailblazers Networking Forum being held tomorrow August 23rd at Michigan Avenue's The Gwen Hotel Chicago!
Hannah Fernandez, Founder & CEO, ROI Business Funding
Hannah Fernandez is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ROI Business Funding, a Chicago-based company that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners across the US and Canada get access to capital and provides them with technical assistance to become fundable.
She is a gra
Ask anyone about your haircut, and they might shrug and say it looks “fine.” But ask for career advice? You’re likely to get an earful of trite sayings, blanket, sweeping statements and outdated, traditional work tactics that won’t serve you well if you’re trying to advance.
While executive advisors can definitely cater to your specific industry and goals, life coaches offer a varied perspective. Because their purpose is to analyze your whole life — not just your 9-to-5 routine — they offer a m
For the fifth year, Cox Communications is recognizing two Valley Latina entrepreneurs whose leadership and entrepreneurial spirit are perfect examples of the rapid growing women-owned businesses throughout the country.
According to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber Commerce, over the past decade, there has been a nearly 200 percent increase in Latina-owned business, a sign of enormous growth by any measure, especially when compared to the 55 percent increase made by their non-Hispanic female counterpar
For Hispanic students enrolled in Catholic schools, there’s often a sense of gratitude mixed with heightened self-awareness and varying levels of discomfort. Some express concern that their own background is not reflected in their school’s curriculum, such as absence of a discussion of Latino history, and note the lack of diversity in faculty and staff especially at schools that serve Hispanics and other students of color. READ MORE AT THE CRUX
The recruitment agencies are growing fast in these days. If you want to earn more in recruitment, then you need to make the perfect budget while investing in the firm. You need to make it clear how to earn more money in this competitive market. You need to be updated about the present market, and the strategies of earning money should also be clear to you. There are some mistakes that are often made by the recruiters when they prepare a budget. You need to follow some tips to avoid such mistakes
Recruitment firms are growing high, and the numbers of these agencies are increasing day by day. If you want to get success in the competitive market, then you need to understand some points. One of the most important points to run an agency successfully is staffing your company in the best way. You need to make it clear that the staffs of the agencies can make it successful and help to earn more profit from the market. So, you need to be conscious while staffing your recruitment agency. There i
Babel Ventures, a Silicon Valley firm founded by two young immigrant Latina entrepreneurs, just announced $30 million raised to help start-ups. These funds aim to empower entrepreneurs, many who struggle to receive funding, with the needed capitol to continue contributing to our economy through their start-ups.
The firm was founded earlier this year by Bárbara Kunde Minuzzi and Daniela Arruda. Both women have experience in raising big dollar funds from high net worth individuals. In the past, B
No one ever opened their computer and said, “Yes! I’m so pumped to write a cover letter today!” Those one-page summaries of all of your best qualities and why your dream job should hire you are hella intimidating. But, unfortunately, despite the many, many changes in the way we work that have rolled out in recent years, it looks like the cover letter is here to stay. And since it’s often the first thing that your potential future employer learns about you, it’s pretty important to get it right.
Want to become well-spoken? Here are three tips.
1. Make others feel well-heard
We focus too much on what we should say next, formulating witty responses in our heads instead of giving full presence to the person talking. The art of listening is as important as the art of speaking.
When the other person feels truly “heard,” that person will perceive you are caring about what he or she is saying, and this may make you appear more likable and better spoken. READ MORE AT LADDERS
A new report puts a price tag on the Latino population in the United States, and it is over two trillion dollars. This economic power, says the report, would rank as the 7th largest in the world if the Latino GDP (Gross Domestic Product) were its own country.
Headed by University of California, Los Angeles Professor David E. Hayes-Bautista, and Werner Schink, CEO of Latino Futures Research, the report commissioned by the non-partisan group Latino Donor Collaborative estimates the total GDP of t
So what do you wear to work when it's business casual? The worlds of casual and business casual workplace attire are merging everyday and it's hard to know from what company to what company the standards. Moreover, some big organizations may have departmental norms that are not consistent with other departmental norms. For example, in a large financial services organization, the shirt and tie mutual funds team might sit across the hall from the billing team and because the billing team does not
Serving the military always is a proud moment for any citizen. One needs to have an immense passion for serving the nation, and it is the most promising career to e sought after. There are thousands of citizens who desire to join military forces in their country, but few can make it to the top or fail in their venture to idolize the opportunity. Dedication is the most important thing which a person or a candidate should have if he desires to pursue a career in the military forces as per words of
Despite the fact that Hispanics currently make up over one-sixth of the population of the United States and hold considerable purchasing power - over $1.5 trillion per year - the entire Hispanic market remains underserved by most brands. As important as it is to market to this cohort, it's going to become increasingly more important for brands looking to survive and thrive. Consider the following: More than 40% of US Hispanics are Millennial, and Hispanics account for more than 25% of the popul
Every career person should have a goal that drives them. If your goal is to hit the summit of your career, here are some tips that can propel you to your desired height.
Do what you love
The usual counsel is that you love what you do. But that is getting out of fashion. These days, you have to do what you love. If you love what you do, that is forced love and it never lasts. What lasts the distance is you doing what you love. Such love is innate and has the backing of inner energy.
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