A master’s program can be a great way to switch careers or build momentum in your current track. But it’s important to think hard about what you’ll get out of a graduate degree before you make the investment, because some master's degrees are much more valuable than others.
Every year, Forbes turns to compensation site PayScale to reveal the best and worst master’s degrees for jobs. READ MORE AT FORBES
On Tuesday September 5th 2017, Certified FXP Hoop Fitness Instructor Cori Magnotta donated her time and talents to host a hoop fitness fundraiser to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The event was held at Inner Circle Martial Arts Studio located on 143 Marlborough St, Portland, CT. Students and members of the community donated money to attend the class or purchase a hula hoop, of which 100% of proceeds were donated to the American Red Cross Hurricane funds. To date, 'Hoop with Houston' has r
Javier Palomarez, the president and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, just announced he'd step down from President Trump's National Diversity Coalition, calling Trump's decision to end DACA "inhumane and economically harmful." READ UP TO THE MINUTE UPDATES ON CNN
Undoubtedly all your efforts of accomplishing academic excellence and acquiring technological prowess is targeted to one bull’s eye—a job profile which nourishes you financially and enriches you mentally. But, given to the refined and streamlined work fabric of the 22nd century, you must be acknowledged of the fact that just the certificates of scholastic merit and the chronicles of digital superiority are no more enough. Nowadays, along with these credentials, you require to remain informed abo
Are you stuck in a rut at work? Bored? Feel like you’re on a career train to nowhere? Need a change?
If you answered yes to any of the above, you’re not unlike many professionals I come across in my work. People get busy with the routine of their jobs and sometimes wake up years later and wonder what happened to the time, realizing they’ve been going through the motions without enjoying what they’ve been doing. READ MORE AT CIO
1. Get Rid Of Fear
Unfortunately, a lot of people over 40 live in fear of not being ‘in the league’ anymore. Look at the strengths you bring to the table, suggests SJ Raj, senior vice president, HRD, Newgen Software. “What you forget is that you have maturity and level-headedness on your side, apart from your qualifications and the experience. Know and believe that you have what it takes to succeed in a new job,” he says. READ MORE AT THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Even after decades of affirmative action, black and Hispanic students are more underrepresented at the nation’s top colleges and universities than they were 35 years ago, according to a New York Times analysis.
More Hispanics are attending elite schools, but the increase has not kept up with the huge growth of young Hispanics in the United States, so the gap between students and the college-age population has widened. READ MORE AT THE NEW YORK TIMES
On Tuesday, September 5th you can hula hoop your way to helping victims of Hurricane Harvey that hit hard in Houston, TX earlier this week. Heading up the class and fundraiser is Certified FXP Hoop Fitness Instructor and America's Fit Queen 2017, Cori Magnotta. Mrs. Magnotta said "I couldn't stand just sitting around and watching the disastrous images on the news, I had to take action! I started to think about how I could raise money and then I came up with 'Hoop for Houston!' Cori Magnotta has
As summer begins to wind down, hiring begins to pick up.
Job seekers who didn’t see much success over the summer months should see more opportunities opening up as companies refocus and rush to fill positions before the end of the year, according to Ziprecruiter.com.
The surge in employment opportunities during the fall months means competition among job seekers intensifies, especially in a tight labor market like Denver.
To increase your chances of landing that perfect job, experts recommend t
Many Hispanics are venturing out only to buy essential goods and are cutting back on spending, worried about harassment by immigration or law enforcement officials.
This change in consumer behavior by the country's second-fastest-growing ethnic group has recently been cited as a cause for worry by already-struggling consumer companies.
As the slowdown has mainly hit discretionary spending, retailers that deal in apparel and footwear — two sectors already feeling pressure — are hurting the most.
If you are a recruiter, then you must know how competitive the world is. When you are searching for candidates, you need to understand that the job seekers should trust you and you need to become popular among them. Every recruiter doesn’t get the same level of success. If you want to earn the trust and dependence of the candidates, then you need to follow some tips. These tips can help you to become the successful recruiter in this competitive market. The expert professional William Almonte has
The University of Arizona is one of only four institutions selected by the National Science Foundation to imagine the future of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) on college campuses among Hispanics, who are America's fastest-growing population.
Recognizing a nationwide need to more deeply engage Hispanics in STEM, Congress enacted NSF funding specifically addressing Hispanic Serving Institutions in its 2017 Omnibus spending bill. As a $100,000 host award recipient, the UA will in
Attending an interview requires a lot more groundwork. Googling the answers of the common interview questions are not enough. Be careful with your first appearance. You should portray a confident appearance to your interviewer. According to William Almonte, a confident body language and perfect apparel make you presentable.
Research your company
Spend sometimes to gain some knowledge about your company. You can consider the official website as well as social media like facebook, twitter or blog s
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
