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.
If you see w
Jenny was a 24-year-old Air Force pilot who used to work in the accounting section of an interior design organization. One day, she realized another team was going through some difficult times. She kindly offered to help.
Surprisingly, she received this response in an email from her boss: “Number crunchers lack leadership skills.” Seriously?
Jenny, a determined Latina if there ever was one, decided to write to her boss’ boss (let's call him John) explaining how she could help her colleagues. RE
It takes no prize to guess that one of your prime dreams is to achieve that exquisite job which nourishes you both financially and mentally. A most prevailing trend of the present time is that of every field becoming network-oriented. This way of working also applies for the job pursuit and asks you to avail the assistance of an authentic and accountable recruiter who will lead you through the right channels and place you in front of the correct stairs to perk up your career.
However, there are c
While Hispanics have median household income that’s about 20% lower than the overall median average, their sheer size means that they’re approaching $1 trillion in aggregate household income this year. That’s according to a new report from Geoscape, which looks at multicultural trends in the US.
The median household income for Hispanics this year is estimated to be close to $45k, below the $57k average. (More household income stats here.) Almost one-fifth (19%) of the US population identifies a
With more and more enhancement in the digital arena, 22nd century’s lifestyle becomes all the more virtual. The most beneficial contribution of cyber world to the contemporary global work environment has been the launch of the recruitment software that smoothens the end-to-end hiring procedure, adds definite speed to it and also ensures that the most relevant ones are getting picked. Indeed this e-innovation has altered, for the betterment, the total dynamics of the recruitment method.
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Hooping has been a part of Cori’s life for as long as she can remember. At 5 years old, she picked up a hoop for the first time at a town hula-hoop competition. Not only did she beat all of the kids that day, but the adults as well! Little did she know that the hoop would change her life forever!
As a self-described “tall, lanky, awkward pre-teen,” Cori’s mother entered her in a beauty pageants to help build self-esteem. Many pageants have a talent portion that factors into the overall score- “I
It takes a certain kind of person enjoys networking — and I mean that in the best way. Being good at it requires lacking enough self-consciousness to get out there and talk to people, but having enough self-awareness to make the experience a positive one for the other party as well. You don't want the interaction to feel transactional, but you don't want to waste your time, or someone else's, either. READ MORE AT REFINERY 29
