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If you’re feeling dissatisfied at your job, it can be tempting to consider changing careers altogether.

Maybe the job you thought would make you happy causes you nothing but stress and you’re dreaming of taking on a new career path.

So how can you make sure a major career transition is right for you? Here are five important tips from career coaches and experts to help you make a major career change the right way.

TRY IT OUT
Test the waters first. Before taking the risk getting into a career tha

The day following Donald Trump's inauguration, an estimated 200,000 people will take to the streets to join the Women's March on Washington, a demonstration that aims to be inclusive of the various issues and identities under threat during Trump’s quickly approaching presidency.

It’s no surprise then that Latinas, who have been on the receiving end of several of the president-elect’s attacks, can be found throughout this movement, from the march’s national committee and its celebrity ambassador

Think about those who have been left behind in the economy, and you might picture the white working class. Much has been said since the election about the plight of former manufacturing workers in the Rust Belt, who can no longer find good-paying jobs.

The focus makes sense: President-elect Donald Trump was lifted into office by white adults over 25 without a four-year degree, who favoured him by a margin of 39 percentage points. Their economic frustration and suffering are real, and white work

One week away! Read biographies of the feature guests for the 2017 Sales and Entrepreneurship Networking Forum being held Wednesday January 18 at the new Harvest Moon Chicago in Wicker Park.

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Karla Mina, Radio Host, Market Overdrive, CEO - Equity Partners

Karla Mina, an agent associated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Halsted office, is a triple threat within the local real estate industry. In addition to her recognition as a successful agent, Karla Mina is highly active

SEO or search engine optimization is one of the top notch marketing tools that can be used to promote any business online. With the onset of digital marketing era SEO is one of the most prominent mechanisms. SEO involves incorporating tools and back end algorithms that promote the advantage of the website of any business on SERP. SERP or search engine result page is the result page that the search engine returns to the users after getting the result from a server against any particular search. I

Have you ever found yourself to be socially awkward in a nightmarish room full of professionals? You feel so out of place and every conversation feels almost as though you’re openly asking your boss for a raise?

Yes, it is perfectly normal to feel that way when you’re spun into an activity such as networking. No it’s not just you, many of us feel the same as well! Thank God you’re not alone! However, to advance further in your career, this inevitable hell of a situation must somehow be used to

The process for landing new international air service at Mitchell International Airport began at one of Milwaukee’s ethnic festivals.

“Two years ago we sent a sales team to Mexican Fiesta,” said Miguel Aguiñiga, the manager of international markets for Volaris Airlines, during a telephone interview from his office in Mexico City.

“The team found out there are a lot of people of Mexican descent, as well as a lot of people in the area interested in traveling to Guadalajara or to Mexico. READ MOR

No news is good news … unless we're talking about Silicon Valley's delay in releasing their 2016 diversity statistics.

On December 6, the Wall Street Journal reported that companies including Twitter, Pinterest and Salesforce were delaying their diversity reports, despite the passing of almost 16 months since their last update. Google and Facebook's reports were released mid-summer, and showed that despite a lot of talk about "moving the needle" on diversity, equality and inclusion, not much ha

Getting your degree, writing and perfecting your resume, carefully crafting a cover letter tailored to the position you're applying for, practicing answering common interview questions - even dry cleaning your best suit: There are dozens of things to do when you're trying to find a new job or change careers, but nothing may be more important than developing a robust network of contacts in your target industry. READ MORE AT SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY

Like the saying, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life," it's never a bad time to start moving your career in a better direction. Here are 10 New Year's resolutions that can help.

Pay attention in class
Treat every workday like a school day. Be sure you learn something and use it to make yourself more productive. It doesn't have to relate to your skills set. It may be as simple as understanding how to work with specific peers or improving your emotional intelligence. Take mental note

The unexpected outcome of the 2016 presidential election may have felt discouraging for many voters, including Latinas who rallied together against Donald Trump's many shocking comments about immigration and women. If you felt a wave of apathy in the aftermath of the election, you are not alone. Now that the proverbial dust has settled, however, it's especially important to stay engaged and involved. Ahead, we've listed seven ways to do that. READ MORE AT POPSUGAR

Ideas from experts on how to start conversations and make connections

Some people have a gift for mingling. These women are the Houdinis of conversation — even in the most impossible social situations, they figure out a way to connect. Not all of us are so lucky. So here's the advice you need from some social butterflies with a purpose: Liska Wilson, president of She's A Boss; Bethlyn Sarkies, director of business development and public relations at Upside Collective; and Laura Dehmer, vice pre

You have likely read the numerous articles and studies that highlight Hispanic consumers in the United States. Particularly, analysts and media tout the incredible growth, young demographics, amplified spending power and hyperactive digital and mobile consumption of the Hispanic market – all of which make it one of the most attractive demographics for marketers. However, U.S. Hispanics are vastly underserved, and the opportunities to reach them through digital remain largely untapped.

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There’s an enormous amount of research suggesting that emotional intelligence (EQ) is critical to your performance at work. TalentSmart has tested the EQ of more than a million people and found that it explains 58% of success in all types of jobs.

People with high EQs make $29,000 more annually than people with low EQs. Ninety percent of top performers have high EQs, and a single-point increase in your EQ adds $1,300 to your salary. I could go on and on.

Suffice it to say, emotional intelligenc

After working at the same company for three years, and enjoying it, things were beginning to feel a bit stale and I decided to start looking for a new position. But money wasn’t my prime motivator in starting my job search. I consider myself a life long learner and I was ready to move on and tackle something new.

I attended a networking event and as I was speaking with a small group of people, I openly shared what I was currently doing, that I was hoping to make a career move, and what I wanted

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on your business’s progress over the past year and plan how you want your business to develop. Do you want increased success in the coming year or the chance to enjoy the success you’ve achieved more? These New Year’s resolutions are designed to help you do both strike a better work-life balance and increase your business success in the coming year. READ MORE AT MY REPUBLICA

How would you feel if your paycheck was cut in half? What if you found out that the white gentleman sitting next to you, working the same hours and doing the same work, earned almost twice as much as you?

This Latina Equal Pay Day we are highlighting the everyday reality Hispanic and Latina women face in the United States. Latinas are the most under-paid group in America. On average, we earn 54 cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men – for the same work.

And the problem is not ju

A bra hanging system, a piñata hoisting device and a six-tortilla toaster.

These are among the 23 products that might end up on an HSN program designed to highlight Latino entrepreneurs.
Five will be selected to launch their products on "Project American Dreams," scheduled to air in March.

Lili Gil Valletta, a 39-year-old New York marketing executive, pitched the competition to discover and help Latino entrepreneurs. She is a Latina entrepreneur herself: She runs a multimillion-dollar multicult

Networking is inevitable in any business. As marketing is a very huge and dynamic industry, there will always be collaborations, and partnerships between brands, and engagement with customers, thus the need for networking.

An infographic from Virgin shows 85% of the respondents say they build stronger, more meaningful business relationships during in-person business meetings and conferences.

As the name connotes, business networking is defined as a skill that is used to build new business conta