For the more anxiety-prone among us, job interviews can be a total nightmare.
You're sitting across from the hiring manager, trying desperately to convince her that, despite your sweaty palms, shaky knees, and palpitating heart, you are in fact the perfect person for this position.
Most experts will tell you that it comes down to preparation — knowing in advance how you'll answer tricky questions and reflecting on the direction you want your career to take. READ MORE AT INSIDER
The momentum of Latina women in the United States is on the rise and continues to demonstrate that it has a decisive role in the future of the US economy.
The Latina / Hispanic women population in the United States is 28 million; they represent 17% of the total U.S. female population and 9% of the entire population.
According to the most recent Census data, 44% of all Hispanic businesses in the United States are under the control of Latina women. READ MORE AT ABASTO NEWS
Stanford’s Graduate School of Business released its 2018 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report in January and showed that Latino businesses had grown more than any other demographic group. In 2012, for example, there were 3.3 million businesses in the U.S. owned by Latinos, a growth of 46 percent from 2007. The number of white-owned businesses during the same period actually declined by 6 percent, topping out at 19 million businesses. READ MORE AT TOWNHALL
Most people who immigrated to the United States for a chance to live the “American Dream” are more satisfied with their lives in the “land of the free” than those who were born here, according to new research from Florida State University.
A team of researchers, including FSU Assistant Professor of Sociology Dawn Carr, found immigrants from white, Hispanic and other racial groups have higher levels of happiness and overall life satisfaction than those born in the United States. READ MORE AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
Every racial and ethnic minority group in America is making financial gains but not at equal rates, according to the latest Multicultural Economy Report from the University of Georgia.
The annual report calculates the consumer buying power—or total income after taxes—for minority markets in the U.S.: African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans. Published by the Selig Center for Economic Growth, a unit of UGA’s Terry College of Business, the Multicultural Economy Report is available for purchase.
The sustained growth of the U.S. economy culminated in an estimated $14.8 trillion of buying power nationally in 2018, an increase of 100 percent since 2000 and 30 percent since 2010, with the biggest percentage gains occurring in minority markets. READ MORE AT UGA TODAY
On Tuesday Facebook reached a historic settlement with civil rights groups that had accused the company of allowing advertisers to unlawfully discriminate against minorities, women, and the elderly by using the platform’s ad-targeting technology to exclude them from seeing ads for housing, jobs, and credit—three areas with legal protections for groups that historically have been disenfranchised. READ MORE AT WIRED
More and more Latino families here are achieving the American dream of homeownership. But that's in sharp contrast to African-American families, who are moving in the opposite direction.
New Census Bureau data released in December showed an estimated 35.5 percent of Portland's Hispanic households owned their homes in 2017, compared to only 28.4 percent of African-Americans. READ MORE AT PORTLAND TRIBUNE
More than 80% of African-Americans and Hispanics – and 7 in 10 of all adults – say they wish there were a better way to prove themselves to lenders. Why is this? Broadly speaking people seeking a credit card, auto loan, mortgage, or any number of products are judged by one simple number: their credit score. READ MORE AT FORBES
The internet has forever altered — and widened — the job-search process, but the basic guidelines for landing work remain very much the same. So let’s review:
1. You can’t find something if you don’t know what you’re looking for. So before starting any job hunt, you need a clear idea of what you want to do, where you want to do it and whom you want to do it for. It will take research, soul-searching and perhaps the help of a mentor or career coach, but being able to target your job search will save you time in the long run.
2. Don’t limit your job hunt to filling out online applications. While it makes you feel as if you’re doing something, it’s rarely cost effective in terms of time and energy. Aim to spend most of your day on real-world efforts. Yes, this means networking and perhaps even cold calling. READ MORE AT THE SEATTLE TIMES
A 2017 report by the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that from 1990 to 2016, women represented less than 10 percent of the entrepreneurial and venture capital labor pool, while Hispanics represented about 2 percent and black people represented less than 1 percent. That was despite participation rates in education programs that led to careers in these sectors being much higher.
“We should be reflective of the larger society we live in,” said Chris Valentine, producer for SXSW Pitch. “If we can create a platform where we can showcase different types of people, then we are doing ourselves and the community a favor.” READ MORE AT STATESMAN
African-Americans and Hispanics breathe in far more deadly air pollution than they are responsible for making, a new study said.
A study looked at who is exposed to fine particle pollution — responsible for about 100,000 American deaths a year — and how much different races are responsible for the pollution based on their buying, driving, and living habits.
Scientists calculate that Hispanics on average breathe in 63% more of the pollution that leads to heart and breathing deaths than they make. READ MORE AT BUSINESS INSIDER
(Chicago)- The Little Village Chamber of Commerce announces the appointment of Blanca R. Soto as the new Executive Director. Blanca previously served as Managing Director and has successfully worked with the Chamber for nearly a decade strengthening business and community relations, increasing business to the corridor and effectively executing the Chambers signature events, including one of the largest and most recognized Mexican Independence Day Parades in the nation.
“On behalf of our Board of Directors, Members and Staff, we congratulate Blanca R. Soto on being selected as our new Executive Director,” said Manny Martinez, President, the Little Village Chamber of Commerce. “We are confident that Blanca will work closely with the Chamber and the community as a whole to continue to strengthen and support commercial growth while preserving our unique cultural identity.”
“I am honored to be given the opportunity to take the Little Village Chamber of Commerce to the next level addressing pressing issues and bringing new opportunities to our corridor,” said Blanca R. Soto, Executive Director, the Little Village Chamber of Commerce. “I plan to work with our members, board and staff to increase and define our economic, cultural and community impact as a Chamber.”
Blanca has worked on many Chamber accomplishments over the years that have included an increase of new business to the corridor, the creation of new partnerships, and being named the United States Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) “Chamber of the Year,” during the 2018 USHCC National Convention in Philadelphia, PA.
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About the Little Village Chamber of Commerce (LVCC)
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that has represented the interests of local businesses for more than 30 years. Its mission is to promote and support the growth and success of businesses in Little Village and to leverage the community’s unique cultural identity to generate new opportunities. The Chamber works closely with business and community leaders; government agencies; law enforcement; corporate partners; elected officials and others to address the issues that affect the community and the commercial area. For more information, visit www.littlevillagechamber.org
STEM jobs, a crucial part of the global economy, are growing faster than other industries and tend to pay better than the national average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hispanics make up 16 percent of the American workforce, but only 6 percent of scientists and engineers, according to the National Science Foundation.
There is ample opportunity in science, technology, engineering and math, according to Latino engineers in several fields. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS
Hispanics make up 18.1% of the US population with close to 60 million people, and more Hispanic entrepreneurs are serving this population.
According to the 2019 Bank of America Hispanic Small Business Owner Spotlight (PDF), 87% of Hispanic entrepreneurs plan to expand their business this year. This translates to 20% higher than non-Hispanic business owners.
Hispanic business owners get their optimism from the community they serve, family and their employees. And this has led to exceptional growth, exceeding the expectations of owners when they started their venture. READ MORE AT SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS
STEM gets a lot of attention, and employment stats show a dramatic growth in STEM-related occupations. Knowing it’s cool is one thing, but it’s different to know how to foster a love of science in little ones and encourage bigger ones to pursue STEM careers.
Not everyone has a renowned research biologist in their contact list, but thankfully Karen Murchie, Ph.D., Director of Freshwater Research at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, shared her thoughts on how parents can encourage their young ones to become scientists. READ MORE AT CHICAGO PARENT
When it comes to popular culture, US Hispanics are prolific consumers – so understanding their preferences among genres, actors, and actresses is a top priority for the movie industry.
Research from MRI-Simmons and E-Poll shows that, compared to the average moviegoer nationwide, Hispanic moviegoers (ages 18 and above) are 36% more likely to see at least one movie a month. Four in ten (41%) Hispanic moviegoers attend one movie a month or more, compared to 30% of all US moviegoers.
In addition, one out of 5 Hispanic moviegoers prefer to see a new movie on opening weekend; this makes them 69% more likely to do so compared to the average moviegoer nationwide. READ MORE AT BUSINESSWIRE
Technology has thrown open many doors to the financial industry, once an exclusive community of initiates, and decidedly white and male. Today, virtually anyone with internet access who is able to scrape together some cash and courage can jump into investing in stocks.
Yet African-American and Hispanic consumers have been slow to embrace this new era. READ MORE AT INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY
Like life in general, career planning can be different depending on your age. While some of the strategies to achieve goals may be the same throughout your life — effective communication, for example — the goals can be distinct.
In your 20s
• Exploration is key while financial obligations and family ties are not as substantial.
• Gain experience within your field. Ask for different types of assignments. Ask to work with different people. That way, you can test what type of position you would like. READ MORE AT THE SEATTLE TIMES
About 4.4 million Latino-owned businesses in the United States contribute more than $700 billion to the economy annually, according to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. These same businesses created nearly three million American jobs and are driving a gross domestic product of more than $2 trillion. READ MORE AT THE SACRAMENTO BEE
A new report from executive search consultancy Russell Reynolds helps shed light on the current plight of corporate diversity professionals.
While the now robust business case for diversity has persuaded executive teams to install more diversity leaders and inclusion systems, there are real reasons to believe that their work will not have the impact their bosses and boards expect. READ MORE AT FORTUNE
