When job hunting, you would typically apply for positions that are a step beyond the role you’re currently in, with more responsibilities, more complex tasks, or more leadership potential. In the interview, you would present yourself with as much experience as possible, showing the hiring manager that you are ready for this expanded role.
But sometimes, you find you have significantly more experience than the position requests. What do you do then? Chemical & Engineering News
While the rate of Latino population growth in the U.S. has slowed since the Great Recession, experts say it’s still increasing at an impressive rate.
Of the 2.2 million people added to the nation’s population between 2016 and 2017, Hispanic accounted for slightly more than half of that growth. Today, the U.S. has 59 million Hispanic residents, a figure expected to nearly double by 2060, according to U.S. Census projections. READ MORE AT AZBIGMEDIA
Although the idea of networking has been around for a long time, the basic idea is as valid today as ever before. Whether you connect with people in person, over the phone or via cyberspace, you need to engage with leads, prospects and customers to stay fresh in their minds. READ MORE AT FORBES
Since Madison365's founding in 2015, we have published lists of the most influential African Americans and Latinos in Wisconsin. I intended these lists to highlight the beauty of the diversity in our community. I wanted kids here in Wisconsin to see role models of people who are succeeding, to know that it's possible for people of color to achieve great things here, and to highlight people of color doing great work in a variety of fields and pursuits. READ MORE AT ON MILWAUKEE
It’s no secret that for many Latinos, the most important voting issue is the economy.
For years, our families have been disadvantaged by a lack of available jobs, sluggish wage growth, and the real challenge of trying to pay down debt and save more to get ahead.
Latinos put a high priority on greater economic opportunity because we know that when we have the opportunity to work and earn, we can build better lives and better futures. When we have a chance to earn, the American dream is well within reach. READ MORE AT THE DAILY SIGNAL
If you run a business in the United States, then you may be wondering how best to expand into new territories. Indeed, the United States is a vast and lucrative market, but being able to sell your products and services in countries like the United Kingdom and in Canada makes sense. One territory you may not have considered for international expansion, though, is Latin America. READ MORE AT BALTIMORE POST EXAMINER
Starting a second career can be both daunting and exciting. Alongside a string of possibilities and the promise of finding your true calling are the challenges and pitfalls of starting over in an entirely new industry sector.
There’s a whole host of reasons why you might be thinking of a career change, from spending more time with your family to simple uncertainty about what you really wanted when you left education. Whatever you reason, here are five tips that will help you get your second career underway. READ MORE AT TECHPLUTO
No two consumer groups are identical in behavior or belief. Whether the differences are due to gender or politics, education or ethnicity, brands know that what might appeal to one crowd of potential shoppers won’t appeal to another.
With an estimated 55 million Hispanic people living in the United States, new data from YouGov Plan & Track uncovers 10 ways Hispanic consumers aged 18+ living in America differ from the general public. READ MORE AT FORBES
Career and job search advice is plentiful today, and much of it is now research-backed. So, it's easy to forget that on occasion, best practices won't apply to your situation and may, in fact, backfire.
For example, wearing a tailored suit and tie to an interview is usually a winning strategy, but if you're interviewing at an early stage start-up where the culture calls for flip flops and t-shirts, overdressing may cost you the job offer. READ MORE AT FORBES
The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease today launched its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month campaign, made possible by Burlington Stores. With nearly 48 million women living with or at risk for heart disease—almost 1 in 3 Hispanic women—the campaign will raise heart health awareness among Latinas and will run from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15.
“As a woman heart disease patient, I fully know the importance of receiving the type of support and services that WomenHeart offers to women living with or at risk of heart disease” said WomenHeart Champion and Board Chair Evan McCabe. “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and it kills more than 20,000 Hispanic women annually, which is why we are very excited to kick-off this awareness campaign.” READ MORE AT BUSINESS WIRE
Hispanic workers currently make up 16 percent of the overall U.S. labor market. By 2025, an estimated one out of every two new workers entering the workforce will be Hispanic.
Companies must deploy a focused digital strategy to keep pace and reach this growing demographic in the workplace. Implementing a smart online approach can position your company to attract and retain talented Hispanic staff.
Here are three important considerations to keep in mind. READ MORE AT MANUFACTURING.NET
It’s ironic isn’t it? You work hard your whole life, climbing the corporate ladder. You gather valuable skills and knowledge along the way. You become a better you every single day you step out of that office. Then when you unexpectedly find yourself looking for work, the “overqualified” hammer falls on you. READ MORE AT CANADIAN IMMIGRANT
Technology is transforming Latinx consumer behaviour, from shopping to communication and media consumption, according to a new study from Nielsen.
In Descubrimiento Digital: The Online Lives of Latinx Consumers, the research firm noted that the majority (60%) of Latinx (a gender-neutral term sometimes used in lieu of Latino or Latina) consumers were either born or grew up in the internet age, compared to 40% of non-Hispanic Whites.
And with a median age of just 27, they also have many more years of effective buying power compared to non-Hispanic Whites whose median age is 42. READ MORE AT WARC
Most of corporate America feels the Hispanic market is not a top priority or a profitable consumer, even though national statistics and research show the exact opposite.
This is due to a misperception of the market and a lack of understanding about this growing and influential consumer. READ MORE AT ORLANDO BUSINESS JOURNAL
The evidence is clear: A more diverse workforce leads to higher revenues and more creative teams. But despite funnelling millions of dollars into well-intentioned diversity initiatives, white men remain overrepresented in the industry compared to the private sector as a whole. READ MORE AT TECH REPUBLIC
It’s an often quoted phrase, “follow your passion,” and it’s becoming even more prevalent career advice for both career changers and job seekers who aren’t sure what they should be doing. The idea being that if you follow your passion you’ll ultimately find a line of work that is fulfilling for you. READ MORE AT PSYCH CENTRAL
When Miss Massachusetts, Gabriela Taveras, took the stage on Sunday night at the 2019 Miss America pageant, she made a point to introduce herself in a full Spanish accent. Although she said her name with the utmost confidence on stage, Taveras was defying suggestions she had been given by supporters to tone down her Latinidad. READ MORE AT REFINERY 29
Everyone wants to get paid what they are worth for the job they are doing. A survey released by Payscale earlier this year says 67% of managers believe their employees are paid fairly, but only 21% of employees feel their pay is accurate. READ MORE AT FOX BUSINESS NEWS
The future of the auto industry is largely in Hispanic hands. The number of cars purchased by U.S. Hispanics is projected to double in the period between 2010 and 2020. Not only that, a large portion of the future growth of the auto industry is expected to come as the result of more Hispanics buying vehicles.
In fact, it’s estimated that new car sales to Hispanics will grow by 8% over the next five years, compared to a 2% decline amongst the total market. READ MORE AT MEDIAPOST
Hispanic consumers in the total U.S. are spending, thriving and more powerful than ever. Grounded in data, a newly released Nielsen study called “Fact or Fiction – The Current State of Hispanic Market” conclusively shows that the narrative around the massive decline of Hispanic consumer purchasing power was fiction. READ MORE ON FORBES
