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Introversion can be a limiting character trait in the hustle-and-bustle of job-seeking. Getting a job is all about ‘who you know’ rather than ‘what you know’, which makes it very hard for those who don’t exude effervescent confidence.

At some point you will have to suck it up and dive headfirst into an opportunity but until then, there are ways to still network without being the person to walk up to a higher-up at a party and introduce yourself.

The fact of the matter is that there is an overwhelming correlation between success and people who are master networkers. READ MORE AT LOOK

Every year during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the presence of Hispanics in the U.S. However, your PR and marketing efforts should not be focused around this one month celebration but instead should continue year round. Here are 10 reasons why:

Fifty percent of the U.S. population growth from 2010 to 2015 came from Hispanics and now stands at 57 million, making it the nation’s second fastest growing group. The U.S. Census expects this key demographic to more than double within the next two generations.
In 2015, Hispanics controlled $1.3 trillion in buying power and it’s expected to reach $1.7 trillion in 2020. READ MORE AT BUSINESSWIRE

Latinos, the nation’s largest minority group, comprise 17 percent of the United States population. And that number continues to rise steadily. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2050 nearly one-third of the nation’s population will be Latino.

But Latinos are woefully underrepresented in many professions, particularly in healthcare. Fewer than five percent of registered nurses are Latino, according to the Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In contrast, 8.3 percent of registered nurses are Asian Americans and about 10 percent are African-Americans. READ MORE AT DALLAS HEALTHCARE DAILY

Here’s one simple list that can take you farther than you ever believed possible in your work life — from your first job to retirement. OK, maybe it isn’t all the HR advice you will ever need, but it sure is a fine start.

• Never lie to your boss.

• Always say “we” when talking about your work team.

• If someone shares a personal secret, keep it, unless it undermines or jeopardizes a co-worker, client, boss or the company you work for. Then, you have an obligation to report it.

• You are accountable for your actions and decisions. Act like it. Own up if you drop the ball. Don’t blame others or the circumstances.

• Don’t expect others to do work you wouldn’t do yourself. READ MORE AT ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

Hardworking Latinas want and deserve to get ahead in the workplace, but despite drive, talent and effort, many struggle. The absence of career role models in the family, sparse mentorship opportunities and educational divides can play a role in hindering Latinas’ professional advancement.

As the Hispanic population continues to grow, Latinas are poised to make up a larger segment of the workforce. To date, Latinas of all ages make up about one out of every five women in the United States. READ MORE AT USA TODAY

Every year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. While the "month" spans through two calendar months, it is observed to recognize the Hispanic and Latino American heritage, culture and contributions. Here are eight amazing facts about the Hispanic community in the United States:

1. Hispanics are no longer the fastest growing minority group. Latinos are no longer be the fastest growing minority group in the United States -- according to data from the United States Census Bureau, while non-Hispanic whites are still the largest racial group in the country (197.8 million), Asians were the fastest growing minority group in the United States in 2013 -- but that's not to say they won't be the predominant minority group in the future. Currently, there are 54 million Hispanics in the United States -- that's 17 percent of the nation's population -- which makes Latinos the largest growing minority group. READ MORE AT LATINTIMES

Keep your head down and your nose to the grindstone. That’s what a lot of us were taught to believe about work. But is it really the best strategy?

I find that people often take this sort of advice to heart — and then learn too late in their careers that there’s more to life (and success) than just keeping busy.

I’ve gathered up my top 10 lessons you should take to heart now, before it’s too late!

Life is short. Here’s the thing: Life is too short to put up with a job you hate, a boss who demeans you, or a company with no soul. READ MORE AT OBSERVER

America’s burgeoning Latino population offers a major opportunity for employers to address skill gaps in their workforce, proclaims a new report authored jointly by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management.

The opportunity comes from the enormous population growth. Hispanics account for 19 percent of millennials, and will likely account for an even larger share of the next generation of Americans to enter the workforce. Indeed, roughly a third of the overall U.S. Latino population is under the age of 18. READ MORE AT BENEFITSPRO

As part of the NFL initiative to recognize Latino leaders for their leadership and commitment to their communities nationwide, the Chicago Bears presented Elba Aranda-Suh, Executive Director of the National Latino Education Institute with the Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award for 17 years of service to her community in providing programs that link education, employment, and self-sufficiency, to directly affect economic sustainability and community development in Chicago.

Como parte de la iniciativa de la NFL en reconocer líderes latinos que han demostrado un compromiso en sus comunidades, los Chicago Bears presentaron a Elba Aranda-Suh, directora ejecutiva del National Latino Education Institute con el galardón Hispanic Hispanic Leadership; por 17 años dedicados a servir a su comunidad diseñando programas que vinculan la educación con el empleo y la autosuficiencia para afectar de manera positiva y directa la sustentabilidad económica para un  desarrollo comunitario.

Success is largely determined by an ability to play to your strengths. If you happen to be shy or introverted, do not limit your dreams or count yourself out just because you do not fit the traditional image of an entrepreneur.
There is more than one path to success.

While visibility is a natural part of networking, that does not mean you have to be the centre of attention. Rather than approaching networking like an extrovert, introverts should relax, plan ahead and let their true personalities shine through.

Here are some helpful hints. READ MORE AT GRAPHIC ONLINE

Throughout your job search, you will be composing emails and creating cover letters to introduce yourself to potential employers. Your writing is your first impression, so you'll want to polish your skills.

Some companies still ask for cover letters, and some recruiters and hiring managers want to see one. The best approach is... READ MORE AT U.S. WORLD & NEWS REPORT

Changing demographics will create potential opportunities for Latino workers in the future - but only if Latinos can boost their educational attainment and surmount barriers to career readiness. That's the takeaway from a new report on the Latino "skills gap" by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI).

The report highlights two clear trends for the second half of the 21st century. Members of the baby-boom generation will be entering retirement in record numbers, creating a void in the American workforce. Simultaneously the 80 million young people known as millennials will be entering the workplace - and that's where Latinos factor in. READ MORE AT NBCNEWS

Some people think networking is only useful for finding clients or landing a new job.

In fact, an often overlooked benefit of networking is the opportunity to learn from others and connect with people you can bounce new ideas off of. If you are trying to solve a business or career problem, chances are that others have already dealt with it and can offer you good advice. Even if they don’t, simply discussing the issue with others may spark creative ideas.

In addition, when you need a service or product, those in your network may be able to suggest companies that they trust and have already worked with. Ask people for recommendations and you will have plenty of companies to invite to your procurement initiative or to negotiate with directly.

Here are some tips on how to become more successful at networking. READ MORE AT FORBES

America's start-up culture is waking up from its post-recession slumber.

New business creation has long been sluggish compared with previous decades. In 2013, it hit a 20-year low. But since then, the pace of start-up creation has climbed for two years running, according to a study by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and is approaching levels not seen since before the recession, in 2008 and 2009. Significantly, new entrepreneurs are opening up shop not because of necessity — in other words, not because they were previously unemployed and needed income — but because they see an opportunity that previously didn't exist. READ MORE AT THE WEEK

The Hispanic population in the United States hit 57 million last year and the demographic accounts for more than half of the total U.S. population growth since 2004.

A Pew Research Center study found that California is the state with the highest number of Latinos, 15 million. Second is Texas (10.4 million), followed far behind by Florida (4.8 million), New York (3.7 million), and Illinois (2.2 million).

The three counties with the highest rate of Latino population growth, however, are in North Dakota. Between 2007 and 2014, Williams County's Latino population grew 367 percent, followed by Stark County (294 percent) and Ward County (117 percent). READ MORE AT NEWSMAX

Are you just back from vacation, feeling refreshed and ready to take on more career challenges? Now’s the time to use that energy to propel yourself forward by creating a career development plan! Here’s how.

Look in the mirror. Begin by seeing yourself as a competitive product. Take inventory of your strengths, weaknesses and differentiators, and then challenge yourself by facing any weaknesses and making improvements. What books can you read or seminars can you attend to improve your professional skills? READ MORE AT FORBES

A record number of U.S.-born Latinos will be turning 18 by Election Day and are expected to have a significant impact at the polls in November, says a new study examining Hispanic demographic trends and consumer behavior within the community.

The study, "From the Ballot Box to the Grocery Store: A 2016 Perspective on Growing Hispanic Influence in America," from the Nielsen marketing research firm found that 6 million young Latinos will have become eligible to vote between the presidential election in 2008 and this year's election.

Since the last presidential election in 2012, 3.4 million Latinos are expected to have turned 18 by this November and represent 12 percent of the total Latino voting population — larger than any other group of the same age. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS

A taco truck on every corner? How about a taco truck at every polling site instead.

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hopes that a new campaign to bolster taco truck vendors will serve as a strong symbolic response to a supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who warned last week that the "dominant" and "imposing" Latino culture might lead to "taco trucks on every corner."

On Tuesday, the Hispanic Chamber, which says it represents 4.1 million Hispanic-owned businesses nationwide, took things a step further, announcing a "Guac the Vote" campaign to encourage taco truck owners to register customers to vote and then to park outside polling sites on Election Day in a symbolic, if tasty, protest of Gutierrez's comments. READ MORE AT THE TIMES BATON ROUGE

William Almonte is President and Chief Executive Officer of Titan Staffing System. William started this owned company in 1998. He brought staffing and human resources experience to the area. William’s continuous commitment to staffing excellence and trust has embarked on being the leading staffing company by choice in his markets, servicing all industries. Titan Staffing provides industrial staffing support to employers throughout the Tri-State area.

William holds a Degree in Economics and has over 20 years of management, recruiting, human resources, sales and marketing experience. He has increased efficiency and productivity through business process management and quality management solutions. His sourcing of candidates for internal positions as well as field employees, supported growth in revenue and market share is one of his biggest assets.

William is the Director of the youth recreational basketball program for the town and he also coach his son, Will and daughter’s youth basketball travel teams. In his spare time, William loves spending time with his family and friends, weight lifting, swimming, playing guitar, chess.

William is a father of three children. His daughter, Julia is 12 and his twin boys Will and Jack are 10. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Ana and now reside in Mahwah , NJ since 2002 with his wife and children.

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Networking; many people see it as a necessary evil in the business world, but for some it can be difficult to master.

Networking connects people, sparks new ideas, forges new partnerships, and makes an event worth attending. Sounds great. However, the problem with networking is that it can be, well, awkward. If you’ve ever turned up to a gathering as a ‘newbie’ or first-timer, you’ll know the feeling of hovering by the doorway, not knowing who to approach or where to begin. READ MORE AT CONFERENCE NEWS