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Hispanic Professional NewsNovember 2007
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NewsHundreds Attend the NSHP San Diego Job Fair
Over the course of the day more than 500 candidates interviewed with top companies and learned about professional career opportunities, making our first career fair event in San Diego a great success. Our 2008 job fair schedule is hot off the presses, so check our new listings to see when we will be in your area!NSHP Survey Reveals Hispanic Professionals Shopping Styles
According to a NSHP online survey conducted during the Summer of 2007, the majority of Hispanic professionals tend to care about the relationship between price and quality when they go shopping. As expected, over 60% of the Hispanic professionals who answered our survey have an income of $45,000 or higher and are homeowners.Positive Employment Gains for the Hispanic Labor Force
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 110,000 more Hispanics were employed in the month of October than in the month of September -- a 0.54 percent increase month-to-month. Employed Hispanic males added 87,000 jobs, or 0.73 percent of the 110,000-job increase.Hispanic Spending on New Vehicles
Hispanics are buying more new cars and trucks than ever before. In the past two years, Hispanics have spent nearly $22 billion on new vehicles, according to the recently released "Consumer Expenditure Survey, 2005," from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.Finding the Right Mentor: What Hispanic Professionals Need to Know
Get a mentor. You’ve probably heard this career advice more than once. Unfortunately, many Hispanic professionals know they should “get a mentor” but few know how to go about finding one. Here are the details you need to know to connect with potential mentors and what to expect out of the mentoring process.
Featured JobsManager, Membership Services - Oak Brook, Illinois
The Membership Manager will be responsible for serving as the staff liaison to the growing Special Interest Groups (8). This includes developing targeted communications and marketing material specific each SIG. The Membership Manager will also be responsible for supporting the Director of Membership Services with international activities.
Project Engineer - Coppell, Texas
This position is responsible for managing turn-key projects with a "hands-on" approach to ensure on-time delivery, under budget expenses and customer satisfaction across North and South AmericaHuman Resources Director - New York City, New York
Requirements BA/BS in Human Resources management, business or public administration is preferred. 7-10 years experience in a Human Resources managerial position. 5 years of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, or supervisory capacity. Must demonstrate excellent managerial skills, supervisory experience and ability to provide human resource support on various issues. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Public Relations Manager - Roseville, California
As a member of the press relations team, you will be responsible for ProCurve global and North America trade and business press relations, public relations writing, and general public relations assignments. The ideal candidate will be a creative multi-tasker with a superior record of producing successful results.
"Dicho del Mes" (Saying of the Month)"La mentira queda hasta que la verdad llega."
Translation: The lie stays with you until the truth shows up.
This equates to the English saying: "The truth shall set you free."
Thanks to Glenn "Gmiles3" for including this one!We have been building our "Book of dichos" with all those wise or funny Spanish sayings that we have heard from our parents or grandparents. Take a look at all the ones we have already, and include the one that you remember the most!
Each month a new "dicho" will be selected for publication in our newsletter!
EventsHispanic Student Nurses Scholarship Awards
December 2, 2007 6:30 pm to 11 pm - Crowne Plaza Hotel, White Plains, MI
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses cordially invites you to join them for a very special evening of fine dining, dancing and entertainment as they celebrate their dedicated services to the Hispanic Community.
NILP's Latino and the American Future: 25th Anniversary Gala Reception
December 3, 2007- Sofrito, New York City, NY
Jimmy Smits, George Herrera and Friends of the Institute invite you to the 25th Anniversary Gala Reception of the National Institute for Latino Policy, honoring Ms. Kimberly Casiano, CEO of Casiano Commmunications.Leaders
- Roger Agnelli, Chief Executive officer of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, was recognized as Latin Trade Magazine's CEO of the Year. Mr Agnelli has increased profits and sales as well as developed new international markets for the Latin American company.
Read more about Hispanic leaders here.
Do you know someone who should be listed as a leader? Let us know!The mission of the National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP) is to empower Hispanic professionals with information and connections. Our vision is a well-informed and connected community that promotes Hispanic employment and advancement in Corporate America. NSHP is a Florida based private non-profit organization. We're currently looking for select corporate partners to join us as Founding Sponsors. Interested parties, please write to us.©2007 NSHP.org All Rights ReservedIf you want to give us your feedback, click here
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