NSHP newsletter March 2008

NSHP Diversity Job Fair Makes its Way to the Windy City
On Thursday, March 27, 2008, NSHP will host the Chicago Bilingual Professional Career Fair at the Lakeview Terrace at the Navy Pier from 10 am to 3 pm. With over 20 employers and exhibitors scheduled to attend, you won't want to miss out on this great opportunity to interview with top companies seeking diversity and bilingual candidates for hundreds of professional positions.

Harvard Study Finds Hispanics Tend to Get Segregated Care
Elderly Hispanics throughout the country tend to get inferior care, according to a recent Harvard study. The study reported that Medicare data from 2004 reveals that hospitals with high percentages of Hispanic patients tend to have slightly lower quality indicators in three crucial areas: heart attacks, congestive heart failure and pneumonia.

Language Plays a Role in Discrimination Story
According to a story reported by the Rhode Island news, a store owner requested to see a customer's proof of citizenship after hearing the customer speak Spanish. As the owner was ringing up the customer's purchase, he demanded to see the customer's social security card.

Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
A small U.S. study found that obese Hispanic children and adolescents with normal blood sugar levels had elevated markers for blood vessel inflammation that may put them at risk for both type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Corporate Profiles in Diversity: IBM
As the Diversity Talent Strategist for IBM America, Jamila A. Petite oversees diversity recruiting efforts for the top technology corporation. She recently took time out of her busy schedule to talk with LatPro about the value of bilingual and multicultural employees, and what IBM is doing to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.

Account Service Rep - Hartford, Texas
A high energy motivated and organized account service representative to join the Aetna Global Benefits client service team. We are looking for a professional candidate with 3-5 years of experience in a customer service or client relationship role.

Executive Management - Chicago, Illinois
The District Executive is responsible for the overall growth, extension, quality, program enhancement, and supervision of the Scouting program with a specified geographical area. You will serve as an executive manager of a geographic territory within the local council designated as a district.

Trade Marketing Manager - Chicago, Illinois
Drive increased brand penetration and profitable sales volume with the customer. Drive trade marketing efficiency and effectiveness while continually looking for growth opportunities. Identify all Brand, Market, & Customer business opportunities and risks through communication with field sales organization.

Staff Accountant - Deerfield, Illinois
This position is part of our Accounting rotation program and the candidate will move approximately every 2 years to other areas within the Accounting Division. The rotation program requires that the candidate be able to learn and function within all basic disciplines of Accounting.

More Jobs from the Chicago Career Fair

More Jobs from the NSHP Career Center

"Salida de caballos, parada de burros"
Translation: "Starts as a horse, ends as a donkey"
This is used to indicate that when someone starts something in a hurry without thinking it through it normally does not end well.
Thanks to nadyaugarte 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!

NSHP Chicago Diversity Career Fair
March 27, 2008 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Lakeview Terrace at Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
Are you a bilingual professional (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) in the Chicago area? Join us on March 27, 2008 for the NSHP Chicago Bilingual Professional Job Fair. This is your opportunity to meet with top quality employers seeking diversity in bilingual, professional candidates like you!

Loyola University Latino Alumni 8th Annual Fundraiser
April 11, 2008- Kasbeer Hall, 25 E Pearson, 15th Floor, Chicago, IL
Join the Loyola University Latino Alumni Board (LULAB) as they honor Joseph (Joe) Almodovar (MBA '94) as the Latino Alumnus of the Year. During the reception bid on auction items, enjoy food and drinks, and mingle with board members and fellow alumni.

Jose Rodriguez was named one of the top Latino Entrepreneurs by Hispanic Enterprise Magazine. He owns Williams Paving Company, Inc, which had a $32.4 million increase in revenues between 2005 and 2006. A native of Cuba, he joined the company in 1977 and bought it from his father-in-law in 1999. The company focuses on street, highway and underground utility work projects in South Florida.
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.