Archive for the 'Diversity' Category

February 9th 2010
Fifteen Books for African American Job Search & Career Management Success

From Global Diversity Solutions. Posted under Branding & Diversity & Interviewing & Job Search & Uncategorized & Women

You are the author of your career success. Below are fifteen books that may help you in composing some of your chapters. Many are recent publications and others stand the test of time. Most are written from an African American perspective. We recommend that careerists, jobseekers, diversity practitioners, employers and career services providers explore each work to determine if the books meet your needs. You can preview them at amazon.com or your local bookstore. Please let our Diversity Intelligence Blog community know what you think about them. Feel free to add other good career related publications to this list in the comments section. Continue Reading »

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February 4th 2010
African American Job Search / Career Management Resources – Part 1 – 40+ Black Professional Associations.

From Global Diversity Solutions. Posted under Diversity & Job Search

During Black History Month we are launching a series of posts listing web resources including professional associations, advocacy groups, corporate employee networks/resource groups, job portals, blogs and books that support African American career advancement and contributions in the workplace, as well as, educating employers on recruitment, training, retention and advancement to achieve more inclusive workplaces. Below is a sampling of more than forty national African American Professional Associations. Read Multicultural Professional Associations Can Advance Your Job Search and Career Management to learn how to leverage the programs and services these organizations provide. Continue Reading »

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January 29th 2010
Career Resolutions Latino’s Can Keep In 2010 – Part 2

From Murray A. Mann. Posted under Diversity & Latino & Networking

In Career Resolutions Latino's Can Keep In 2010 - Part 1, we discused that 2010 is the Year of the Latino Professional and "Easy Resolutions Latinos Can Keep."  It is 30 days into the new year, do you know where your resolutions are?

    Career Resolutions that have Worked for Other Latino Professionals

    Want to take your career to the next level? Consider these:

    • Create a career portfolio (physical and / or electronic) to record contributions, special projects, and career accomplishments, no matter how small they may seem. Check out the free tools at VisualCV.com or iHispano.com. Continue Reading »

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    January 27th 2010
    Career Resolutions Latino’s Can Keep In 2010 – Part 1

    From Murray A. Mann. Posted under Diversity & Interviewing & Latino & Networking

    For Immediate Release (for those who have not figured it out yet): 2010 has been designated as the Year of the Latino Professional. Prominent players that contributed to this selection include:

    • Employers must be competitive locally and/or globally and have set significant goals for Latino recruitment, retention, and upward mobility.
    • Colleges and Universities are evolving programs to address the needs of Latino students, alumni, and the companies that employ us.
    • Mainstream and Latino Professional Organizations for launching more major initiatives to improve our professional growth and career advancement.
    • YOU who is dedicated to your professional evolution.

    In the spirit of the New Year and the Year (decade or millennium) of the Latino Professional, we encourage you make career resolutions that are a combination of those that challenge you to grow, some that are easily achievable, and an anti-resolution or two. Successful resolutions are founded in results-driven S.M.A.R.T. goals which are: Continue Reading »

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    January 22nd 2010
    PROFILE: Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity Conference

    From Global Diversity Solutions. Posted under Diversity & Women

    Securing the D&I Future: Evolving Strategies, Meaningful Outcomes March 17 - 18, 2010 Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN About the Conference The Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity is one of the largest and most effective diversity and inclusion conferences in the country. The Forum provides a compelling learning experience fostering business and thought leadership and results-driven practices in workplace diversity and inclusion. Continue Reading »

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    January 19th 2010
    During National Mentoring Month Build a Strong Career Board of Advisors (Career Compadres) Step-By-Step

    From Murray A. Mann. Posted under Diversity & Latino

    National studies confirm that individuals who have mentors are significantly more successful in their careers than those who do not. Mentoring is beneficial for everyone and at all levels of the career continuum. The research shows that having a strong core of advisors and mentors is even more crucial for Latin careerists.

    Click on the links below to access a step-by-step guide via posts on this site. Continue Reading »

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    October 5th 2009
    NSHMBA National Conference Onsite Professional Development & Career Services

    From Murray A. Mann. Posted under Diversity & Interviewing & Latino & Networking

    Professional Development Day Thursday, October 8th Join fellow Hispanic professionals for a day of insightful leadership development and networking facilitated by top-level executives and authors! Seminars explore topics in Career Development, Communications, Diversity, Finance, Leadership and Strategy. PDD sessions are open to ALL conference registrants. Visit Professional Development Day online for program schedule, session descriptions and speaker profiles. Continue Reading »

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    September 20th 2009
    Free Webinar for Latinos “The Executive Coaching Advantage” 1pm CDT Thurs 9/24 by Nat Soc Hispanic MBAs http://tinyurl.com/execwebinar

    From Murray A. Mann. Posted under Diversity & Latino

    NSHMBA Professional Webinar Series presents: In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business climate, Hispanic executives need to not only keep up with the pace of the market, but also remain proactive in developing their own abilities. This informative seminar will address coaching by: Continue Reading »

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    July 26th 2009
    Reflections on U.S. Immigration Past, Present and Future as the Reform Debate Resumes

    From Murray A. Mann. Posted under Diversity & Latino

    I am writing from the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) press room reviewing today’s Chicago Tribune article about “vitriolic climate” created by some opponents to organization’s advocacy for the Dream Act and position that Congress must commit to comprehensive immigration reform to achieve a workable and sustainable solution.

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    July 25th 2009
    Free National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Career Fair in Chicago Sunday July 25 Has it All – Employers, Career Coaches, Workshops, The Illinois workNet System and More

    From Murray A. Mann. Posted under Diversity & Unsyndicated

    Career Fair is a unique opportunity to further your job search by taking advantage of real job opportunities, career workshops, coaching and assisted online search services. Click here for more details

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