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How to Ace a Job Interview Over the Phone

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You’ve been sending your resume out to anyone who seemed remotely interested, hoping to find something to fit your needs or maybe even that dream job you’ve always wanted. When you finally get that initial phone call from a company,…
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Why Unemployment Can Kill You

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Unemployment kills not only dreams and careers, but it also affects the mental and physical health of the unemployed. Just ask people who are unemployed. Lessy Diaz is unemployed. She feels frustrated because she has worked all of her life…
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Latin American Countries Provide Better Maternity Leave than US

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Many of us American mamis have ancestors who came from Latin America in search of a better life. But when you compare maternity leave policies across the Americas you realize that, in this regard at least, we might have been better off had…
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Job Searches and Social Media

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A majority of companies now recruit employees through social media. Here are some tips for using your social network to help you land a job. Hint: Twitter is better and more popular than Facebook among job seekers and recruiters. Remember to…
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How to Negotiate With Your Boss

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Knowing how to negotiate with your boss can sound like a nightmare for most women—most of us fear the outcome and don’t really know how to frame our argument in a successful way. As women, we feel that when we confront our bosses about…
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Lessons from 4 Women Living Their Dreams

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Ever wonder how you can quit your job and achieve your dreams? These four Latinas have found their calling. And as one of the women says, “If you follow your passion you will have a fulfilled life. Fear is what paralyzes you. Money will…
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Why Are There Not More Latinas in Congress?

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Of the 24 Latinos serving in Congress, only seven are women, according to figures from the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed officials (NALEO). We spoke to Latina elected officials in two big Latino states, California…

Is Vacation Time Disappearing?

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Technology and social media have done wonders to free many workers from the confines of office cubicles, allowing us to work from home, from coffee shops, or during a long commute. Unfortunately, all of this freedom comes with a down side—our…
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Recent Grads Rejoice: The Job Market is Improving

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Recent grads have reason to celebrate more than just making through the last four years of school. The job market continues to improve with hiring for those possessing a bachelor’s degree expected to surge up to 10 percent in 2012. This infographic…