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Best Careers For Bilingual Latinos

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Finally there is a useful book written for bilinguals. The author helps to better understand the different issues that we encounter in the job market. It begins with the current trends in the Hispanic labor market, cultural strengths, and the basics for a successful career. What I like most is the way that she structured the book: by separating the top 7 industries for bilinguals, you don't have to read the entire book to find out how things are in your field. It does a good job describing specific requirements for each job and it gives average earning information. It will not give you specific names of companies. Instead, it gives you organizations through you can network. I recommend this book for anyone who would like to achieve more by taking advantage of their bilingual skills.

Although I enjoyed reading Ms. Kenig's book, I didn't find much value in the information presented for two reasons: 1) the bulk of the book is a compilation of data that can be easily obtained for free from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and 2)most of the inferences about the Latino labor market are made based on anecdotal information; there was no research done by the author to substantiate her points.
I commend the author for writing a book on the subject, but the content needs much substance and depth.

Graciela Kenig has set the bar for providing critical and user friendly career information to Latino job seekers, career coaches and employers. Kenig shows readers how to leverage their culture and language in the job market, workplace and in hot careers for Latinos. This book is not only well-written and researched, but its insights and recommendations stand the test of time. Best Careers for Bilingual Latinos is an essential addition to your career management library.

I thouught this presented a thorough coverage of careers that was culturally targeted in its advice. It is extremely relevant given the growth of the Latino community in this country.

Kenig's book is filled with solid tips for an important and growing population in our diversity-rich society. Once you zero-in on a career, the next step is to market yourself! If we want people to value the skills we offer - step ONE is to show that we value ourselves - by making sure our skills and accomplishments are visible to targeted audiences. If we want people to hire us, promote us, buy from us or invest in our companies, they have to know who we are, what we have accomplished and why they should do business with us! Self-promotion isn't bragging. It is a valuable business tool that men and women must add to their strategies for success. Following a careful step-by-step process will help even the most timid become comfortable with the concept of self-promotion. (from Marion E. Gold, award-winning author of "The Personal Publicity Planner: A Guide to Marketing YOU")

I'm a Brazilian Engineer and heard about your book at LatPro. I'm trying to work in US but the great problem is to find out a Company to sponsor my visa. In which extent should your book helps me?