Best Careers For Bilingual Latinos (Paperback)

by G. Kenig (Author) "Downsizing, restructuring, reengineering...these have been the buzzwords of the 1980s and 1990s..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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YA-A well-researched, especially well-written career guide. After interviewing hundreds of Latino professionals, Kenig has put together this up-to-the-minute reference. In the first chapter, she emphasizes the increasingly urgent need employers have for bilingual employees. She reminds Latino readers of the particular strengths they have and how to market those skills to get the jobs they want. In the second chapter, she discusses the challenges a Latino might face in the workplace because of ethnic differences and stereotypes. She offers tips for understanding the rules of the game, redirecting racial and ethnic conversations to focus on job performance, and recognizing office politics. In the third chapter, the author continues to build on a consistent theme-making the most of what you have to succeed, including networking and identifying mentors. The remaining sections identify and examine the top seven fields for bilingual Latinos: health care, financial services, technology, sales and marketing, public service, professional services, and international opportunities. In sections called "The Passion Factor: What Do You Like Most about Your Occupation?" the author includes interviews and quotes from people in the various fields. Each chapter concludes with suggested reading and additional sources of information, including Web sites.-Cynthia J. Rieben, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA

Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Best Careers for Bilingual Latinos How to find a job in "hot" industries, leverage Hispanic language and culture skills, deal with stereotypes, handle job interviews, and play the corporate game.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844245410
• ISBN-13: 978-0844245416
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #945,518 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Bilinguals, June 2, 2000

By	Raul Espinosa (Clemson, South Carolina) - See all my reviews

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No so great but thanks for trying, August 27, 2003

By	A. Giraldo (MA) - See all my reviews

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Latino Job Seekers, January 19, 2007

By	Murray A. Mann "Diversity Consultant and Auth... (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.