Latinos@Work

March 20, 2012 - Free Job Search /Career Makeover Day in Minneapolis

Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity's Free Career Services and Career Fair

Minneapolis Convention Center

Career Management Center

Tuesday March 20, 2012 Noon-8:00pm

Wednesday March 21, 2012 8:00am-4:00pm

Career Fair

Wednesday March, 21 2012 9:30am-5:00pm

Career Management Center

Career experts will help you fine-tune your résumé, deliver a compelling elevator pitch, prepare for interviews, and improve job search strategies at the 2012 Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity Conference Career Management Center on March 20 and 21 and Career Fair on March 21. Visit the Career Fair Candidates Page for more information.

The Career Management Center is your #1 destination prior to attending the 2012 Career Fair and throughout the day.

“After using the Career Management Center, I landed a job I love. Before, my job search was going nowhere. Everyone attending the Career Fair should go to the Center first!” - Evelyn Gabriel

You will receive individual coaching from leading résumé, career management, and human resources practitioners.

Whether you are in transition, currently employed, or looking for ways to advance your career, the Center has specialized services to assist you. 

• Résumé Critique Clinic
• Résumé Editing Computer & Printing Center
• Mock Interview Clinic
• Elevator Pitch Practice Clinic
• Job Search Coaching
• Job Search Workshops

Not only is the Multicultural Forum’s Career Management Center a must visit for your Career Fair Success

Best yet – it is free!

Career Fair

Sign up for the Career Fair today to have your résumé viewed by participating companies in advance!

Companies are seeking candidates who hold or are pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the fields of: accounting, consulting, communications, engineering, finance, government, health care, human resources, information management, information technology, management, marketing, operations and sales.

Register today for this can't miss opportunity to makeover your career. Walk-ins welcome.

The Career Management Center is managed by the MulticulturalCareerCoaches.com and MulticulturalResumes.com, divisions of Global Diversity Solutions Group LLC. We would like to thank the volunteer career coaches from the following organizations.

• Career Thought Leaders
• Minnesota Career Development Association
• Minnesota Coaches Association
• Professional Diversity Network
• National Resume Writers' Association
• The Twin Cities Human Resource Association
• Workplace Coach Institute, Inc.

Posted by Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias

Principals, Global Diversity Solutions Group LLC, MulticulturalCareerCoaches.com and MulticulturalResumes.com

Career Resolutions Latinos Can Keep In 2012 - Part 1

For Immediate Release (for those who have not figured it out yet): 2012 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:

Specific

Measurable

Action Oriented

Realistic

Time-Constrained

The 2010 Resolution that will Rock Your World: MY CAREER IS JOB #1

This is a big, life-changing resolution. It requires that you take an active role in your career awareness on a day-to-day basis. When the "career management mentality" becomes second nature to you, you'll not only achieve your goals but will become a better, more effective and more valuable asset to your employers.

To develop S.M.A.R.T. goals and make your career a priority:

• Internalize the mantra "tu eres el arquitecto de tu propio destino - you are the master of your own destiny." Read Twelve Characteristics of Latino Career Success and Latin@Work's other job search and career management aricles.
• Take a project management approach to your career and adopt the mindset that YOU are the client or assignment. Write out your plan, assess your options, analyze your resources, and focus on activities that will help you achieve your goals.
• Define career success on your own terms.
• "Envision" your career -- one, five, ten, and 20 years out. Visualize in detail the work you do, your physical surroundings, the people in your professional circle, and the feelings you have at this stage of your career.

To be successful in your career, you must be willing to invest in yourself and take a proactive approach to career development and management. Like anything that is worthwhile, it will take action, persistence, and time. The steps to achieving your MY CAREER IS JOB #1 resolution will be discussed in detail in our next article.

Easy Resolutions that Latino Professionals Can Keep

Put the following items on your "to do" list: 

Connect with Corporate Diversity And Hispanic Employee Networks to Improve Job Search and Career Success

Connecting with company-based Diversity and Hispanic Employee Networks (also called Affinity or Employee Resource Groups/ERGs) is an important strategy to add to your career management toolkit. These are in-house organizations comprised of multicultural and/or Latino employees and often receive formal corporate support for their activities. 

ERGs play a key role in improving a company's diversity competence. Most networks are active participants in the recruitment, development, and retention of Latino employees. Many also serve as business-focused resource groups driving initiatives that  increase the corporation’s competitive advantage.

These networks are growing rapidly throughout corporate America ranging from the AT&T’s HACEMOS, General Mill’s Hispanic Network, PepsiCo’s Adelante to Xerox’s Hispanic Association for Professional Advancement. 

For Latino Job Seekers

Diversity and Hispanic Employee Networks can facilitate an entrée into the company of your choice.

You can contact members of the affinity group to gain inside knowledge of:

• Potential employment opportunities
• Appropriate hiring managers
• Navigating the selection processs
• How to have your resume referred past the gatekeepers into the hands of decision makers; sometimes with a recommendation to invite you to an interview
• Preparing for the interview
• Corporate culture
• Working environment for Latinos at the company you have targeted  

For Latino Employees 

Diversity and Hispanic Employee Networks enrich their members by providing a forum for people from similar backgrounds, culture, and interests to come together to network, develop personally and professionally, identify issues of concern, and provide mutual support and advocacy. They share information, reduce feelings of isolation, address issues of common concern, and create bonds to other employees and the company. The groups also can enhance the member visibility that results in key assignments and promotional opportunities.

Accessing Employee Networks

Affinity groups can be found on through Latino professional associations and company websites. Try the instructions below for those employers you are interested in.

• Go to the company website
• Usually you will find a diversity link on the home page, about the company, commitment and / or in the careers links
• Search the diversity section for a diversity or Hispanic affinity group
• The employee network may have a description, contact information and even it’s own web page. If not contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (or similar function) directly
• Another strategy is use the site map or search options to search for the group

Remember that networking is a two way street. Latinos fought hard to establish Diversity and Hispanic Employee Networks to improve our career opportunities. Take time to support these groups and participate in their activities.

We will be providing employee network contacts and some communication strategies in future posts. You can find out more the groups at the National Council of La Raza’s (NCLR) Hispanic Employee Affinity and Network Groups Resource Guide and DiversityInc.

 ¡BUENA SUERTE!

Posted by Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias

Principals, Global Diversity Solutions Group LLC and MulticulturalResumes.com

Authors, Barron’s The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos

 

Leverage Hispanic/Latino Professional Associations in Your Job Search and Career Management

 

Hispanic/Latino professional associations can play a pivotal role in maximizing career opportunities for Latinos. Many organizations sponsor career centers, job postings, career fairs, professional development, mentoring, networking, professional and student chapters, scholarships, research, advocacy, profession related resources, benefits programs, and social functions. The groups often maintain strategic partnerships with employers that hire from their member's specialized career fields.

A few national organizations, like the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), serve Latino professionals and students from all industries and often joint venture programs with other Hispanic professional groups.  

 Below is a sample list of industry-specific professional associations and some steps you can take to maximize the organizations' resources:

• Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)
• Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)
• Latinos in Social Media (LATISM)
• National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives, Inc. (NAHFE)
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
• National Association of Puerto Rican and Hispanic Social Workers (NAPRHSW)
• National Hispanic Sales Network (NHSN)
• National Latino Police Officers Association (NLPOA)
• National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

A comprehensive list of Latino professional associations with background summaries, service listings and contact information will be added to the Latinos@Work blog.

Action Steps

• Review the organization’s website thoroughly for services and member benefits.
• Identify a chapter in your local area.
• Sign up for the group’s electronic newsletters, eList and mailing list (check privacy policies).
• Search current job postings and check out companies that support the association.
• Submit your resume to the organization’s resume database or job matching system. (Check privacy policies)
• Establish a networking relationship with appropriate staff contacts and members. Use the associations networking tools to initiate contacts with members.
• Participate in the organization’s message boards, forums and blogs for information gathering and networking.
• Attend onsite or online organization events, professional development activities and career fairs/conferences.
• Identify mentorships, student chapters, scholarships, and internships.
• Volunteer if you can.

 ¡BUENA SUERTE!

 

Posted by Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias

Principals, Global Diversity Solutions Group LLC and MulticulturalResumes.com

Authors, Barron’s The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos 

 

HISPANIC Résumé Checklist

In the post HISPANIC Résumés Generate Job Interviews, we discussed the how to craft your résumé to rise above your competition and be selected for consideration by an employer. Below is a checklist to guide you in this process.

• Is my résumé crafted to be read from the hiring official's perspective and does it address the employer's needs?
• Is my résumé focused on a specific job target or theme?
• Does my résumé contain a Professional Profile or Qualifications Summary that communicates my Personal Career Brand – who I am, what I can do, and the value I bring to an organization?
• Does my résumé contain keywords that highlight specific industry, job-target related, bilingual and/or bicultural skills?
• Does it include Latino-specific key words -- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and 
Accounting (ALPFA),Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), Latinos in Social Media (LATISM), National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA),  officer, member, volunteer . . .?
• Does my résumé emphasize my quantifiable / qualifiable accomplishments and skills?
• Does my résumé illustrate how I can handle the job? That I have positive work attitudes, solid interpersonal skills and a willingness to go above and beyond what is expected?
• Is my résumé inviting to read? Does the layout look professional? Is there adequate white space? Are the fonts readable? Is the résumé printed on quality paper?
• Does my résumé demonstrate soft and transferable skills such as verbal and written communication, organization, leadership, planning, aptitude for learning, adaptability, creativity, resourcefulness, problem solving and work ethic?
• Does my résumé include plenty of active verbs (managed, coordinated, planned, implemented, directed, initiated, conducted, completed, recommended, . . .)?
• Is my writing clear, action-oriented, and well organized?
• Are my claims believable, backed up by examples, and measurable results?
• Have I (and others) proofread my résumé for typos, grammar, consistent formatting, and readability?
• Does my résumé contain dedicated professional contact information including an job search only email address? Examples: Marisol.Sosa@isp.com (a different service such as gmail), JorgeDiaz_MBA@isp.com, Rosa@RosaMartinez.com
• Have I tested the plain text or ASCII version of my résumé to ensure its internet functionality?
• Will my résumé make it passed a 15 to 60 second initial screening?
• Will my résumé pass the recruiter or hiring official's detailed scrutiny?
• Does my résumé provide the framework for an exceptional interview?

 ¡BUENA SUERTE!

 Posted by Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias

Principals, Global Diversity Solutions Group LLC and MulticulturalResumes.com

Authors, Barron’s The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos 

HISPANIC Resumes Generate Job Interviews

 

HISPANIC résumés are persuasive career marketing tools that set you apart from the competition in today's tough job market.

HISPANIC résumés are dynamic and honest portraits of "Brand YOU." 

HISPANIC résumés are crafted to be read from the hiring official's perspective. Companies are seeking employees to satisfy some kind need: The need to be more competitive, expand business, make or save money, improve productivity, save time, attract or retain customers, build relationships, solve problems, and so on.  

Seven Key Factors of a HISPANIC Résumé:

High-impact summaries of measurable achievements: Your résumé should focus on contributions, core competencies, and skills, with emphasis on what you can accomplish and how you can contribute to the bottom line. 

Illustrate your capabilities: Examples of personal and work attributes -- like detail orientation, communication abilities, team working skills, and the ability to multitask -- should be added to the résumé in context to illustrate your competence and ability to contribute to the bottom line. 

Strategically aim toward your job target: Your résumé should demonstrate your ability to perform the job by focusing on relevant keyword skills and industry buzzwords. If you are seeking employment in more than one industry, or at more than one level, prepare different versions of your résumé. 

Professional in appearance: A good résumé should be eye appealing and have plenty of white space to invite readability and emphasize critical points. The format should also be well organized and designed in a style that is appropriate for the job target.  

Actively advocate and sell your candidacy: A Professional Profile or Qualifications Summary at the beginning of the résumé is crucial to advocating your candidacy and capturing readers' interest. It provides a quick overview of your experience and expertise, and establishes who you are, what you can do, and how you can benefit the organization. 

No errors: In résumé writing, attention to detail reflects your professionalism and commitment to excellence. To ensure accuracy, the résumé should be proofed several times (by yourself and others) for typos, correct grammar use, formatting consistency, and readability. Even one typo can doom your résumé to the recycling bin.  

Internet savvy and keyword loaded: The résumé processing systems used by the majority of employers search for keywords to determine whether you are a match for job vacancies. Without the proper keywords, your résumé will sit unnoticed in a company's database. To ensure that your résumé has the right keywords, research your job target to determine the most important hard skills, soft skills, work experience, and industry terminology for your field.  

Compelling and Inviting: If you do a good job of writing and formatting your résumé, stressing the right keywords and accomplishments -- and making readability a priority -- hiring officials are much more likely to see you as a "must interview".

Check out the HISPANIC Résumé Checklist in our next post.

¡BUENA SUERTE!

 

Posted by Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias

Principals, Global Diversity Solutions Group LLC and MulticulturalResumes.com

Authors, Barron’s The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos 

Seeking HR-Diversity-Career Management Professionals to Assist at 2011 National Society of Hispanic MBAs Career Expo - Career Management Center

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) is recruiting HR, diversity and career professionals to volunteer to critique résumés, conduct mock interviews and provide career coaching at the 2011 Annual Conference and Career Expo - Career Management Center. The event will be held from October 13th-15th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
 

This year’s conference is expected to attract more than 8,000 attendees and over 250 corporate and academic exhibitors.

NSHMBA is known as one of the premier Hispanic organizations in the country and works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management of the nation’s diverse workforce.

Colleagues who have participated in previous national conferences have called this event one of the best volunteer opportunities they have experienced providing not only an opportunity to build pro bono hours but also to work with top talent at an exciting and vibrant event.

To learn more about the 2011 NSHMBA National Conference and Career Management Center, click on the following links:

http://www.nshmba.org/2011_conference/attendee and http://www.nshmba.org/2011_conference/career_management_center

You can volunteer directly online through our dedicated career expert registration system at: http://www.nshmba.org/conference/CMC-Volunteer. The system will allow you to secure your free registration, conference badge, benefits, set-up your volunteer schedule and identify your coaching preferences, including target audience.

CAREER MANAGEMENT CENTER HOURS / VOLUNTEER SLOTS

You may volunteer for hourly, half-day or full day slots for any of the following days:

• Thursday, October 13: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 14: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 15: 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
 

We want to make this experience a win-win for all our volunteers.  As part of this effort half and full-day volunteers will be provided with:

• Extended refreshments or Lunch
• Parking
• Entrance to the Career Expo
• Access to Professional Development Day workshops
• General receptions and networking events during all three days of the conference
 

Additional Volunteer Benefits

Volunteers with 12 or more hours will have access to invitation only sessions and events.

Career experts may prepare a one-page handout with résumé or career tips and business contact information for distribution.

CAREER MANAGEMENT CENTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

You may volunteer for one or more of the following areas.

• Résumé Clinic: HR and career management experts will spend approximately 10 to 15 minutes critiquing a job seekers résumé.
 
• Mock Interview Clinic: Formal interviews are scheduled for 20 to 30 minutes. Interviewers will be provided with interview questions and critique form.
 
• Elevator Speech Clinic: Coaches will spend 5 -10 minutes assisting individuals with their introductions for networking, Career Expo booths and formal onsite interviews.
 
• Job Search Clinic: Coaches will spend approximately 15 to 20 minutes assisting participants on their specific job search needs.
 
• Career Management for Professionals and Executives: Coaches will spend approximately 20 to 30 minutes assisting working professionals on their specific career management needs.
• Entrepreneurial Coaching: Coaches will spend approximately 20-30 minutes assisting individuals who are preparing to start their own business or seeking assistance in growing their businesses.

The Center will also have a computer center for editing and reproducing résumés.

We will provide you with onsite instructions and resource material for each of the above services when you volunteer.

If you have any questions, contact Murray A. Mann or Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias at CareerCoach@nshmba.org and 312-404-3108.

Career Resolutions Latinos Can Keep In 2011 - Part 1

For Immediate Release (for those who have not figured it out yet): 2011 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:

Specific

Measurable

Action Oriented

Realistic

Time-Constrained

The 2010 Resolution that will Rock Your World: MY CAREER IS JOB #1

This is a big, life-changing resolution. It requires that you take an active role in your career awareness on a day-to-day basis. When the "career management mentality" becomes second nature to you, you'll not only achieve your goals but will become a better, more effective and more valuable asset to your employers.

To develop S.M.A.R.T. goals and make your career a priority:

• Internalize the mantra "tu eres el arquitecto de tu propio destino - you are the master of your own destiny." Read Twelve Characteristics of Latino Career Success and Latin@Work's other job search and career management aricles.
• Take a project management approach to your career and adopt the mindset that YOU are the client or assignment. Write out your plan, assess your options, analyze your resources, and focus on activities that will help you achieve your goals.
• Define career success on your own terms.
• "Envision" your career -- one, five, ten, and 20 years out. Visualize in detail the work you do, your physical surroundings, the people in your professional circle, and the feelings you have at this stage of your career.

To be successful in your career, you must be willing to invest in yourself and take a proactive approach to career development and management. Like anything that is worthwhile, it will take action, persistence, and time. The steps to achieving your MY CAREER IS JOB #1 resolution will be discussed in detail in our next article.

Easy Resolutions that Latino Professionals Can Keep

Put the following items on your "to do" list: 

Take Advantage of the 2010 NSHMBA National Conference Career Center for Job Search & Career Management Success

Open to all Latino professionals, the 2010 National Society of Hispanic MBAs Career Conference & Career Expo  includes a comprehensive Career Management Center. You will receive coaching from over 100 leading career and human resources experts. The conference will be held on October 21-23 in Chicago. The Center will be open on the first two days. Services include:  

  Collateral Career Services                Coaching

Résumé Critiques Mock Interview Sessions Elevator Pitch Practice Résumé Editing Computer Stations and Printers

Job Search Professionals@Work Executives Entrepreneurial Success

Résumé Critiques Your résumé is the key to opening the door to an interview. Our experts will work with you to edit and enhance your résumé and cover letters. Personal résumé critique Specific recommendations on improving your résumé Industry-specific résumé development questionnaires and tools transferred to your portable flash drive for use on your computer - Hard copies available Résumé and cover letter writing checklists Résumé Editing Computer Stations and Printers   Mock Interview Sessions Learn to turn your interview into a job offer. Our experts will work with you to strengthen your interviewing skills. 20-minute structured one-on-one mock interview with experienced coaches and HR professionals. Receive immediate feedback and recommendations Interview preparation worksheets   Elevator Pitch Practice Making a critical first impression with employers can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our experts will work with you to craft your 30-120 second elevator speech. Practice your introduction to Career Expo exhibitors Rehearse your formal interview opening Hone your networking conversations   What to Bring Hard copies of your résumé Flash drive containing your résumé for editing at the Computer Stations and Printers and to receive Word versions of résumé development worksheets, as well as, other career management tools.    Career Management Center Coaching Partners   The Career Management Center is coordinated by Global Diversity Solutions Group LLC and JobSearchGuideforLatinos.com Posted by Murray A. Mann Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias Authors, Barron's The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos

Job Search Coaching Create a blueprint for a successful job search. Receive one-on-one coaching to address your specific job search needs, including: Managing your job search campaign Marketing your résumé and cover letters effectively Layoff survival guidance Successful networking techniques Leverage online tools and social networking sites Generating interviews and getting past gatekeepers Salary negotiation Navigating the Career Expo Checklist Professionals@Work Coaching Today more than ever, professionals need to be conscientious in managing their careers for job security and advancement. Receive personal coaching to take your career to the next level. Navigating the Workplace Managing the performance review process Critical conversations and communication skills Leveraging career advisors, mentors and sponsors Building a successful personal brand Managing your online identity Your specific issues Executive Coaching Life in the C-suite presents unique pressures and challenges. Our senior coaches bring real life experience to help you address critical issues in your career. Managing your career as an executive Leadership development strategies Navigating the C-Suite Entrepreneurial Coaching Will you be one of the 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in 2012? Meet with industry experts dedicated to your success. What does it take to be an entrepreneur Launching a new enterprise Managing your business Mainstream and MBE funding and business support

 

 

 

Seeking HR / Career Coach Volunteers for the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Conference & Career Expo - Career Management Center

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) is recruiting volunteers to critique résumés, conduct mock interviews and provide career coaching at 2010 Annual Conference and Career Expo Career Management Center. The event will be held from October 21 - 23 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

This year’s conference is expected to attract more than 8,000 attendees and over 250 corporate and academic sponsors. NSHMBA is known as one of the premier Hispanic organizations in the country and works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management of the nation’s diverse workforce. 

Colleagues who have participated in previous national conferences have called this event one of the best volunteer opportunities they have experienced providing not only an opportunity to build pro bono hours but also to work with top talent at an exciting and vibrant event.

Here are the links to learn more about the 2010 NSHMBA National Conference 

and Career Management Center

CAREER MANAGEMENT CENTER HOURS / VOLUNTEER SLOTS

You may volunteer for hourly, half-day or full day slots for any of the following days.

Thursday, October 21:   10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 22:          9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS

1. Half and full-day volunteers will be provided with:

•       Extended refreshments and/or Lunch
•       Parking
•       Entrance to the Career Expo
•       Access to Professional Development Day workshops
•       General receptions and networking events during all three days of the conference

2. Volunteers with 12 or more hours will have access to invitation only sessions and events.

3. Career experts may prepare a one-page handout with résumé or career tips and business contact information for distribution.

CAREER MANAGEMENT CENTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

1. Résumé Clinic: HR and career management experts will spend approximately 10 to 15 minutes critiquing a job seekers résumé.

2. The Mock Interview Clinic: Formal interviews are scheduled for 20 to 30 minutes. Interviewers will be provided with interview questions and critique form.

3. Elevator Speech Area: Coaches will spend 5 -10 minutes assisting individuals with their introductions for networking, Career Expo booths and formal onsite interviews.

4. Job Search Clinic: Coaches will spend approximately 15 to 20 minutes assisting participants on their specific job search needs.

5. Career Management for Professionals: Coaches will spend approximately 20 to 30 minutes assisting working professionals on their specific career management needs.

The Center will also have a computer center for editing and reproducing résumés.

NSHMBA will provide onsite instructions and resource material for each of the above services.

Your can volunteer directly online at https://www.goeshow.com/hispanic/annual/2010/CMC_Reg_Form.cfm. The system will allow you to secure your free registration, conference badge, benefits, set-up your volunteer schedule and identify your coaching preferences, including target audience.

If you have any questions, contact Murray A. Mann or Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias at CareerCoach@nshmba.org / 312-404-3108.