We may be living in a global economy, but the fact remains: There are some subtle — and some not-so-subtle — differences between the way employment interviews are conducted in the United States and in Latin America. To help you better prepare for U.S. interviews, LatPro took time recently to speak with two experts in the field of employment training: experts who have made it their business to coach Hispanic job candidates and employers in cross-cultural interviewing techniques.

For many job seekers, salary negotiation can be the most intimidating part of the employment search process. It can be even more nerve-wracking if you happen to be a foreign professional who is unsure about the “rules” of salary negotiation in the United States. While it may feel like an uncomfortable situation, U.S. employers are prepared for potential hires to negotiate compensation. By using some simple negotiating techniques, you can increase your annual salary.   

In most corporations and companies, work and tasks are organized first by function and then by position. Unfortunately, many organizations don’t take the appropriate time or resources to review and readjust this organizational structure, and this can impact your salary.

About 95% of medium and large size organizations use job descriptions to analyze and determine a job’s value. If your official job description doesn't reflect what you really do within your organization, your career and compensation could be suffering.

For some people, picking up the phone and calling a senior-level executive whom they don't know and have never met is about the most intimidating idea imaginable. We (often falsely) believe that this busy, important person won't want to talk to us. The truth is that no one gets ahead in this world without the assistance of others, and in order to get help you have to ask someone who is in a position to give it to you.

Career fairs are a great way to network with a variety of employers at one time. To help you make the most out of your job fair experience, we'd like to share some important recommendations from our career experts here at LatPro.com. By following these tips, you’ll be able to navigate job fairs effectively and confidently while making a great impression on employers!

Learn the etiquette of networking and what to expect from informational interviews. How to establish rapport, exchange information, ask for advice and extend your network of professional contacts.

When searching for a job, there is no such thing as an unimportant detail. Every aspect that you present to an employer should reflect a professional image and if you're asking potential employers to contact you at an email like lovetoparty@hotmail.com or hotgirl22@yahoo.com, chances are you aren't making the best impression. Details like this shouldn't be overlooked -- they combine to create an overall picture of who you are. And while your love of partying may impress friends, it’s unlikely to be a strong selling point in your job search!

If your resume isn't being viewed by recruiters and employers as often as you'd like, the problem could be your Public Resume Title. Unlike your Private Resume Title (which is only visible to you), your Public Resume Title can be seen by employers. Like a good newspaper headline, it should convince recruiters to click on your resume for the full story.

A resume should be informative at a glance, targeted, brief, error-free and visibly crisp. Learn the common sense rules and key elements of the U.S. resume.