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Job Opportunities for Latinos—Sales Representative

Sales representatives are people who sell services and goods to business, industry, professional establishments or wholesale and retail outlets. They are those who visit clients to demonstrate use, take orders or show samples of their products and services they offer. Latinos who love to work with different people are those that are perfect in this career. They just have to remember to show their adventurous side, confidence and friendliness in order to excel in this field.

Virgilio Martinez Véliz: Meet the Man Behind the Best Restaurant in Latin America

Lima's restaurant Central has earned the top spot in Latin America's Top 50 Best Restaurant Awards. Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez, the brainchild behind the restaurant's success, received several recognitions on how he artistically and elegantly created the dishes which showcased the diversity and beauty of Peru.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Ditching Michael Pearson? Canadian Drugmaker Hires new CEO Amid Chairman’s Hospitalization

Controversial drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals is reportedly in the process of hiring a new CEO after the hospitalization of its current chairman, Michael Pearson, due to a severe case of pneumonia. Based on the reports, current CFO Robert Rosiello and former CFO Howard Schiller both have the potential to take the CEO spot for an indefinite period.

WHAT'S NEXT: Tinybop Founder Raul Gutierrez Navigates Journey Towards Unlocking Kids' Imaginations

If you're a parent interested in providing some of the best educational software for your kids' mobile devices, you've undoubtedly heard of Tinybop. Its founder and CEO, Raul Gutierrez, has always been interested in software and producing things, but his career followed quite a winding road before his recent success in making imaginative, educational apps for children.

T-Mobile's Binge On Is 'Just Throttling' All Video, Says EFF, Calling for FCC Action

Binge On by T-Mobile isn't a free bonus for customers, it's a throttling strategy that affects all video apps, according to an investigation by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Puerto Rico Readies Lawsuits Following Default

Puerto Rico's government is readying for the legal fallout from its latest default on debt payments, with Gov. Alejandro García Padilla noting that the U.S. territory is trying to anticipate potential lawsuits but admitting that it would be "very hard (to be) 100 percent prepared."

Latinos, Other Minorities Key to Facebook's Focus on Video

Minority users are more prone to watching videos on Facebook than the general population, and that surprising statistic has helped the social network expand its video features over the past two years.

Apple Plans Latin America Expansion, Two Locations to Open in Mexico City

Apple is planning to soon open at least two stores in Mexico City as part of the company’s major expansion efforts in Latin America.

CES 2016: Ford to Increase Research on Self-Driving Cars, Partner With Amazon

Ford also has a deal with drones Ford used the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to detail some of the plans it has for self-driving cars, connected cars and even drones.

US Sues Volkswagen Billions Over Emissions Deception

Volkswagen runs into some trouble as the U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against the company for their alleged violation of the Clean Air Act, according to a report from Reuters. This comes after it was revealed Volkswagen has been installing illegal devices in their vehicles that would cheat emission regulations.

Top 5 Insurance Types that You Must Have in 2016

Insurance policies are around for important reasons. Mainly, they are availed for protection against unforeseen risks in various aspects of life like education, home and death.

Zhor Tech Digitsole's Smartshoe to Launch in Winter 2016 at $450

The company behind the making of smart soles for shoes, Zhor Tech Digitsole, has now designed the "world's first smartshoe" which will be launched in October 2016 at $450.

Job Opportunities for Latinos — Software Engineers

Software engineers or software developers are the people behind the installation, design, maintenance and testing of software systems. Their jobs are more than just playing around with codes. Hired Latinos will play an important role of helping businesses become more efficient, effective and productive by providing better IT Service. They should also have to update their skills in C++, Visual Basic, Linux, NET, Oracle, Smalltalk and Java to keep up with the rapid pace of this profession.

Fast Food Competition Intensifies as Burger King, McDonald’s, Wendy’s Fight for Cheapest Meal Deal

This 2016, fast food competition among notorious chains such as Burger King, McDonald’s and Wendy’s have intensified as they fight to offer the cheapest meal deal ever. But it’s not just the fast food burger giants that are vying for customers who are looking for more food at much lower costs. In fact, Pizza Hut has also launched a seven-item menu for only $5.

Forbes Names 30 Under 30 Millennials who Stand Out in Retail & E-Commerce in 2016

Thirty young entrepreneurs have recently been chosen by Forbes Magazine to be part of their “30 Under 30” in the retail and e-commerce category. This year, 30 millennials from the long-list of nominees were honored for their contributions in venture funding by establishing state-of-the-art e-commerce platforms and Main Street brick-and-mortar stores.

UCLA Dropout Vlad Tenev Named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List in Finance 2016

Forbes Magazine starts the New Year with its annual “30 Under 30” list. And this first quarter of 2016, 600 young innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders are honored for their contributions and influences in revolutionizing business, technology, finance, media, culture and more.

Amazon Eases Customers' 'Predicament by Offering Monthly Payment Terms

Amazon recently announced their new payment terms called Pay Monthly provided by Hitachi Personal Finance.

Brazil-Made Kicks Crossover to Be Sold Globally

Nissan Motor Co's chief executive Carlos Ghosn said on Monday that the company will start selling the Kicks Crossover in Latin America this year.

Latin America's Trade Industry to Expand in Vietnam

With the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement between Vietnam and Latin America, Vietnam sees a trade influx in the coming years.

Air Europa's Fleet to Include Colombia and Ecuador on Their Routes

Air Europa recently announced their presence in Latin America with additional routes now aimed at Colombia and Ecuador.
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