The School or Community Agency Within Which You Work Has

question 24

Essay

The school or community agency within which you work has a large Puerto Rican community, many of whom still speak Spanish in the home. Assuming your main language is not Spanish, what are some things that you can do to work more effectively with this group? If you come from a Puerto Rican or Spanish background, what advice would you give to English-speaking interviewers?

---

Definitions:

Labor

Represents the human effort, both physical and mental, used in the production of goods and services.

Rent

The payment made for the use of a property, such as land, a building, or an apartment, typically on a monthly basis.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of goods or services that a business produces.

Labor Costs

The total expenses incurred by employing labor, including wages, salaries, and benefits.