We all set them. And most of the time, fail miserably. That's because we focus on the grandiose versus aiming for the realistic. When you think about what 2008 will bring for your organization, you must

keep in mind what is reasonably obtainable, and at the same time,

challenging. Now is the time to develop a solid business plan. As a

Recruiter or HR Executive, are you setting yourself up to succeed or

fail? Are your objectives designed to meet the business and HR…

The latest batch of online recruitment news may leave you wondering just how 2008 is going to play out.

On the one hand scepticism over the employment market, particularly in the US, is taking its toll. Monster's share price hit a two-year low today, amid concerns that digital recruitment advertising activity is cooling off.

On the flip side, recent <more>…

Here’s something to consider whether you’re a Recruiter who uses email to network with potential candidates or a candidate who’s using email to submit a Resume and find a job.

According to this report from eMarketer, Wednesday is the best day to email.

The debate has raged for as long as email marketing has…

So you've learned everything there is to know on how to create a successful resume and cover letter. You should be able to grab the potentials employers attention with ease now that you will be attaching

a cover letter to your resume as well, but to make an even better

lasting impression follow these next few tips to be as successful in

your job hunt as possible in regards to your professional profile.



Tip #1: Use cream, gray, off-white…

OK - so I wasn’t actually "featured" on ESPN, but my email has been blowing up for the last hour or so because I was just on ESPN for the second time in less than a year.

Now the backstory. I grew up about 45 minutes from the University of Illinois. A friend of mine named Thad Matta is the head men’s basketball coach at…

A lack of specificity is not something I am normally accused of.

But recently I had a conversation with someone who asked for much more, specifics that is. So here is a bullet-point-specific-article on China, and about what you can expect to see if you have to come here to do HR or recruitment in 2008. It might get you up to speed quicker than a narrative.

If you are from China it might give you some perspective on what…

As posted on my MN Headhunter Blog:

Celebrates 10 years, more like survives.

10 years is a long time to do something. Other than being a recruiter and a Gopher football fan I am not sure what else I have done for 10 years. Besides obvious things like being a son, friend, etc.

Ten years, 2 months to be exact. I am not big on anniversary dates so I missed…

As someone who has interviewed many people over the years, I can tell you that it is obvious to the interviewer which applicants have properly prepared for the interview, which applicants have prepared a little, and who hasn't prepared at all.

Thanks to the Internet, you don't need to put in a huge amount of effort to dig up useful information in preparation for your interview. Focus on researching three categories of information:

1. The company
2. The…

Local Na8ion features how-to information and guides on free or low-cost methods of Local Internet Marketing or Local Online Marketing, Local Online Advertising, Local Blog Marketing, using social media…

What is your personal process when buying a big ticket item (car, boat, house, etc)? Never thought about it? Well you have one, everyone does, and it’s this process that both managers and candidates alike go through in deciding to offer someone a job or to accept one.

So if…

I will not immediately resort to quick searches…

Sometimes the temptation to take off running on your search (prior to finishing reading the job description) is just too overwhelming. This is especially true you are challenged to find “the…

If you are currently employed, keeping your job search discrete can be challenging. Even so, it’s absolutely critical that you maintain a level of discretion so that you do not jeopardize your current work status.

It’s best to keep your job search under wraps at your current job so that you are no put into a compromising situation. To help you, we’ve prepared a short list of…

Today is my first day of having to drive into and work in the office. I have worked so long from my home that I'm kind of in shock. I have to get up an hour earlier, dress up with actual makeup on my face :), drive the 'Mom Taxi' before and after work, arrange for someone to pick up my kids from school, use more gas, and pay for lunch (since I forgot to bring mine today). I had forgotten how…

It’s 2008 and with everyone refreshed and energised after the festive break it’s no surprise there are already some interesting stories emerging.

First off, two job boards have updated their sites:

Monster’s UK site had a face-lift at the turn of the year, which we now know is part…

According to an article from youngmoney.com 85% of companies use internships and similar practical education programs as a strategy for recruiting full-time employees.



In addition to creating a pipeline of able candidates, internships give the…

Yahoo HotJobs! has a monthly feature called “The Recruiter Roundtable” where they present a topic to a group of recruiting experts and share their collected responses.…