The first born podcast of 2008 is out now, fun packed with a selection of digital recruiting news not to be missed.

This week:

This morning I was re-visiting a search engine called Quintura. Some of you may have heard it before. It came out in late 2005. When it was first released I thought that it was cool but I thought it was just one of those ideas that in my mind was going to fade quickly. Since them Quitura has changed quite a bit and I can now honestly say that they won me over.

It is a great tool, check it out, Quintura…

There's no doubt that the interviewing process can be stressful, not only for the person applying for the job but for those doing the hiring as well. There are ways, however, to make job interviews a more rewarding and successful experience for both parties.



With a little preparation and research, you can make interviewing a…

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for a quick roundup of interesting news from this past weekend.

The message I took from one news item over the weekend was this:

If it’s an effective marketing and recruiting strategy for bin Laden why isn’t it an effective one for many professional Recruiters?

First and foremost, please note that I’m not trying to make light of terrorism and its culture of death and destruction. The…

By Dave Mendoza, Master Cybersleuth, Affiliate Partner, JobMachine Inc.

(720) 733-2022

Sanjay Singh welcomes your Linkedin Invites: View his Linkedin Profile and recommendations, and…

What's the best way to send a Thank You note after an interview? The big debate -- should you send an email, or go the traditional route and hand write a note?

The best approach is both. Candidates like the immediacy of sending an email thanking the interviewer for their time. However, we all know that this is seen as impersonal at best; and at worst it's seen as the easy way out. Handwritten notes are always appreciated, but the

downside is that it can take several days to work…

31 of the Best Careers for 2008…

Not a recruiting story but a project being worked on by a recruiter. Sort of like what the definition of the word "is" is.

As posted on MN Headhunter:

More than a year ago I acquired the domain TwinCitiesBlogs.com. I was not sure what I wanted to do with it but it…

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…