This is the perfect time to capture market share with top talent. The economy is slow, gas prices are through the roof, and it is causing problems everywhere. Employees are looking for jobs closer to home or something better to offset the recent pillage of their pocketbooks. Employees are looking for ways to cut costs, so... [full article »]
Mike Nale
Mike Nale is a managing partner of The Brand Management Group, LLC in Honolulu and is the host and co-producer of the upcoming TV show later this year called ?Help Wanted Hawaii.? Mike has over 10 years of experience as a Recruiting Manager, Work Force Planner, and Advisor to some of Honolulu?s Top companies. As one of Hawaii?s most recognized and respected recruiting experts he enjoys mentoring and coaching recruiting teams and volunteers teaching ?Careers with a Purpose? to high school students through Junior Achievement.
Articles by Mike Nale...
Does Your Recruiting Manager Have AAA?
by Mike Nale Apr 3, 2008
Recruiting is not always easy. The working hours can be long, and the stress may seem never-ending, but when you have a superb team with an excellent manager, those negatives can turn into positives. So how do you produce this superb team? The answer is great leadership, and though it may seem simple, there is a... [full article »]
10 Things That Make Up a Good Video Resume
by Mike Nale Feb 8, 2008
If you have been viewing more video resumes (or, what I like to call “vesumes”) recently, then you are aware of a growing trend that is replacing the standard 8 1/2-by-11-inch paper resume. And, with the speed of technology in our future, you are sure to see more. Since I’m located in Hawaii, I have viewed... [full article »]
The Importance of a Market Analysis
by Mike Nale Oct 5, 2007
The importance of a good market analysis in your area cannot be over emphasized, and whether you’re a large corporation or a small firm, understanding your market will help identify many different factors that can have an impact on your business or clients. As a recruiter or consultant, the employment market analysis will give you an... [full article »]
Creating Interest Among Passive Candidates
by Mike Nale Aug 21, 2007
In today’s competitive search market, it may just take a bit more than a creative voicemail or a tasty phrase in your cold-call in order to entice a passive candidate to entertain a better opportunity. Within my own very tight market in Hawaii, unemployment is at an all-time low and potential passive candidates deal with a... [full article »]
Progressive Referral-Base Networking
by Mike Nale Jul 31, 2007
To capitalize on your referral base network, it’s important to implement different techniques and strategies in order to maximize the return of investment. In this article, I’m going to suggest different techniques or strategies that will continue to build your referral-base network so that it will provide you with a wealth of referred candidates and... [full article »]
