The “young turks” I have referred to are actually experienced onlline recruiting professionals whose voices can now be heard through the magic of blogging.

Joel “Cheezhead” Cheesman, an online recruiting veteran going all the way back to 1997 with E-Span and now a search engine optimization (SEO) guru, has been in online recruiting almost as long as the “old dog”. Blogging has provided a platform for him to show his brilliance — and what a job he has done!

Bob Wilson’s previous work includes development of visionary workforce information systems, skill match applications, and customer-focused Internet services that received eight national awards for innovation and customer service. He worked 11 years with the Oregon Employment Department. His blog is well thought out and he does some great analytical work. I’ve learned a lot from him.

Jim Stroud is another “young turk” who has been around a while. Jim is a seasoned executive and technical recruiting specialist who has worked with industry-leading U.S. corporations providing recruitment and recruitment marketing strategies, online research, and competitive intelligence. I have really enjoyed Jim’s blog. He does a tremendous job incorporating humor into his work.

Again, “young turks” all — but they have been around and know what they are talking about.