1.) Head over to https://www.google.com/alerts and sign in with a google account! Yes, you need a google account to use google alerts!
2.) Let create one with your name. I added IT person. Hit Show Option to see the screen below!
3.) This is important. We want to know if google finds something as it happens.
Change these settings: How often - As It Happens, How many - All, and Deliver to your email.
4.) Hit that Save button! Your off to a good start.