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"We have an internal recruiting team." I hear this a lot from hiring managers I offer my services to. While I respect the role of internal recruiting teams, in most cases they're not cybersecurity industry specialists. As such, they may be limited in their effectiveness in recruiting for security roles. It takes DEEP and BROAD security industry knowledge to be truly effective in recruiting security folks. Learning all of the acronyms in the field takes years of experience and they're always changing... Security professionals have their own motivators, unique skillsets, and clusters of intangible traits not present in any other profession. So do you want the absolute best hire for your open role, or do you just want to put a butt in a seat? I know which one I'd prefer.

I've said this quote many times myself, but working for software companies in the security industry, some of the great internal recruiters that I've worked with like Rachel Ko were awesome at finding really good IT and operational security candidates. But my hires had a lot of overlap with our core business and recruiting strength. If I had worked for 200-person law firm instead of a security company, I'd expect my experience with internal recruiting to be a lot less successful. My view on external recruiters aligns with my view on IT/Security professional services. I ask (myself, generally) some questions: Do we have the skills in-house? If not, do we have someone that can learn the skills adequately in the time-frame need and has the time to use them? If not, will we need the skills in-house full-time? If not, are there other additional skills that a new headcount could have that we do need full-time? If not, then it makes sense to contract the skills instead of hiring them. For me, this usually means paying for consultants to build/install/configure something, and sometimes, but less often, maintain/operate/monitor it.

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Identifying the right candidate for a job is a critical time, and so is the candidate's approach. It's not a game; it's a strategic process. Yet, some candidates still want to wait a day or two to respond to a hiring manager's call or email because they "don't want to appear desperate." Let me tell you, that's not being strategic. It's just plain stupid. When a potential new client calls, do you wait to respond? No! So why would you do it when pursuing a new opportunity? Windows of opportunity open and close, and you don't want to be left out. Respond to the call. #hiring #hiringnow #recruitingtips #securityintegration #fire #fireprotection #firealarm #av #bas #lowvoltage

Know What You Seek I've always found this paramount, knowing precisely what you're seeking. An unclear job advert is like navigating without a map, leading to insecurity and potential mismatches. At worst, the perfect candidate can seem elusive. 🕵️♂️ Know your market, understand the landscape, and define your needs clearly. This not only attracts the right talent but ensures a smoother hiring process. 📧 Davis.kyambadde@pursuu.co.uk 📞 020 8050 6325 #hiring #clarity #hiring #know #your #market #recruitment #cybersecurity #embedded #engineer #pursuu

Someone I know and respect in the industry of Talent Acquisition shared a bit about themselves and how they got where they are. I get it and I support it. So, my about me... Many people may not know this, but I had a whole other career where simply stated, I did cool things with some cool people that others call Hero's (Them not me) How my journey into recruiting started? I applied to 8 entry level recruiting jobs, interviewed at 3 and get one offer and accept. How is it going? I am coming up on 5 years in Recruiting/ Talent Acquisition industry. The first 4 years was working for someone else and the last 9 months have been on my own. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 - FEMA Public Assistance (at one point over 50 badged contractors on my portion of the roster ready to deploy) - JSOC -Insider threat Program (1st and only candidate to send me a gift after they rejected the offer) - SOCOM- Logisitics' specialists - MARSOC - some special crayon program, I actually never found out. - SOCOM/DLA - IT roles in Kaiserslautern - Air Force Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support (STAQSS) - NATO Innovation Lab (I learned about DevSecOps) - NASA- Program Managers - Missile Defense Agency- Program Managers and Technical Experts - Department of Treasury- Microsoft SME - TSA - Program Specialist - NAVY- Accountants - Department of Treasury - Inflation Reduction Act (Renewable Energy Specialists) - BIA- Accountants and Data Entry Clerks - 711th Human performance wing USAF- some medical people for covid - Air Force- Bid on Base IT program (80 people), key resumes, research etc. and many more I am forgetting 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆  -Fortune 500 Agriculture company with its own paint color - Contingent and contractors - IT and Logisitics - International Manufacturing company- Located on 5 continents in over 20 countries - Manufacturing roles - International Elevator company - IT Roles - Regional Credit Union - IT roles - Defense Manufacturing organization- Leadership role and Production Role - Fraternal Financial Organization - IT role - College - IT role - Non-Profit Manufacturing Lab- PHD level Researchers - Non- Profit Innovation Lab- Tech Writers and Other Techy people 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑯𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆  - Government Contracting Company- VP of BD for Cybersecurity Division (I failed this particular exercise) - lots of emails and calls - currently working with another agency with a sense of purpose. Why are some companies' names generalized? Discretion. Need assistance with your Talent Acquisition efforts or have questions please ask. #recruiterlife #notwrittenwithAI Tiro Solutions Group (TSG)

🚨🚨 #hiring for a #remote Lead Security Solutions Engineer🚨🚨 https://ift.tt/ebdhxkf What are you waiting for? Click the link and apply... If you need a hand in getting prepared, I offer #resume services and #interview prep support. Click the link to book a slot on my Calendly before it fills up! https://ift.tt/OyKfWjb If you know someone who would fit the role, let's get THEM #hired. Tag them in the comments and share the post to your connections! *Note: I am not hiring or sourcing for this role. If you are interested in applying, please do so through the link in the post.

Hiring isn't just about filling positions; it's about building futures. Ever looked at a job description and thought, Wow, I'm perfect for this, but never heard back after submitting an application? Chances are, your resume didn't stand out from the pool of applicants. Or maybe you aced the interview but didn't get the job. As recruiters in government contracting, we have an additional layer of complexity - security clearances. But whether it's a defense contractor or a civilian agency, hiring is more than just finding someone with the right skills and clearance level. It's about identifying people who will thrive in our unique environment. Your future doesn't depend on matching keywords in a job description – it lies in creating meaningful connections that highlight your unique strengths and potential. Let’s go beyond simply filling roles. Let’s create futures!

❗It has come to our attention that some people are being approached through various non-official channels for jobs at ecoligo. This is criminal phishing activity and should not be engaged with. To know when you’re dealing with us, here is what our interview process looks like. 1️⃣ Our Interview process is always in multiple stages. 2️⃣ The process will include an exercise or case. 3️⃣ We do not hire for positions in the US. 4️⃣ All emails are sent from [at]ecoligo.com. 5️⃣ All open positions link through ecoligo[dot]jobs[dot]personio[dot]de. Furthermore, we will never ask for payment during this process, we do not recruit pro-actively and we do not hire for fully remote roles. If you are approached through any other means, please contact us through our website or email us at hello@ecoligo.com immediately ✉️

🚨🚨 #hiring for a #remote Senior Security Engineer🚨🚨 https://ift.tt/HholLQm What are you waiting for? Click the link and apply... If you need a hand in getting prepared, I offer #resume services and #interview prep support. Click the link to book a slot on my Calendly before it fills up! https://ift.tt/671IZvT If you know someone who would fit the role, let's get THEM #hired. Tag them in the comments and share the post to your connections! *Note: I am not hiring or sourcing for this role. If you are interested in applying, please do so through the link in the post.