2020 has been an unusal year in the cybersecurity job market. I conducted a survey into how cybersecurity professionals viewed the landscape, and how they were approaching their own career. Rather than relying on anecdotal evidence, the results provide a view into the current market. With some clear changes, it is overall positive reading for[…]
There is a lot of information out there that will tell you why you shouldn’t accept a counter-offer so is there ever a reason why you should? And if not, how do you prepare to turn that extra money down? If it was just about the money. If you love your current job[…]
You should be excited about a perfect candidate when you met them. You will likely be keen to rearrange their second interview straight away. This excitement can should have a basis in competency or ability, not just gut feel. However, being excited about a member of your team is important. You have to work with them[…]
When I speak to people who are looking to leave their job, their reason is very rarely that they are not being paid enough. They are looking because they don’t like their boss, they are no longer being challenged or there have been changes at the company. These are the things that make you miserable[…]
Why do you enjoy working here? This question shows you have an interest in the person you may be working with. It often also endears you to them, as it shows you as someone interested in the wider culture and in the people you work with. Aside from these benefits, it will give you a[…]
Why do you enjoy working here? This question shows you have an interest in the person you may be working with. It often also endears you to them, as it shows you as someone interested in the wider culture and in the people you work with. Aside from these benefits, it will give you a[…]
I run a recruitment agency across New York, DC and London. I’ve several years experience recruiting people from entry level, up to a senior level. Especially within the cyber security industry. 1. Ideally, what’s the first impression a new grad’s resume should make a on prospective employer? What should stand out right away? Tell me what[…]
What parts of the job search through recruiting and hiring processes tend to be the most stressful for job seekers? Waiting at any stage of the process is stressful but particularly after a final interview. At this point, job seekers often have 2 or 3 opportunities and trying to co-ordinate these process to conclude at[…]
I am CEO of BeecherMadden, a niche recruitment business with offices in London and New York. I also speak often on women in cyber security, where we are under-represented. Women need to take the emotion out of negotiating. Negotiating isn’t just working with a client, or supplier, but will happen in everyday interactions. If you[…]
Not to worry about what people think or say about you. When you run a business, it is inevitable that you will have a supplier, or ex-employee, that doesn’t agree with how you do things. Often, they won’t have the full picture and you may not be able to give it to them. Staff members[…]
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