Companies put great effort and thought into their hiring process as they search for the best talent, but they often fail to consider what happens once the new employee starts the job. Finding the right candidate is important, but it doesn’t mean much if they don’t stick around. Thus, a sound onboarding [...]
Nothing is more frustrating than identifying the ideal candidate you want to hire, having them accept an offer, and then losing them to a counteroffer. With top talent, the chances of a counteroffer is high. Their current employer didn’t want them to leave and was willing to do whatever it takes to [...]
One of the most frustrating things that can happen during the hiring process is being rejected by your top candidate. It is even worse if your first pick ends up working for a competitor. Here are some tips to improve your interview process so you are not settling for mediocre candidates in [...]
Firms that consistently draw top level talent understand that hiring is a courtship. You are trying to sell yourself to the candidate, just as much as they are trying to sell themselves to you. This is especially true if you want to attract highly talented and successful candidates who are already employed. [...]
Attracting great talent in this competitive market takes thought, planning, and decisive action. In data storage and infrastructure, talented candidates want what most professionals want. Yet, they also have some unique aspects to what they are looking for. In our last blog post we covered the first 3 elements that candidates are [...]
Attracting stars in your hiring process takes strategy in a competitive market like data storage and infrastructure. The high competition means you need a game plan. How can companies attract the stars they need to succeed? What are they looking for? Opportunities to be Successful For most talent, career growth is near [...]
One of the best ways to improve retention is by improving organizational leadership. Cybersecurity and data management talent are more likely to stay at a job where they trust and respect their managers. Here are some of the essential elements of how good leadership can improve retention. Communication and Strategic Planning While [...]
Working with a cybersecurity and data management recruiter can help you find the job of your dreams but jumping into the recruitment process without understanding how it works can make the experience less successful. Here are tips on how to effectively work with a cybersecurity recruiter. Ask Questions to Find a Good [...]
There are several significant cybersecurity trends in the market, including negative unemployment, companies’ reaction to the current job market, and impending consolidations. All of these trends have an impact on professionals working in the field, and on companies that need them. The trends are also impacting executive recruitment in the space. Knowledge [...]
All too often, companies focus their recruiting strategy on describing the job responsibilities and their preferred requirements - essentially what the company is looking for in a candidate. While there’s nothing wrong with sharing that information, it will not attract the passive A-players they want to hire: someone who is currently employed, [...]
