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 [...]
If you had to pinpoint a turning point, it was perhaps the launch of CNN in June of 1980. Prior to CNN, news programming delivered relatively factual information for an hour or two a day. After CNN, although it was an amazing accomplishment to cover events live as they happened and to [...]
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 [...]
No matter your role or how long you have been in it, we all have situations we would rather avoid. Scenarios can range from taking on a project in which you are not sure you will excel, having a difficult conversation with a client or colleague, or even simply interacting with coworkers [...]
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, [...]
Filling an open position can cost a company thousands of dollars between the expense of advertisements and interviewing candidates, not to mention the opportunity cost of a role remaining open for an extended period. Partnering with the right recruiting firm accelerates the company's hiring timeline, gives access to the top passive candidates, [...]
