Articles on Career

• Career 10 Tips for Hiring Managers Seeking Information Security Professionals
  Hiring experienced security professionals is challenging—expect 45+ days for the process. Outline required technical and non-technical skills, distinguish "must have" from "nice to have," reach out...
• Career How to Research in Preparation For an IT Interview
  Research interviewers and positions before IT job interviews. Insist recruiters provide more than generic postings; tap LinkedIn to find company employees in your network. Search for former employees...
• Career 5 Interviewing Tips for IT Job Candidates
  Five interviewing tips from a hiring manager's perspective: know the organization (business model, challenges, competition), know the position (specific requirements beyond generic titles), know...
• Training Professional Certifications and the Seductive Power of Similarity
  Professional certifications act as similarity signals that help people "click"—research shows shared traits (same first name, hometown, interests) double connection likelihood. More exclusive...
• Communication Learning How to Influence - Tips for Security Professionals
  Security professionals often need to influence colleagues without formal power to affect changes. Success requires not just message content but presentation. Key books on influence include Cialdini's...
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