Overcoming Workforce Retention and Recruitment Challenges in the Cybersecurity Community

Presented at BSidesDC 2019, Oct. 27, 2019, 10:30 a.m. (50 minutes)

Talented professionals form a fundamental cornerstone of any successful business, but how do we ensure successful retention and recruitment in an industry facing talent shortage? To promote a flowing talent acquisition pipeline, we’ll dive into the top reported methods used by cyber security professionals to search for jobs, their leading motivators, and how to leverage community support to enhance your employer brand. As we assess the ways that candidates approach their job search, you’ll gain valuable insights to help your organization increase brand visibility and lucrative retention and recruitment.


Presenters:

  • Kathleen Smith - Chief Marketing Officer at CyberSecJobs.com / ClearedJobs.Net
    Kathleen Smith, CMO for CyberSecJobs.Com and ClearedJobs.Net, has coached thousands of job seekers and employers to achieve the mutual goal of employment. Kathleen presents at several conferences each year on recruiting and job search. Some of the conferences she has presented at as a sole presenter or moderator include BSidesLV, BSidesTampa, BSidesSATX, DerbyCon, CircleCityCon, FedCyber, and CyberSecureGov. Kathleen is Director of HireGround, BSidesLV’s two-day career track. Kathleen is well respected within the recruiting community and is the co-founder and Past President of recruitDC.

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