EP83 Professionalism, Preparation, and Red Flags That Get You Rejected

Описание: Joshua Nicholson is the Director of Incident Response Services at Surefire Cyber and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with 24 years in cybersecurity.

Topics discussed in this episode:
• The difference between the cybersecurity talent gap and skills gap, and how evolving technology contributes to both.
• The impact of overly complex job descriptions on application rates and candidate confidence.
• The limitations of inbound recruiting and the challenges of resume keyword filtering.
• How executive recruiting differs from traditional recruiting through relationship-based approaches.
• The importance of networking, outreach, and follow-up to stand out in a crowded job market.
• The role of professionalism, preparedness, and research in the interview process.
• How strong candidates demonstrate internal motivation, continuous learning, and adaptability.
• Strategies for interviewing effectively, including rapport building, outcome-focused storytelling, and self-awareness.
• Challenges surrounding entry-level hiring in cybersecurity and the need for more structured paths into the field.
• Common red flags for recruiters and hiring managers, including job hopping, oversharing, poor communication, and lack of professionalism.

You can find Joshua on LinkedIn here:   / joshuarnicholson