Recently, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced that a new cybersecurity standard is in development. It is being formed in conjunction with a new certification for defense contractors: the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The goal of the CMMC is to address cybersecurity deficiencies within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and to enhance supply chain… Read more »
HR and Management
The Importance of Following Up With Candidates
In a tight labor market, the candidate experience is incredibly important. If you fail to meet job seekers’ expectations, attracting the best and brightest professionals is inherently more challenging. Following up with candidates is critical if you want to enhance your candidate experience for a variety of reasons. If you want to know why, here… Read more »
Contract vs. Contract-to-Hire
As a hiring manager, you likely have choices about how you hire. Aside from selecting a candidate to join your full-time staff, you can also opt for a simple, short-term contract. However, there is a third choice not all hiring managers take advantage of: the contract-to-hire approach. If you are wondering what the difference is… Read more »
Tips for Hiring Top Cybersecurity Talent
Cybersecurity is increasingly a top priority for companies in nearly any industry. As a result, securing the best and brightest cybersecurity professionals is a must. Otherwise, your systems and data may not be as well protected as you hoped. While competition for such talent is fierce, there are things you can do to improve your… Read more »
Tips for Becoming a Great IT Manager
There is something that separates the okay managers from the great ones. Often, it involves having the right soft skills, ensuring you have the ability to lead instead of just instruct. Luckily, many of these capabilities can be learned if you dedicate yourself to improving. If you want to become a great IT manager, here… Read more »
There Are Many Organizations That Still Don’t Understand Cybersecurity
A shocking number of companies have not dedicated the time and resources necessary to manage cybersecurity concerns. If you are an IT security professional, this can be particularly frustrating, especially if you are tasked with keeping systems safe. Luckily, there are things you can do to inform your employer of the importance of cybersecurity, ensuring… Read more »
Did You Know You Should Consider Removing ‘Bachelor’s Degree’ From Your Job Requirements?
Today, it seems like nearly every job has at least a bachelor’s degree as a requirement, even if the position doesn’t technically require college-level skills. While many hiring managers believe that seeking out college graduates will increase the caliber of the applicants, making it easier to find top talent, that isn’t necessarily the case. In… Read more »
What Managers Should Look for When Interviewing Candidates
When you need to find top talent for your vacant positions, you often need to look beyond the job seeker’s hard skills. While technical prowess is essential, there are other attributes that are as important, especially if you are looking for a professional with long-term potential who will fit into your culture. Finding the ideal… Read more »
Tips for Hiring the Right Java Developer
In today’s highly competitive hiring landscape, finding the right Java developer may feel like a challenge. However, it is critical to secure top talent for these jobs, particularly since these professionals play such a vital role in a company’s success. Luckily, there are certain hallmarks that separate high-quality Java developers from the pack. If you… Read more »
Data is Becoming an Important Organizational Asset
The world is becoming increasingly data-driven. As a result, companies are working diligently to collect information and make use of it, ensuring they have an edge over the competition. With data being more valuable than ever before, businesses no longer see mere entries on a spreadsheet or in a database. Instead, it is a critical… Read more »