Why Work with a Specialist Cyber Recruiter?

Finding A+ cyber security skilled people is HARD! No doubt about it. With the recent surge in cyber improvements for business, you need people to do the work and when the roles are coming out faster than the candiate pool is growing, the competition to hire and retain people is extreme. Similarly, when you are looking for a job, the current markets nationally are flooded with opportunities BUT that doesn’t mean that you should consider all of them. We break down the benefits of partnering with cyber specialists such as e2 Cyber for both businesses and candidates.

Why should businesses work with a specialist cyber recruiter?

As a business trying to compete for talent at all levels, there are some key things we believe you should do to give yourself the best chance to secure the right person.

Plan – “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail” which is so true for a recruitment round. You must be clear on absolutely everything. This includes commitment, budgets, process, EVP, timing, the list can go on. When executed properly a strong recruitment plan typically lands the right person for the role. 

Speed – when candidates have multiple offers/interviews happening, speed to make decisions and run a process is vital. This comes back to planning but make sure your process isn’t prolonged as the longer it takes, the more likely the candidates will consider other opportunities and may be thinking you’re not that interested in them, losing the “excitement” for the role.

Be competitive – this goes for all areas of your business, but when people are considering a new role and comparing against current role or other roles, the main areas the majority consider is money, benefits, flexibility and the actual work/purpose of what they do. We have seen companies do these things well and seen the opposite too. Companies that see the recruitment process as a competition and at times “war on talent” typically win. The organisations that think because they have a standing desk and offer free apples in the lunchroom that they can get a top tier person for 20% less than market value usually miss out. On this point, we highly recommend researching what your competition is doing and adjusting to the changes that have occurred to the workforce in the past 3-4 years. 

Be honest – the idea of “selling the dream” is gone. Be honest, transparent, and upfront. If you don’t, people will quickly catch on and will be very savvy when considering roles. If you do make a hire, and once they start they realise a lot of what was represented in the recruitment process wasn’t correct, they have other options and they will leave. 

Work with a specialist recruiter – When you partner with a specialist team like e2 Cyber, you will be supported through all the above points and more. We provide guidance on the best recruitment process for success, realistic timeframes and the latest market information to assist you in making informed decisions. 

Why should candidates work with a specialist cyber recruiter?

If you are on the hunt for a new role, you may be overwhelmed by the number of roles, the number of recruiters and companies reaching out to you and often, not truly know your market worth and what you want in a new role. The key things we consult candidates on when making a change are:

Plan – same as the above “plan” point, make sure you know what you are trying to achieve. When looking to move, it’s paramount you know where you want to go, WHY, key things you need in addition to the things you want in a new role. By having a clear plan, you can pinpoint the right role and companies to apply for or consider, compared to considering everything available and struggling to stick to your plan.

Be open minded – sometimes the best outcomes come from the least expected places. During a search, we believe in being open minded to at least review what comes your way. If you know your plan and then something unexpected is thrown out there for you, you can review and compare it to your plan and if you think it might suit, then seriously consider it. 

Get advice – do you know what your genuine market rate is? What certs or training do you need to execute your plan? Advice when considering a change is vital and with correct advice, you may find yourself in a much better position than you originally thought. 

Work with a specialist recruiter – again, we’re a bit biased here BUT by working with a team like e2 Cyber, you will be supported with all the above points and more. You have someone on your side to make sure you get a great result and land in the right role. It’s a bit like the analogy “if you are sick, you go to a doctor or if your car breaks, you go to a mechanic”. Specialist recruiters are like the doctors of the healthcare or the mechanics in automotive - a true specialist that understands the topic of recruitment better than anyone else. 

Regardless of whether you’re trying to secure top talent, or looking for your next career move, a specialist recruiter is trained and skilled to guide and support you through al of the above points and more. We want to see business and individuals succeed in the recruitment process and help the eco system become better. When you partner with a specialist *cough, e2, cough* you will find a true partner who cares and wants to help in all areas, and this can be the reason you win the fight for the best talent or land that dream role!

Ready to secure the skills to protect and defend your business? Or looking for your next exciting cyber role? Whether it's for long or short-term contracts or a permanent role, we are Australia's top Cyber Security recruitment agency, committed to providing the best talent and expertise to meet your needs.