References: The most crucial and pointless exercise in recruitment
References. As things currently stand, they’re a completely pointless exercise. By the time the referencing stage comes around, the hiring company has generally decided that they’ll hire the candidate anyway. This means that referencing is a waste of both time and money – especially if the interview process isn’t watertight too. And with 15% of…
Read More »Daniel, Cyber Defence Analyst
This is the best experience I’ve ever had with an employment agency and that is all down to Thom. He was totally professional and I got the over-riding impression that he cared. He had read my CV and kept in constant contact. He is a credit, and an asset, to the company.
Read More »John, SOC Manager, September 2019
I was very inexperienced as a candidate, having served 15 years in the Army since age 18. Thom was extremely helpful and professional – with a great knowledge of the industry. He kept me up to date with everything at all times. I would recommend him to anyone.
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All onboard: How to get the crucial first month right for new hires
The first month on the job is crucial. In fact, as we covered recently, employees who have a positive first month are more likely to be engaged, committed and high-performing two years later. Good onboarding processes aren’t just about getting people up to speed quickly and delivering results in the short term. They have a…
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Key cybersecurity threats in the public sector
The public sector is not the private sector. So far, so obvious. But the difference isn’t just about the definitions – it’s in the details. Public sector organisations face different challenges around responsibility, funding, profitability and (wait for it) cybersecurity. Former US military CISO Gary Hayslip moved into the private sector in…
Read More »John, Global Access Control Specialist
Chris appeared to be a consultant with great integrity. It was probably a level too senior for myself but Chris was decent throughout the process
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