Standing Out in a Competitive Cybersecurity Job Market | Eifion Jones | Be Fearless Podcast EP 21
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Making the leap to a new cybersecurity role? Whether you’re a cybersecurity aspirant or a seasoned practitioner, this episode is for you! Hear directly Eifion Jones, leading cybersecurity recruiter from TENTEN partners, on how to stand out in a crowded market, polishing your resume and why soft skills matter as much as technical expertise.
Eifion also talks about the differences in recruitment dynamics between the UK and Singapore, what makes a good recruiter, and the importance of relationship-building in long-term success.
0:00 How Eifion got started in cybersecurity recruitment
6:07 Industry Differences: UK vs. Singapore
9:36 Getting a sense of fulfilment by helping candidates in their pivotal moments
11:29 How longevity in roles and crisis management skills catch recruiters’ attention
16:00 How CISOs are preparing to handle emerging threats
19:38 Career advice to seasoned professionals: stay relevant, find good mentors, get a good recruiter
24:51 Positioning your CV for the global job market and relocation
31:53 Adapting to different industry requirements
36:08 Advice for job seekers: cleaning up your CV and networking via events
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1. How Eifion got started in cybersecurity recruitment (00:00:00)
2. Industry Differences: UK vs. Singapore (00:06:07)
3. Getting a sense of fulfilment by helping candidates in their pivotal moments (00:09:36)
4. How longevity in roles and crisis management skills catch recruiters’ attention (00:11:29)
5. How CISOs are preparing to handle emerging threats (00:16:00)
6. Career advice to seasoned professionals: stay relevant, find good mentors, get a good recruiter (00:19:38)
7. Positioning your CV for the global job market and relocation (00:24:51)
8. Adapting to different industry requirements (00:31:53)
9. Advice for job seekers: cleaning up your CV and networking via events (00:36:08)
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