Episode #4: Establishing Essential Hiring Criteria with Jo McCatty
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
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Time Stamps:
00:28 - Jo’s background and introduction
03:09 - Overcoming the top challenges when hiring staff in cybersecurity
04:52 - Taking recruitment on as a project
05:52 - Transferring skills from other industry sectors
05:59 - What recruiters can do to fill cyber-security roles
08:13 - Setting the candidate up for success
08:55 - Do industries experience a skills gap?
09:20 - “The skills crisis comes about because everyone is trying to hire the same thing at the same time.” - Jo McCatty
10:07 - The role diversity plays in your hiring and sourcing plans
12:11 - Reaching success + the power of mentorships
13:33 - “I have a coach for life because you can always step up, level up, and improve.” - Jo McCatty
15:10 - Internal coaching and mentoring services
15:58 - The fact and fiction of the recruitment industry + building a team
18:18 - "Looking at the team dynamic and making sure you're hiring to complement it." -Jo McCatty
18:41 - “Huge consideration is looking at development areas and strengths for every individual you’re bringing into the business verse what already exist in the business.” - Jo McCatty
20:27 - Advice to your younger and less experienced self
20:39 - "[Don't] rush with the haste of the business to hire the talent". - Jo McCatty