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Episode #4: Establishing Essential Hiring Criteria with Jo McCatty

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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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  • 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