The Cyber Talent Crisis: Debunking Unicorn Job Descriptions to Attract Top Cyber Talent w/ Jeff Welgan

In this E2 of our new podcast series, "The Cyber Talent Crisis: How to Strengthen Your Workforce Now", I welcome special guest, Jeff Welgan, former Chief Learning Officer and Cyber Workforce Strategist at N2K Networks to discuss the importance of accurate job descriptions to recruit and hire top cyber talent. -It matters more than you think! Listen for these Key Takeaways: Job Description Realignment: The importance of accurately defining job roles based on true skill needs rather than unrealistic expectations. The Power of the NICE Framework: How to better align job roles with real-world skills using the NICE Framework and why it’s crucial for employers to understand the competencies needed for each role. Learn more about the NICE Framework here. Skills Expectation Gap: Why employers are often missing out on great candidates. Collaboration is Key: The benefit of HR and hiring managers working closely together to align job descriptions. Get in Touch! Jeff Welgan LinkedIn Jessie Bolton LinkedIn Cyber Careers and Coffee Check out the C3 Newsletter First Edition: "The Cyber Job Market in 2024: How Can We Do Better?" Need help modernizing your cyber talent strategy or filling your open cyber roles? Schedule a conversation. 🗒️ TO MY LOYAL C3 LISTENERS: Thank you for joining me! Your support and positive feedback means the world to me! 💖 I would love to hear more from YOU. Have a question or COMMENT? Visit me on LinkedIn or COMMENT here to share what you want to hear more about. 🎧 Subscribe Now so you don't miss the next episode to this timely series as we continue to unpack the challenges employers are facing attracting, recruiting and hiring cyber pros. & You never know when I'll hop on with a surprise UNSCRIPTED episode where I talk about all things the cyber workforce, & beyond! 🎉 So, stay tuned! 🎧 ____________ Special Note: At the time of this recording, Jeff Welgan was with N2K Networks. Please note that Jeff has since moved on as CEO of Skillrex, which we at Bolt Resources are excited to partner! 🎊🥂

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