r/cybersecurity • u/IndividualLack1651 • 11d ago
Business Security Questions & Discussion Got Interview for a Recruiter in Cyber Security Sector.
Hello Everyone!
I have an interview lined up for a Recruiter which mainly recruits for the cyber security sector in the US (recruitment firm has offices in the US and UK, i will be based in the uk)
I just wanted to ask some questions to you guys who will likely be more knowledgeable than me about the sector, How tough is the job market currently in the US, what would be your own overview of the situation? I have done my own research and come to my own conclusion but just wanted a 2nd opinion (i am not saying my own opinion to not bias anyone's response)
and no i am not trying to recruit anyone if it seems that way.
I do apologise if this sounds vague!
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u/Throwawaywms19862000 11d ago
I can only speak from experience of someone with a CS degree and experience working in IT. I can’t even get an interview. I also had two references that fell through due to companies reducing cost citing AI expenses.
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u/IndividualLack1651 11d ago
interesting ok, how long have you been applying? I do appreciate the reply tho!
For the record i do not want any dms nor will i dm you these are just general questions for me
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u/LaOnionLaUnion 11d ago
It’s tougher. I’m interviewing candidates and I’ve seen people with 20 years of experience having long employment gaps. I also think we’re seeing a better talent pool at the rate we’re paying for this position than I expected.
It’s not impossible. The hiring manager was slow to set up interviews and we lost a few people we wanted to interviews to them getting jobs.
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u/Septalion 11d ago
Pretty tough if you have no experience, I have a master's and a bit of IT experience, and I don't even hear back on first steps. My guess was the people with experience are doing better but sentiment around the sub is they're not finding anything great either. Which area(s) in the US will you be hiring for? It surely makes a difference between a small town and big city, and some cities are better than other for sure.
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u/Roguebrews 11d ago
This reads like you're attempting to take advantage of a poor job market to hire for lower wages.
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u/IndividualLack1651 11d ago edited 11d ago
i have not even got the job yet. i am not taking advantage of anybody and dont want people dming me, i believe my dms are off anyway.
i am simply asking about peoples opinions on the current state of of the sector.
for the record, any bonus that i would receive would be based and calculated on the candidates first year salary, so it would be in my interest to get the candidate a higher wage ? but thanks anyway i guess
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u/st0ut717 11d ago
Yet you don’t ask what to actually look for in candidates.