A case study in bad hiring practice and how to fix it
11 days ago
- #hiring-practices
- #cybersecurity
- #job-market
- Companies are facing a cybersecurity talent shortage due to poor hiring practices.
- Two main issues: abuse of job boards and ineffective hiring processes.
- Canonical's Head of Security Operations role remains unfilled due to flawed hiring practices.
- Red flags in Canonical's job posting include spam-like postings, spelling mistakes, and lack of salary transparency.
- The application process is overly complex and asks inappropriate in-depth questions upfront.
- Interview process involves irrelevant aptitude and personality tests, disadvantaging neuro-divergent candidates.
- Glassdoor reviews highlight Canonical's toxic workplace and poor leadership.
- Solutions include simplifying hiring processes, removing degree requirements, and involving relevant managers in hiring.
- Companies like Canonical risk security breaches by failing to attract and retain top talent.