Hello all, Interesting questions and answers flying around; tips for candidates from an HR recruitment person who comes from a 'head-hunter' background with technical knowledge also. 1. Quite right - never lie - especially if you are going for a security role - it will be found out either at interview or if the company does background searches to verify all qualifications / job roles and salaries as we do. We also ask for examples of work which gives you a great insight as to how you code / plan a project etc. If you are going for a security role and there is even a hint of a lie on your CV you are going to be binned. 2. Further yourself as and when you can - either through courses or by building your own Linux network at home - I have given the thumbs up to people who have proof and are continuously pushing their knowledge boundaries either in the technical sense of if you work for a consultancy in the business sense also 3. If you don't like the way an agency or 'head-hunter' is dealing with you then either go direct or move to another agency. It is always better to get an agency who have been recommended to you. 4. There are hundreds of ways to get to the end goal of getting a top job - some go through the proper educational channels, some have landed on their feet in other ways but hard work and knowing the right people. If you are keen, enthusiastic, able and hard working that is all an employer can really ask for. 5. Have a clear career goal in mind - people like to see a bit of drive in individuals with goals and objectives set that you want to achieve. It also give the potential employer an clear idea as to what you want to do to see if they can match your expectations. I hope this helps anyone who is looking for a new role out there. Please feel free to rip my comments to shreds!! Regards, Eleanor
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