Articles by Jerry J. Brennan

Many of the positions I held in my corporate security career relied on my ability to accurately assess an individual or an event.

Last month in this space I wrote a piece on resume creation that was aimed at security job seekers.

A resume is much more than the documentation of your employment, education and experience.

Imagine that you have just been selected for your dream job as the new Chief Security Officer at a major multinational corporation. It’s a new role and their board is looking to you to hire the best and the brightest for your new team.

Recruitment methodology is continually changing. Does this mean you no longer need a resume?

Several of my previous columns in this space have discussed how you can best brand and market yourself to advance your security career.

Read any book or article on the topic of career management strategy, and it is likely they will advocate for networking as a powerful tool.

Found at the top of many a list come January are the words “find a new job.” The resolution is a perennial favorite appearing year after year. It generally occupies a highly-ranked slot if it is on the list, but what are your odds of successfully achieving it?

The year 2018 is coming to a close, and that means many of you may soon consider a move from one employer to another. The question is whether it will be a voluntary change or a shift due to circumstances beyond your control.

When you're hiring new security talent, what can you do to ensure your search will result in a good experience for all?