Posts Tagged ‘Workforce Development’
RISE Mentoring Menu
To help you unlock your potential, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has developed this “mentoring menu” – a guide to industry leaders who have offered their time to help mentor members of SIA’s RISE community for young security professionals.
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Security Industry Job Descriptions
This collection of security industry job description templates is designed to support SIA’s “Employer’s Complete Guide to Hiring” by adding more tools and depth to the 12-step reference guide. Specifically, the scope of this project supports Step 2 in the guide, “Role Clarity, Responsibilities and Growth Potential,” by providing job descriptions for SIA member stakeholders. These job descriptions are primarily designed for either manufacturers/solutions companies or security systems integration firms, although some job descriptions (e.g., business development manager) are more universal and can be applied to other types of businesses.
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SIA Support Letter for S. 379
S. 379 would help address the security skills gap and strengthen the nation’s labor force by allowing individuals to have greater flexibility in pursuing educational and career development opportunities.
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SIA Members: Send Us Your Internship Listings!
As part of its ongoing workforce development and student outreach efforts, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will now feature security industry internship opportunities on its website and in newsletters and communications to student members. But first, we need your help! All SIA member companies are invited to submit their internship listings to be featured on…
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Hiring Tip: Evaluating Company Values, Culture and Internalization of Culture
The security industry, like any other, faces hiring challenges, and identifying, engaging, recruiting and hiring the best talent available is critical to fueling future strategic growth plans. A key component of the hiring process, before even seeking new candidates, is cultivating your company’s core values and culture and making sure they are internalized across the…
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Multi-Association Letter of Support for CHANCE in Tech Act
The Security Industry Association (SIA) joined a coalition of organizations in voicing strong support for H.R. 1733/S. 777, the Championing Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in Technology (CHANCE in Tech) Act.
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Hiring Tip: Determine Cultural Fit in the Interview Process
The security industry, like any other, faces hiring challenges, and identifying, engaging, recruiting and hiring the best talent available is critical to fueling future strategic growth plans. A key component of the hiring process includes determining cultural fit and setting expectations. The cultural fit between your company, your team and a new hire is arguably…
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Employee Hiring Tip: Questions NOT to Ask in an Interview
The security industry, like any other, faces hiring challenges, and identifying, engaging, recruiting and hiring the best talent available is critical to fueling future strategic growth plans. A key component of the hiring process is asking the right questions in interviews (and avoiding asking the wrong questions). State laws vary widely regarding what you can and…
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Interview Questions to Make Your Company’s Hiring Process Better
The security industry, like any other, faces hiring challenges, and identifying, engaging, recruiting and hiring the best talent available is critical to fueling future strategic growth plans. A key component of the hiring process is asking the right questions in interviews. Good interview questions should encompass several areas if they are to be useful in…
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Security Industry Association Forecasts 2019 Security Megatrends
Key Trends Shaping the Industry Led by a Focus on Cybersecurity SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and announced the 2019 Security Megatrends – the foundation of SIA’s signature yearly report defining the major trends and forces at play in the global security industry. Forecasting of 2019’s top 10 Security…
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