Hire One More Veteran

Employer Engagement

We are delighted to introduce the CYBER CATALYST Talent Solutions program designed to transition veterans and family members to careers in Cyber Security, Networking or Secure Software Development. This initiative is a bridge between the aspirations of former military personnel and the growing demands of the IT industry for those pursuing Tech and Tech-adjacent careers.

 Our goal is clear – help you Hire One More Veteran.

1. Access to a Larger Talent Pool

• Broader Reach: As a specialized recruitment agency, we have access to a wide network of veterans with diverse skills and experiences and have gained deeper trusted insights beyond the limited scope of individual or personal referrals. This broad reach is central to finding the best candidates for specific cybersecurity roles.
• Targeted Recruitment: Our singular focus is to identify veterans with specific preparation, skills and experiences that match your business needs, including individuals with security clearances or specialized military training or post-release upskilling and industry certifications relevant to your cyber needs.

2. Specialized Recruitment Expertise

• Understanding of Military Skills: Developing this specializing in placing veterans has required that we understand how to translate military skills and experiences into comparable civilian job qualifications. We can effectively relate the value of these skills to employers who may not otherwise have the depth of familiarity with military roles.
• Efficient Screening Process: With our unique veteran expertise, we can efficiently screen candidates, ensuring that only those who fit the specific requirements of your cybersecurity roles are presented to your organization.

3. Supports Smooth Onboarding

• Transition Assistance: Cyber Catalyst is specialized in bridging the “shadow gap” that often lies between corporate and military work.  We provide support and resources to help veterans adapt to their new roles and likewise, to support corporate entities with ways to more effectively engage new veteran talent.
• Employee Resilience: Beyond the initial placement support, Cyber Catalyst offers an ongoing transitioning community support connection to veterans to ensure a successful transition, addressing any challenges that may arise as they adjust to civilian employment.

4. Risk Mitigation

• Reduced Hiring Risks: Cyber Catalyst conducts thorough background checks and assessments to ensure candidates meet the security classification necessary of your cybersecurity role. This reduces the hiring risks associated with handling sensitive information.
• Compliance and Incentives: Cyber Catalyst provides the only Canadian “Candidate Skills Guarantee” that provides no-cost upskilling or a new search to replace a candidate that upon hiring did not meet the requirements outlined in the job description.

5. Saves Time and Resources

• Efficiency: Leveraging the expertise and networks of the Cyber Catalyst specialization and Candidate Guarantee can significantly reduce your staff time and resources required to recruit suitable candidates. This allows companies to focus on their core operations while the agency handles the complexities of the recruitment process.
• Cost-Effective: Using the Cyber Catalyst agency can be more responsive and cost-effective than the internal resources spent on extensive searches, especially when it comes to filling specialized roles like those in cybersecurity.

6. Enhances Employer Brand

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Working with Cyber Catalyst, which is recognized as a specialized agency in support of veterans’ post-military employment demonstrates a company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for veterans and military family members. This can enhance the employer brand and make the company more attractive to other potential employees, both within and outside the veteran community.

Conclusion

There is considerable advantage to the recruitment of veterans for cybersecurity roles by partnering with Cyber Catalyst as a proven specialized frontline agency.

Cyber Catalyst ensures access to a broad and diverse talent pool, leverages specialized recruitment expertise, supports smooth transitions for veterans into civilian roles, mitigates hiring risks, and enhances your employer brand.

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