Have you been the subject of a layoff? Whether you are a laid off private sector or government worker looking for a new job in security, here are some proven resources you can use.
From One Winning Career to the Next
Author J. David Quilter expertly guides the security professional through the corporate landscape. Having transitioned into the private sector from a long career in public service with the DEA, Quilter offers valuable perspective on the differences in culture and priorities between the public and private sectors, and how those differences can affect efforts in organizational security.
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Faculty Advisor: Preparing for the Transition from Public to Private Security
Our Faculty advisor answers this question from a reader: I have decided to apply for security leadership positions in the corporate world once I’ve retired from the public sector. What do I need to do to prepare, and what should I look out for when I begin interviewing?
Next Generation Security Leader Research
The Next Generation Security Leader Graphic (v.2) is a representation of the skills, elements and knowledge needed for today’s successful security function.
Assess Your Skills to Advance Your Career
Many of us don't engage in self-assessments until job searches force us to. But assessing your competencies has benefits beyond interview prep. It can help you determine what training and experience you can pursue today that might advance your career and your organizational goals now and down the road.
The Nine Practices of the Successful Security Leader
A series of in-depth interviews in 2009 led us to identify nine practices that the most successful leaders have in common; and they’re still relevant today.
10 Steps to Success in Your First Three Years
This graphic depicts 10 important tasks for new security leaders to prioritize in their admittedly long to-do list. Focusing on these tasks up front will help security leaders understand their new environment and make the kinds of connections with stakeholders that give them confidence in security’s willingness to collaborate and capability to lead.
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