Matching the Right Skills to the Right Jobs

[Trevor Chandler]

One of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of hiring is aligning job requirements with the skills and experience necessary for success. Unfortunately, job postings are often misaligned, especially at the entry level. For example, it's not uncommon to see postings for "entry-level" cybersecurity analysts that require advanced certifications like the CISSP—certifications that typically take five or more years of industry experience to achieve and cost thousands of dollars.

Resource: Business Insider

This disconnect creates a ripple effect. It discourages qualified candidates from applying, perpetuates the talent gap, and makes it harder for companies to attract fresh talent. Worse yet, it sends a message that the employer may not truly understand what the role requires.

Why This Happens​

Hiring managers often default to "gold standard" certifications like CISSP or CISM because they’re widely recognized. But they don’t always take the time to assess whether these certifications are appropriate for the role in question. For example, the CISSP isn’t designed for someone just starting out in cybersecurity. It’s tailored for experienced professionals managing security strategies. Requiring it for an entry-level role is like asking someone applying for a learner’s permit to prove they can navigate rush hour in a semi-truck.



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[precious]

Requiring advanced certifications like CISSP for entry-level roles not only discourages qualified candidates from applying, but it also exacerbates the talent gap. Hiring managers should focus on the core competencies needed for the role and avoid relying solely on 'gold standard' certifications, which may not be relevant to those starting out in the field....... It ends in "experience"...... I personally think "SKILL BASED" such earned through hands-on experiences, such as lab-based learning platforms like CertMaster, can be just as valuable

 

[Trevor Chandler]

Requiring advanced certifications like CISSP for entry-level roles not only discourages qualified candidates from applying, but it also exacerbates the talent gap. Hiring managers should focus on the core competencies needed for the role and avoid relying solely on 'gold standard' certifications, which may not be relevant to those starting out in the field....... It ends in "experience"...... I personally think "SKILL BASED" such earned through hands-on experiences, such as lab-based learning platforms like CertMaster, can be just as valuable

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I agree 100% with what you say! If the talent gap continues to widen, I'm going to be optimistic that hiring managers will come around to what you're saying!!!

 

[precious]

I agree 100% with what you say! If the talent gap continues to widen, I'm going to be optimistic that hiring managers will come around to what you're saying!!!

It reminds me of a time when a company I worked with was asking for a ‘junior’ web developer with 8 years of experience...........I said to them, "Well, you might need to change your expectations unless they started coding before they were born!" It all comes down to changing that viewpoint sometimes!

 

[Trevor Chandler]

It reminds me of a time when a company I worked with was asking for a ‘junior’ web developer with 8 years of experience...........I said to them, "Well, you might need to change your expectations unless they started coding before they were born!" It all comes down to changing that viewpoint sometimes!

Sometimes, the hiring authorities are just out of touch with the ingredients that go into hiring! That may sound a little silly, but that doesn't negate the reality!!!!

 

[precious]

Sometimes, the hiring authorities are just out of touch with the ingredients that go into hiring! That may sound a little silly, but that doesn't negate the reality!!!!

True-It's all about mixing the right ingredients for a realistic job description!