Biggest Challenges Faced By A Senior Talent Acquisition Manager At DataDome
Devon, a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager in cybersecurity, cites "managing the economic fluctuations and how that impacts shifts in the job market" as the biggest challenge. This involves navigating the recent "influx of talent" and adapting hiring strategies to the constantly shifting balance of power between employers and candidates in a competitive market.
Economic Fluctuations, Job Market Trends, Cybersecurity Industry, Talent Acquisition Strategies, Adaptability
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Devon Walo
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
DataDome
University of Arizona, 2017
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Creative Writing, Journalism
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Disabled, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. The tech industry's economic fluctuations impact the job market significantly, creating periods of high unemployment and intense competition for jobs.
2. The current job market is competitive for candidates and companies, depending on employment rates. This dynamic requires adaptable hiring strategies.
3. Anticipating economic shifts and adapting hiring processes accordingly is a crucial challenge and skill for talent acquisition managers. Being prepared for both "employer's markets" and "candidate's markets" is key to success.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
I would say managing economic fluctuations and how that impacts shifts in the job market. I'm in cybersecurity, and the tech industry has unfortunately seen an unbelievable amount of layoffs within the last couple of years. Now, there's an influx of talent available.
Companies hiring have the advantage due to high unemployment rates. However, that makes it really competitive for candidates looking for their next job. I'd refer to this as an employer's market.
On the other end, there are times when unemployment rates are super low, and it becomes a candidate's market. That switch is very obvious because it makes hiring much more competitive for companies.
I think anticipating these types of fluctuations and being able to adapt our processes or strategies can sometimes be a challenge. But if you can anticipate it and are prepared, you'll be fine.