Author Archives: David Lammert

Desirable Traits and Qualities All Employers Seek

Posted 5 days ago by David Lammert

Every employer has a list of specific qualities they seek from a potential new hire. Depending on the position they’re looking to fill, the specifics might change, but there are common traits in people that all employers crave – regardless …

Posted in Pinnacle Placements Blog | Tagged Corporate Security Search Firm, executive recruiter security, interview, interview skills, Security Executive Recruiter, Security Industry Recruiters, Security Management Executive Search | No Comments

Career Fulfillment…Does it Matter. Should it?

Posted 26 days ago by David Lammert

I consider myself very fortunate in this life: My career as an executive recruiter in the security industry provides me with a great sense of purpose. Luck, is part of it, no-doubt, but it also took a lot of effort …

Posted in Pinnacle Placements Blog | Tagged Career fulfillment, corporate security executive search firm, executive search security industry, professional achievement, Professional Development, security industry executive recruiter, security recruiter | No Comments

Identifying Remarkable Performers

Posted 33 days ago by David Lammert

Remarkable performers possess many intangible qualities. They have that special “it” factor. They are the “go to” men and women who can fill in for almost any role and under any circumstance. They are the people who leave a situation …

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Do you know what hiring managers want today?

Posted 40 days ago by David Lammert

As an executive recruiter, I was recently talking to a client, a Director of Security at a medium sized company based in the United States, about two positions he’s trying to fill (Senior Investigator and a Regional Security Manager) and …

Posted in Pinnacle Placements Blog | Tagged Corporate Security Executive Hiring, Director of Security, Interview Preparation, Security Management Recruiters, Security Search Firm, soft skills | No Comments

Using Twitter to Find Your Next Security Job

Posted 47 days ago by David Lammert

During these tough economic times, you need to be more innovative in how you approach the task of finding a new job or making a career move. You can rely on friends, job boards, your professional network or LinkedIn. However, …

Posted in Pinnacle Placements Blog | Tagged LinkedIn, networking, Professional Development, security industry executive recruiter, security industry headhunter, security placement services, Twitter | No Comments

Top 5 Reasons New Employees Fail and What Can Be Learned From Them

Posted 54 days ago by David Lammert

We can all agree that the technical competency of a potential new hire is key to their success. However, this is only one small element of determining whether or not this person will succeed in your organization for the long-term. …

Posted in Pinnacle Placements Blog | Tagged Coachability, employee retention, motivation, security management, why new hires fail | No Comments

How to Avoid These 10 Hiring Errors

Posted 61 days ago by David Lammert

Evaluating based only on competency – Ability to coach, emotional intelligence, temperament and motivation are critical elements of a new hire success or failure. Failure to clearly define job duties and performance objectives – Draft a Performance-Based Position Description and …

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How to Write Your Resume with a Winning Edge

Posted 68 days ago by David Lammert

A recent study by the employment services agency Manpower found that 84% of workers are planning to look for a new job this year. How about you? Are you in this majority? Even February 2012’s unemployment report showed that the …

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What is the Perception vs. Reality of Hiring Top Candidates in Today’s Market

Posted 75 days ago by David Lammert

When you can’t find a job, or as an employer, you review multiple candidates without finding one suitable for you to hire, it’s easy to believe there are sinister forces at work in the hiring market. However, as a veteran …

Posted in Pinnacle Placements Blog | Tagged corporate security, Hiring, interview, IT Security, Perception, Security Careers, security director, Security jobs, security recruiter | No Comments

LinkedIn Tips to Maximize Your Job Search Success

Posted 82 days ago by David Lammert

Now is a great time for job seekers to update their resumes and social profiles to hit the ground running for their 2012 job search. Many employers and security recruiters use LinkedIn to source talent, making it imperative for job …

Posted in Pinnacle Placements Blog | Tagged ASIS, Google, LinkedIn, networking, Profile, Security jobs, security recruiter | No Comments

Author Archives: David Lammert

Desirable Traits and Qualities All Employers Seek

Career Fulfillment…Does it Matter. Should it?

Identifying Remarkable Performers

Do you know what hiring managers want today?

Using Twitter to Find Your Next Security Job

Top 5 Reasons New Employees Fail and What Can Be Learned From Them

How to Avoid These 10 Hiring Errors

How to Write Your Resume with a Winning Edge

What is the Perception vs. Reality of Hiring Top Candidates in Today’s Market

LinkedIn Tips to Maximize Your Job Search Success

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