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The Cybersecurity Recruiter talks to Barb Adrian, Chief People Officer, Procellis Technology Inc
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- Mar 26, 2026
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Summary
Recruiter Insights for a Tough Market: Resumes, Interviews, Follow-Ups, and Professionalism On the Cybersecurity Recruiter podcast, Tom chats with Barb Adrian, Chief People Officer at Procellis Technology. about how candidates can stand out in a competitive, layoff-impacted market. Barb stresses a well-constructed, proof-read resume (errors like misspellings or mismatched dates are deal-breakers), showcasing community involvement, and limiting work history to relevant recent years. For interviews, she advises researching the company, being prepared for recruiter calls, asking thoughtful questions (including culture and what the interviewer loves about the job), practicing communication, and being comfortable with silence rather than babbling. She welcomes proactive outreach via LinkedIn or email and emphasizes follow-up and professionalism on virtual interviews (clean space, appropriate attire, minimal oversharing). Barb notes AI filtering can miss great candidates, so she manually reviewed 430 applicants, and she finds referrals especially effective. 00:56 Meet Barb Career Journey 02:01 Resume Must Haves 03:21 Interview Prep and Flow 05:57 Smart Questions to Ask 07:05 Relaxed Communication Tips 09:41 Reaching Out and Standing Out 10:30 AI Screening and Follow Up 14:35 Worst Phone Interview Story 16:30 Virtual Interview Professionalism 17:21 Oversharing Red Flags 18:06 Stay Professional until Offer 18:51 Dress For Success 19:36 Market Shift Reality Check 20:24 Community Interview Support 23:51 AI Screening Pitfalls 25:07 Referrals Beat Algorithms 25:46 LinkedIn Noise And Etiquette 28:07 Hiring Needs And Candidate Energy 30:52 Human Touch And Mental Health 33:04 Learning Through Your Network 34:23 Episode Wrap Up