Newsroom
Here you’ll find my articles on career management, selections from my career column, media and even a free downloadable ebook!
Job search must do: Cover Letters
Cover letters are a conundrum. Are they still needed? In this post, I lay out why well-written, thoughtful cover letters are a so important to your job search and professional brand in 2024, and probably forever.
Think Like An Investor
There is nothing more critical in the interviewing process than understanding this balance of power and how to manage it.
Interviewing: The Balance of Power.
There is nothing more critical in the interviewing process than understanding this balance of power and how to manage it.
Leadership Authenticity and Team Engagement Win Top Candidates.
Playing to win? Here are two things hiring managers and their teams can do during the interview process to woo desirable candidates.
Learn more about me and my philosophy!
A lively conversation with leaders from ISACA about the power and value of mentorship. And, a fun interview where you’ll learn more about my career.
Let’s talk with a CISO!
Todd Fitzgerald, an award-winning CISO, invited me to talk with him on his podcast “CISO” Stories about a topic that I have presented on a number of times: Generational differences, conflict, and synergies at work.
Growing your career
A conversation with Chirag Joshi, a leader in cybersecurity, best-selling author and podcaster. We talk about adding value, networking, soft skills, the meaning of titles, the pursuit of promotions and so much more!
Career transition or new career!
Interview with Safia Kazi, Privacy Professional Practices Principal at ISACA, where I provide tips and tried-and-true career advice on how to launch a career in IT Audit.
Career Column: @ISACA Career Corner
A column written monthly for the global Digital Trust (IT Audit, IT Risk, Compliance, Internal Controls, Cybersecurity) community with loads of information and take aways that are valuable for anyone interested in improving their career management. Enjoy the entire library of my articles on the ISACA website!
Quotable!
"Working with mentors is what successful professionals do because great careers aren’t built in a vacuum," says Caitlin McGaw, "There is just too much to know; too many decisions to make along the way. We keep ourselves from wasting time, making poor career choices, and learning the hard way by engaging with mentors through a program like ISACA’s."
Business Wire, 1-20-2023
“CISOs are looking for candidates who understand and manage their own emotions, in order to communicate and emphasize with others and resolve conflicts,” said McGaw. “Resilience is another attribute - having optimism and grit, and being able to push through when you face challenges, is important in cybersecurity where people have to be able to get back on the horse in order to solve problems if something happens.”
Decipher, 5-18-2021
"Continual up-skilling is a strong signal of professionalism in all IT fields,” said Caitlin McGaw. “Hiring managers are actively looking for people with emerging technology skills. However, since companies are still ramping up these technologies, many professionals have not yet had the chance to gain that experience. Being able to demonstrate the accomplishment of high-quality training and hands-on work with emerging technology will be a substantial competitive advantage for experienced professionals and recent grads alike.”
Business Wire, 4-21-2021
Downloadable eBook!
Downloadable eBook!
Are you a hiring manager? Get a free eBook to help you hire better.
I co-authored “When Talent is Scarce” for ISACA with my good friend and colleague, Todd Weinman.
A quick read loaded with tips for optimizing your hiring process, which is always critical, but especially when there competition for top resources is fierce!