Breaking Into Cybersecurity + FCC: Ask Federal HR Exec Angela Freeman! 08.25.21

We are excited to have Federal Career Connection back for another discussion on breaking into federal careers!  This show's guest is Angela Freeman who is here to answer your federal HR questions. Bring your questions and join the conversation! Angela Freeman is a Human Resources professional having served more than 25 years in progressively responsible senior management level positions in the Federal government and several HR leadership positions in the private sector at association and for-profit organizations. She has served in Senior Executive Service positions directing the full range of human capital management programs for national and global workforces. She has had the unique opportunity to serve as a HR professional for each branch of Federal service managing diverse staffs, organizational change, working to maximize proficiency, improve program effectiveness and overseeing large program budgets, while supporting the agency’s mission. She holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Marymount University and professional certifications from the Society for Human Resources Management (SPHR), WorldatWork (CCP) and is certified as a Federal Workplace Mediator (Northern Virginia Mediation Service). She recently earned a certification as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional with the University of North Florida. She has completed many leadership development programs to include the Notre Dame Leadership Development Program. Angela is also committed to civic and community service. She currently serves as a member of the Leadership Development Committee and as Co-Chairman for the Mentorship Program for a local chapter of an international women’s organization (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.). This series was created by Renee Small + ☁️ Christophe Foulon ☁️ to share stories of how the most recent cybersecurity professionals are breaking into the industry. We hope this helps you in your quest to break into cybersecurity as well. Our special editions are us talking to experts in their fields and cyber gurus who share their experiences of helping others break-in. #breakingintocybersecurity​ #securitypeeps​ #cybersecurity​ #federaljobs​ #informationsecurity #jobsearch Check out our new book, Develop Your Cybersecurity Career Path: How to Break into Cybersecurity at Any Level: https://www.amazon.com/dp/195597600707 _________________________________________  About the hosts:   Renee Small is the CEO of Cyber Human Capital, one of the leading human resources business partners in the field of cybersecurity, and author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book, Magnetic Hiring: Your Company's  Secret Weapon to Attracting Top Cyber Security Talent. She is committed to helping leaders close the cybersecurity talent gap by hiring from within and helping more people get into the lucrative cybersecurity profession. https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneebrownsmall/ Download a free copy of her book at magnetichiring.com/book Christophe Foulon focuses on helping to secure people and processes with a  solid understanding of the technology involved. He has over 10 years as an experienced Information Security Manager and Cybersecurity  Strategist with a passion for customer service, process improvement, and information security. He has significant experience in optimizing the use of technology while balancing the implications to people, processes, and information security by using a consultative approach. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon/ Find out more about CPF-Coaching at https://cpf-coaching.com • Podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakingintocybersecurity • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakingIntoCybersecurity --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingintocybersecurity/message