Accretus IT Security to represent HITB Jobs in Europe

Online, May 13, 2010 (Newswire.com) - KUALA LUMPUR, 13th MAY 2010 - HITB Jobs (M) Sdn. Bhd. hereby announces its cooperation with Netherlands based Accretus IT Security, a specialized IT recruitment firm who will from now on represent HITB Jobs in Europe. Accretus IT Security and HITB Jobs will mediate recruitment opportunities between IT Specialists and Employers by looking beyond theoretical knowledge and assessing a potential employee's technical ability to fulfill a vacant position.

Self-taught individuals often have difficulty obtaining positions matching their skill-level due to their lack of paper qualifications. This gap in the global demand for talented personnel in the IT Security industry is addressed by HITB Jobs, the recruitment subsidiary of Hack in The Box, an organization widely known for its highly technical information security training and annual conferences.

Having previously initiated IT Security recruitment divisions in the Middle-East and Asia in order to connect talented IT Specialists from previously untapped markets to Employers, HITB Jobs has now expanded to Europe, where Accretus IT Security will represent their endeavors.

Accretus was founded by Freek Kauffmann, who previously served as a Linux and Open Source Consultant for various multinational organizations including IBM and the Port of Rotterdam. He has also worked for the Dutch Government, including the Dutch National Computer Emergency Response Team (GOVCERT.NL). Accretus joins HITB Jobs by focusing primarily on sourcing highly skilled technical engineers for potential employers in Europe, drawing on their technical staff and

HITB Jobs' specialized interview panelists to vet applicants.
In addition, metrics designed for the Hack in the Box conference challenges are applied to the education sector. It will be easier for employers to hire the right IT specialist. Fresh graduates will be able to prove their value on the job market to potential employers. Peer-reviews and IT technical grading allows employers to look beyond paper based qualifications, obtaining a clearer picture of how employees will fare in real-world situations.

With the partnership of HITB Jobs and Accretus, Employers are ensured of hiring the most talented and competent professionals worldwide. Both junior and senior-level job candidates are thoroughly screened and their technical skills assessed by experienced peers from similar work fields. Top talent is sourced from all over the world, matching the most suitable experience and best skill set - independent of gender, prior education, racial or cultural heritage.

For further information about the cooperation between HITB Jobs, please browse to www.HITB Jobs.com, and for the recruitment of European IT specialists email Accretus IT Security at [email protected] or call +31 (0)88 188.088.0.