From the Defence Human Intelligence Unit to Recruitment with Mack│Grey Dynamics Podcast

Season 3 Episode 43
Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week, we are talking to Mack! Mack is a former British Army Infantryman and Team Leader. He then went on to be recruited as an Intelligence Officer in the tri-service Defence Human Intelligence Unit (DHU). After leaving the armed forces, Mack became a recruiter. Spending some time working in the Private Equity space before joining cyber specialists Trident Search, where he is now. We discussed transitioning from infantry to intelligence, Mack's time in the Middle East with DHU, the importance of culture in the work environment and much more.
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We spoke about:
0:33 Mack’s background
6:02 Bridging the gap between the military and the private sector
9:20 Upskilling for veterans
10:14 Lack of consensus on intelligence job titles
12:52 Intelligence as a function constantly having to prove its worth
16:05 Mack’s time in the infantry and transition to intelligence
19:14 Mack’s first tour as DHU
21:00 Advice to people wanting to join DHU
23:07 Referencing for employers as intelligence professionals and veterans
24:44 Moving directly from the military to private equity
26:14 The importance of culture in a workplace
29:41 Moving to different countries to offer services
31:51 Considering culture when recruiting
34:04 What long-term career advice would Mack give to those looking to join the armed forces
37:05 Getting into cyber as a route into intelligence
39:18 Salary ranges in intelligence and cyber
45:02 Mack asks Ahmed where he sees Grey Dynamics 2-3 years
50:14 Cultural recommendations
54:34 Final thoughts
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