EP 27. Young Professionals in Protection - Getting Started in the Security Industry | Matthew Porcelli

How hard is it to be a young professional today in the Executive
Protection space today? 


In this week’s episode, we're going to be talking to Matthew
Porcelli, CPP to explore what it means to be a young professional
in the industry. While we also go over some tips and tricks on
how to stand out and give out some real advice for young EP
professionals just breaking into the field.


This is a very timely topic as there are lots of people coming
into the marketplace looking for work. And while the world is
opening up again with expanded opportunities, it can still be
very hard to break into the industry because as some have
described, there are “too many bums and not enough seats.” 


So, listen in on this episode to gather some timely insights and
tips as we discussed the following topics:


What are the advantages of being a young professional in the
security industry?

How does a young professional go about promoting themselves
while still remaining the gray man or the quiet
professional? 

What is the biggest gripe with the way young professionals
are treated these days?

Is it an urban myth that millennials and gen Z are too
self-congratulatory and too self-entitled? 

And finally, how can a young professional truly stand out?



 Matthew leaves us all with some sage advice when he says:


 “People in general are impatient. It's just the way
it is. It's all about how you utilize the time that you're given
until you realize that dream.”


 


More about Matthew: 


Matthew Porcelli, CPP is a private security manager/consultant
who has acquired more than 10 years of experience in the private
security sector working for clients from international airlines
to corporate global headquarters, and alongside municipal, state,
and federal law enforcement partners. He is certified as a CPP,
holds a Masters degree in Administration of Justice and Security,
and a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy. Porcelli volunteers
as a Community Vice President with ASIS International and
authored numerous articles, white papers, and book reviews on
global security topics ranging from airline/travel security to
security leadership and management.


Matthew


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