Dean Da Costa
Senior Staff Talent AcquisitionLockheed Martin
Dean Da Costa is a decorated veteran and recognized sourcing expert with more than 30 years of experience. He writes The Search Authority, one of the most influential blogs in the business. He began his career while in the military, connecting the dots from resume writing to making employer contacts for fellow service members who were entering civilian life.
Dean is a recognized leader in the areas of recruiting hacking, research and find what can't be found, possessing certifications in OSINT, Ethical Hacking, PM, Programming and more. He has spoken at numerous conferences, including Sourcecon, Talent42, and Recruiting trends. Author of The Book of Recruiting; Da Costa Style and OSINT for the Staffing World. Producer of The Search Authority podcast and the Dean Da Costa YouTube channel.
10:10 a.m.–10:45 a.m. PT —
In this opening session, join Dean Da Costa, Enterprise Sourcing Practice Lead for Lockheed Martin, decorated veteran and recognized sourcing expert with more than 30 years of experience, as he shares tips and tools for understanding and finding military talent. In this session, attendees will learn why you should hire veterans, the rules and laws involved and some tips, tools and methods for finding them.