Explore strategies for navigating the cybersecurity job market in this 54-minute conference talk from DerbyCon 3.0. Learn how to craft an effective résumé, decipher complex job descriptions, and overcome challenges in the industry. Gain insights on making strong first impressions, optimizing your résumé with action verbs, and avoiding common pitfalls. Discover alternative approaches to job hunting, including networking and backdoor entry methods. Conclude with a helpful FAQ section addressing common concerns in the cybersecurity job search process.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
WHOIS
A negative-unemployment Industry, sort of
And yet.
First impressions: Your résumé and you
Verb ALL the nouns!
Your résumé is not: a racecar
Your résumé is not: a junk drawer
It begins.
Inscrutable job description is Inscrutable.
Sometimes they're actually Impossible.
Inscrutable titles/descriptions are Inscrutable.
Try the back door
FAQ
