You hear there are jobs in cyber yet you still struggle to get a job. You start to wonder why the jobs are not coming.
Sometimes it’s the simple things that make a huge difference. In this newsletter, we will be sharing 5 Best Ways to find a Cyber Security or Data Privacy role.
- LinkedIn Jobs: A simple search for your target role will compile a thousand job openings for you. You can simply type in penetration tester, Cyber security Analyst, Information Security Analyst or a host of other keywords. Tips: for getting the best out of LinkedIn: Ensure you keep your profile up to date with a good corporate headshot. Be comprehensive about your skills and experience. LinkedIn CEO once said – “… LinkedIn is not a resume. It is a more dynamic approach to representing your skills, your objectives, what you know and what you are interested in within a professional context”.
- CyberSN: CyberSN does a great job of helping find jobs that match you. They currently have over a 100,000 available jobs in cyber on their site. CyberSN is the top resource for those seeking the perfect candidate or the perfect job opportunity.
- Indeed: Indeed is one of the most visited and popular job board sites on the web today. Any one who is serious about their job search has heard of Indeed. You can upload your resume and choose who you make it available to. A simple search with the target keyword will pull together thousands of jobs. You can set up job alerts for roles you are interested in.
- Dice: Dice is focused on tech jobs and has been around for a long time. They have thousands of employment opportunities in contract and full-time positions. Dice provides insights, data, and career opportunities for technology professionals.
- Branding: Whether you like it or not, you are a sales person. You will have to sell your skills and abilities to an employer for you to get hired. Who are you? What do you represent? What are your skills? What do you have to offer? These are what makes your brand. Building your brand and good networking skills is highly important in your job search.
Tip: Posting relevant news and information in your field will promote your brand
Lastly, it’s important to note that job titles are in chaos in cyber. One job title could mean 20 different things. If you want to make your job search more productive, search for your interest (NIST 27001, vulnerability Management, Splunk etc.). Searching for interests and talents will put you in front of the right opportunities.
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