if you are applying for hundreds of jobs every single day week month and you get zero feedback
then something's definitely wrong keep watching and we'll discuss what could be hampering your
ability to get a job in cyber security I speak to many people daily and so often when I share
opportunities jobs Etc I get the feedback that there is a very negative Nuance around beginners
finding their way to enter into the industry of cyber security and a lot of the feedback pertains
around the fact that I apply for hundreds of jobs a day and I'm not getting any feedback
or I apply for 50 jobs in one week and I receive zero feedback now clearly if this is the case then
there is definitely something that is not right and it's time to pause and take a step back and
really start from the fundamental building blocks you might have so much knowledge you might have so
many skills you might have multiple certifications and still be unsuccessful to land that job in
cyber security if the approach to Landing that job is not correct today I want to share with
you that cyber security again this is based on my experience what I've learned what I have
learned through years of dealing with different Professionals in the industry cyber security is
a really really trusting field there is a network of cyber Security Professionals and that Network
usually Mentor others they share information they help other people get into the industry
Etc if that cyber security professional has a really good portfolio and really good rapport
within their current work environment then it's even better because when they recommend someone
for a job that person is usually highly recorded and they would usually be given the opportunity
to apply for the job and then to go through the interview process now a lot of the times I do see
many people just put together a CV it's sort of a blanket approach kind of CV and then distribute
that CV or resume to the masses and hope you know like sort of costume next and hope to catch but
in cyber security this approach really is not one that often succeeds and it's one that you
are really going to face a lot of heartache and frustration and discouragement with because you
might be ready to get that first opportunity but you are not going about it correctly here are a
couple of recommendations as a first step once you are ready to enter the industry it's very
important that you streamline which roles you want to focus on and go to the level of
understanding which type of organizations you want to work at and what kind of job you want
to have because this is going to streamline how you build your personal CV or resume and which
roles and which organizations you Target now once you've established this do your research about the
companies that you want to work for doing research allows you to evaluate which of your character
traits and your personality traits and your skill sets meet what this company is looking for within
their business and meets the kind of people that they want to employ if you understand that
then you can make your personal resume so much more relevant and so much more contextual
to the jobs that you're targeting and to the organizations that you are targeting one thing
that is often overlooked is that if you apply for the job it means that you might get an interview
and you might get that job and if you have that company or you hate the role then none of it
will be worth it because cyber security in itself already is such a demanding space you have to love
your job you have to love the company that you are doing it for otherwise you're gonna struggle
with the lack of motivation and maybe not build yourself a great reputation to start off with
next step now that you understand where you might want to work now it's time to tailor your resume
set your skills up front and focus them for the role that you're applying for because you might
have other skills and it's great to add those other skills there but be sure not to clutter
your resume with too much information and be sure to make those first few lines the most impactful
make sure that it is really really comprehensive at top and then you can see exactly who you are as
a person within the first few seconds of reading your document get down to the details and make
this personal if you have the opportunity to apply for a job and you have the option to add a cover
letter or to add information about why you're even applying for the role while you're looking to get
the job you need to take that opportunity that opportunity is what sets you apart because you
can clearly bring across your message and your passion for the organization and for the role
now this doesn't work if you're doing a blanket application because then you'll have no motivation
as to why you want to work for this company you'll have no motivation as to why you want
this role so it really only works if you are able to streamline this and focus and Zone into why I
want to work for this company and have a message as to why you want to work for this company and
why you want this role and if you haven't gathered it already doing this much work up front makes it
really impossible for you to apply for a hundred jobs in one month because it would just not be
feasible if you want to have your story for each organization that you're targeting and for the
role that you are targeting once you've applied it's really important if there is the option to
reach out to a recruiter or to a hiring manager to ask for more information to ask for more questions
that you do so this puts your application at the top of the mailbox of that recruiter or that
hiring manager because now they've got a personal message from you they've got something that asks
a question and make sure your question is valid I mean don't just tell them how much you want
the job they can read that in your application if you have a question really reach out to them and
ask them the question and get yourself visible and get yourself noticed someone sees that you
actually want this job you're actually reaching out for more information you actually want to
know about this role Etc next if you are in that position putting out your CV and you are writing
a cover letter and you're reaching out to the hiring manager or the recruiter and you still
do not get any feedback then versus the point at which I would highly recommend that you get
in touch with a resume and profile coach or editor or someone that can help you to review your CV and
your resume and your cover letter and your job application methods and your LinkedIn profile
so that that person can help you to get through that first barrier which is actually Landing the
message with the potential employer or recruiter that you or someone that they want to see and that
they want to interview because that might be the only Gap that is standing between you and getting
that interview I am a bit hesitant in saying all these things but I will say it as it is because at
the end of the day the aim here is to help someone that is looking for a job and that is wondering
and really Industries because they're just not being called for an interview they're skill
they've learned they've studied and they're just not getting to that step that's why it's really
important that I share the information as it is I really also understand the sensitivity around
when you are applying and applying and applying and you're just not getting called for that job I
understand that it goes with a lot of frustration a lot of emotions and a lot of negativity so I
really am so empathetic to everyone that's struggling in this challenge but I also want
to say that you will get there it takes a bit of work it takes a bit of ironing out where that
problem could be with your profile and then just those initial steps can really help you to get
over the line in the long run then finally network network network if you are connected with people
on LinkedIn and they work at the organization that you want to work at and they are inside
security then definitely reach out to them so many cyber Security Professionals are open to helping
other professionals and newbies to get into the industry reach out to those people and tell them
that you have found this opportunity this is your documentation you have applied for this job tell
them why you want this job and ask them if they would do a referral for you referrals almost
always guarantee that interview and then it is time for you to Showcase your skills because now
you've moved past the barrier where your document can't get you there but someone has recommended
you and now you are able to get there don't let the negativity overpower this job search there
is so much talk about energy and the impact that your energy and the right energy can have in you
executing a certain task or meeting a certain goal and really just take the words of encouragement
from me today that a lot of people have struggled to get into this industry a lot of people have
started somewhere and you will start somewhere you might be struggling today but you will start
somewhere it's all about looking at the holistic process looking at the picture end to end and
then doing what is necessary from a documentation perspective in order to correctly apply for those
jobs and get your name out there to recruiters and the Cyber Security Professionals hiring managers
and especially for the organization where you want to work and friends if you made it this far in the
video thank you so so much for watching this I really hope this one helps many many people are
this is a topic that is really close to my heart because I know that so many of you are struggling
in this job searching phase and getting that first breakthrough opportunity so if you did enjoy this
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