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DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing industries\, and wi
 th that growth comes competition. You’re not only competing with other g
 raduates from your university\, but you’re also competing with passionat
 e\, self-driven individuals from the rest of the world who have been honin
 g their skills inside and outside the classroom.\nIf you want to stand out
  and land your first cybersecurity job\, you need more than just a degree 
 or certification. Employers are looking for passion\, initiative\, commitm
 ent and adaptability\, all those things that can’t be taught in a classr
 oom. \nAs a manager for an Application Security (AppSec) team\, I have rev
 iewed hundreds\, if not thousands of applications and conducted several hu
 ndred interviews. I’ve seen firsthand what makes a candidate stand out a
 nd outshine other candidates. Our recruitment is heavily focused on junior
  roles out of necessity\, as we are located far from metropolitan areas an
 d can’t easily attract already established senior professionals. However
 \, my insights might be useful for more senior roles and even roles outsid
 e AppSec and Cybersecurity as well\, but again\, my target group for this 
 paper is junior roles in Ethical hacking.\n\nIn this talk\, I’ll share m
 y real-world insights from hiring and mentoring cybersecurity professional
 s and show you how to differentiate yourself.\nI'll share what I look for 
 in candidates\, the mistakes to avoid\, and hopefully share what makes som
 eone to truly standout and be more hirable.\nBy the end of this talk\, you
 ’ll have a clear action plan for building your skills\, personal brand\,
  and network so you can land that first job with confidence. It’s a lot 
 of hard work\, but trust me\, it will make a difference\, not just in the 
 short run\, what you do from today\, will impact the rest of your career.
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SUMMARY:Hacking the Job Market: Double Your Chances of Landing an Ethical H
 acker Role - Mikael Svall
URL:https://pretalx.com/bsides-exeter-2025/talk/YVFNNG/
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