2025-11-15 –, Room 402
In this presentation, Jason Maddox, Director of IT and Chief Information Security Officer at a $40 billion private equity firm, shares strategies for crafting resumes that secure information security roles for senior college students, recent graduates (0-2 years of experience), and early-career professionals (3-5 years of experience). Drawing on years of experience hiring for high-stakes financial environments, where IT and cybersecurity are critical to protecting sensitive data, this talk delivers actionable advice tailored to early-stage career levels. Attendees will learn to create concise, ATS-friendly resumes that highlight relevant skills, certifications, and projects. The presentation will showcase examples of what to avoid in your resume, explain why, and demonstrate how to capture the hiring manager's attention. This session aims to assist soon-to-be grads / recent grads and early career professionals to craft compelling resumes that help open doors.
