Security Bsides Las Vegas 2024

Ricki Burke

A passionate contributor to the infosec community, Ricki is a co-organizer of BSides Gold Coast (2024) and SecTalks Gold Coast. He has also organized career villages, hosted workshops, and presented at AISA CyberCon, AusCERT, BSides Canberra, BSides Melbourne, BSides Perth, and CHCon. Ricki is also a former Resume Review volunteer at BSides LV.


Sessions

08-06
13:00
50min
Brute Force Your Job Application
Ricki Burke

Job hunting? Yeah, it sucks. But what if you could hack through the job search maze with insider tips and tricks? This talk will arm you with the essentials to build a killer profile, establish a standout personal brand, demonstrate proactive job applications, and guide you through successful interviews. Get ready to 'Brute Force Your Job Application' and advance to the next stage in your career.

Hire Ground
Florentine B
08-06
14:00
45min
What Goes Bump in the Night? Recruiter Panel About Job Search and Other Scary Things
Kirsten Renner, Ricki Burke, Kris Rides, Sylvia Lemos

Conversations with recruiters are always challenging, intimidating, and sometimes infuriating. What do you say? What do they say? Who goes first? Who should follow up? This panel comprises amazing recruiters who are long-time volunteers in the community who know how to coach hackers in their job search and how to navigate the hiring process. Come to listen to a frank discussion about recruiting and job search. More importantly, come to ask questions!

Hire Ground
Florentine B
08-06
15:00
60min
Trick or Treat: The Tricks and Treats of Job Search
Ricki Burke

We will cover a quick step-by-step process for developing a sound job search strategy.
We will set the groundwork for a successful job search to include:
• Profile and Brand Creation
• Resumes
• Job Application Strategy
• Interview Preparation
• Navigating Job Offers

Hire Ground Career Discussions
Florentine B3