EP 63: Top Five Reasons Why You’re Not Getting a Job Right Now
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/63
In this episode, we discuss the top five reasons why you may not be getting a job in the cybersecurity industry right now. After working in the cybersecurity industry for many years, Kip and Jason have identified the five most common reasons that a person does not land their dream cybersecurity position. Job seekers often do not see the bigger picture or understand the challenges that the hiring manager has in filling the position, which is one of the main things that keeps them from their dream job.
To help you understand why you might not be getting hired right now, Kip and Jason discuss how a lack of experience, lack of certifications, lack of salary knowledge, lack of soft skills, and a lack of understanding of your own strengths can lead to rejection when applying for a position. Luckily, there are things you can do to help increase the odds of getting hired, as discussed in this episode.
What You’ll Learn
· Why experience matters most to hiring managers
· Why certifications are important in the cybersecurity industry
· Why asking for too much or too little money can hurt your chances at landing a position
· Why soft skills are more important than your technical skills
· Why understanding yourself is important to a long and satisfying career in cybersecurity
Relevant Websites For This Episode
· Your Cyber Path (https://www.yourcyberpath.com)
· Your Cyber Path Hiring Quiz (https://www.yourcyberpath.com/hiring quiz)
· Glass Door (https://www.glassdoor.com)
· DISC Profiles (https://www.discprofile.com)
Tags: Experience, Certifications, Salary, Soft Skills
Other Relevant Episodes
· Episode 55 – Which cybersecurity certifications should you get
· Episode 49 – Why entry-level jobs aren’t really entry level
· Episode 46 – ATS Secrets - Boost your Resume with these Clever Tips
Episode 30 – A cybersecurity job that fits you like a glove
EP 63: Top Five Reasons Why You’re Not Getting a Job Right Now