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Your Cyber Path: How to Get Your Dream Cybersecurity Job

Find out what it takes to get your dream cybersecurity job (from the hiring managers' perspective).

Episodes

EP 26: Job Application Rejection

You submitted your resume and job application but they never call you. Did you do anything wrong? It’s possible. Listen to find out what to check for... Want to get your dream cybersecurity job? Our highly rated masterclass will put you on your cyber path! https://www.YourCyberPath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message

Sep 04, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 26

EP 25: Evaluating Team Fit and Shared Direction

You’ve found a great looking job. Now: How do you evaluate whether you’ll fit into the team? Do you want to go in the same direction as them? And, how do hiring managers evaluate candidates for fit and direction? Listen in to find out. Want to get your dream cybersecurity job? Our highly rated masterclass will put you on your cyber path! https://www.YourCyberPath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message

Aug 21, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 25

EP 24: How to Navigate a Skills Gap

What if you have a gap between your current skills and the employer’s required skills for your dream cybersecurity job? How do you navigate that gap? Listen in to find out. Want to get your dream cybersecurity job? Our highly rated masterclass will put you on your cyber path! https://www.YourCyberPath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message

Aug 07, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 24

EP 23: On Your Resume - Job History

What goes in the job history section of your resume? How much detail should you include? And, how do hiring managers evaluate that section? Want to get your dream cybersecurity job? Our highly rated masterclass will put you on your cyber path! https://www.YourCyberPath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message

Jul 24, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 23

EP 21: Your Reputation Matters to Us

Your reputation is so important to the hiring manager. And one of the biggest drivers of your reputation is your personal brand. On a related note, how did you left your last job. Did you leave it well? Want to get your dream cybersecurity job? Our highly rated masterclass will put you on your cyber path! https://www.YourCyberPath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message...

Jul 10, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 21

EP 22: Impress Us With Your Resume Skills Section

The Skills Section of your resume needs to match up to the job you're pursuing. What goes in there? How much detail should there be? How do cybersecurity hiring managers evaluate that section? What common mistakes should you avoid? We'll cover all that and more. Plus, a listener request. Want to get your dream cybersecurity job? Our highly-rated masterclass will put you on your cyber path! https://www.YourCyberPath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message...

Jun 26, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 22

EP 20: See you next week!

As we announced in the last episode, Wes and I have switched to an every-other-week schedule. Unfortunately, this is the first "off week" so there's no full episode today. We appreciate you and we’ll see you next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message

Jun 19, 20202 minSeason 1Ep. 20

EP 19: Fascinate Us With Your Resume Summary Statement

Your Summary Statement at the top of your resume is the most important section. It’s your chance to hook us into reading the rest of your resume. Here’s how we’re hoping you’ll write it. Want to get your dream cybersecurity job? Our highly-rated masterclass will put you on your cyber path! https://www.YourCyberPath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message

Jun 12, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 19

EP 18: Cybersecurity Job Market During COVID-19 Quarantine

What's it like to try and get a cybersecurity job during the COVID-19 pandemic? It's clear the hiring market has shifted. But how? And what does it mean to you? My guest Wes Shriner is a manager on the cybersecurity team at a Fortune 100 company. Join us as we unpack these questions and more. If you're struggling to get hired checkout out our masterclass "How to Get Your Dream Cybersecurity Job (As Told by Hiring Managers)" at https://www.YourCyberPath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://an...

Jun 05, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 18

EP 17: What One Fortune 100 Hiring Manager Wants to See On Your Resume

Wes Shriner is a manager on the cybersecurity team at a Fortune 100 company. Over the years, he's hired over 100 cybersecurity professionals. He thinks reviewing resumes isn’t nearly as fun as doing cybersecurity! But he's gotten good at it because he believes hiring is the most strategic thing a management team can do. In this episode, he'll tell you what the resume of a strong candidate looks like. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message...

May 29, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 17

EP 16: Cybersecurity jobs and COVID-19

It looks like a lot of seasoned cybersecurity people have recently lost their jobs due to the economic hit we’ve taken here in the US. Should you give up looking for your dream cybersecurity job? I don't think so and I explain why in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message

May 22, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 16

EP 15: Hunt for Jobs Like a Pentester

Do you want to do your job search with the same intensity, skills, and tooling as a network penetration tester looking for vulnerabilities? If so, then you need to check out Jason Blanchard’s livestream at https://www.twitch.tv/banjocrashland He's on twice per week: Tuesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm Pacific time (7-9 pm ET) and Fridays from 10 am to noon Pacific time (1-3 pm ET) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message...

May 15, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 15

EP 14: Your Salary History is Off-Limits

It's unfair, and illegal in some places, for an interviewer to ask for your salary history. Today I'm going to tell you why and what to do if you are asked anyway! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message

May 08, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 14

EP 13: Landing Your Dream Cybersecurity Job

It’s difficult enough to get an interview, so you want to stay strong as you transition from using a resume to get attention to selling yourself in person. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message

May 01, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 13

EP 12: Get Noticed By Cybersecurity Hiring Managers

It can be so difficult to get an interview! Here are some practical insights for increasing your chances of getting noticed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message

Apr 24, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 12

EP 11: Chose the Path to Your Dream Cybersecurity Job

There are so many different ways you could go about preparing yourself. There are dozens of certifications, college degrees, and the thing all hiring managers ask for: experience. And, unfortunately, I hear from a lot of people who thought they were well-prepared to get their first cybersecurity job, but found themselves getting nowhere after months of interviews. I don't want that for you, so here are some specific suggestions to become a strong candidate for your dream cybersecurity job. --- S...

Apr 17, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 11

EP 10: Chose Your Dream Cybersecurity Job by Title

Knowing the title of your dream cybersecurity job is important because, without a job title, you might spend a lot of time going to school or getting certifications, only to find out that, as viewed by a hiring manager, your resume is unfocused on a specific objective. And that could undermine your ability to present yourself as a strong candidate for a job when other people with laser-focused preparation are submitting their applications for the same job. --- Send in a voice message: https://an...

Apr 10, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 10

EP 9: Pandemic and masterclass

We’re going to launch the masterclass on April 6th, as scheduled. Cyber-attackers haven’t stopped; why should we? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourcyberpath/message

Apr 03, 20204 minSeason 1Ep. 9

EP 8: Another Hiring Manager's Advice

In this episode, I tell you about some practical feedback that I got about the masterclass lessons from another hiring manager. This is feedback you can use now. To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course. Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job? If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020. You’ll also g...

Mar 27, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 8

EP 7: Survey results - Your #4 Question

In this episode, I tell you the fourth most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far. To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course. Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job? If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020. You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fi...

Mar 20, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 7

EP 6: Survey results - Your #3 Question

In this episode, I tell you the third most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far. To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course. Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job? If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020. You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fir...

Mar 13, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 6

EP 5: Survey results - Your #2 Question

In this episode, I tell you the second most frequent question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far. To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course. Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job? If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020. You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fi...

Mar 06, 20204 minSeason 1Ep. 5

EP 4: Survey results - Your #1 Question

In this episode, I’m going to tell you the top question we’ve received from the survey respondents so far (all 112 of them!) To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course. Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job? If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020. You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-sell...

Feb 28, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 4

EP 3: My Cyber Path (Part 2)

In this episode, I tell you the second part of my story about how I got into cybersecurity. And why I stayed, despite the stress and the constant threat of burn-out. To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course. Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job? If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020. You’ll al...

Feb 21, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 3

EP 2: My Cyber Path (Part 1)

In this episode, I tell you the first part of my story about how I got into cybersecurity. And why I stayed, despite the stress and the constant threat of burn-out. To help you get your first cybersecurity job, in addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course. Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job? If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020. You’ll als...

Feb 14, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 2

EP 1: The First Episode

This podcast exists to help you get your first cybersecurity job. In addition to this podcast, I’m going to publish an online course. Will you let me know your #1 question about getting your first cybersecurity job? If you do that through my online survey, then you’ll get free access to my 4-week online class that’s starting on April 6, 2020. You’ll also get a free copy of my Amazon best-selling book “Fire Doesn’t Innovate: The Executive’s Practical Guide to Thriving in the Face of Evolving Cybe...

Feb 07, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 1