Breaking Through the Boundaries of Cyber Security Job Search Challenges

Presented at BSidesDC 2019, Oct. 27, 2019, 3:30 p.m. (50 minutes)

Take expert control of your cyber security career and embark on the road to success with methods to evaluate, refine, and improve your job search strategy. Though job search challenges are not unusual, they can be overcome with the right tools. Gain valuable insights into developing the right career search products, understanding the different types of recruiters, and utilizing the right avenues for self-promotion and networking. We’ll leverage the findings from two recent industry surveys, which examine the challenges of job search and the impact of volunteering in your professional community. With these resources in hand, you can maximize your job search efforts, turning them into successes.


Presenters:

  • Kathleen Smith - Chief Marketing Officer at CyberSecJobs.com / ClearedJobs.Net
    Kathleen Smith, CMO for CyberSecJobs.Com and ClearedJobs.Net, has coached thousands of job seekers and employers to achieve the mutual goal of employment. Kathleen presents at several conferences each year on recruiting and job search. Some of the conferences she has presented at as a sole presenter or moderator include BSidesLV, BSidesTampa, BSidesSATX, DerbyCon, CircleCityCon, FedCyber, and CyberSecureGov. Kathleen is Director of HireGround, BSidesLV’s two-day career track. Kathleen is well respected within the recruiting community and is the co-founder and Past President of recruitDC.

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