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Episode Synopsis
Navigating Cybersecurity: Q&A Session with MarcIn this special episode recorded outdoors, Marc answers listener questions about breaking into the cybersecurity field. Topics include gaining practical experience without an IT background, the importance of certifications, essential soft skills, networking strategies, handling job rejections, and making a career transition into cybersecurity. Marc provides practical advice on how to stand out in interviews, tailor your resume, and continuously improve your chances of landing a cybersecurity job. Resources and contact information are available in the show notes.00:00 Introduction and Format Change00:29 Question 1: Gaining Practical Experience in Cybersecurity03:31 Question 2: Importance of Certifications06:46 Question 3: Crucial Soft Skills09:26 Question 4: Standing Out in Job Interviews12:33 Question 5: Networking in Cybersecurity15:59 Question 6: Handling Rejection and Improving Applications22:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts---I do hope you enjoyed this episode of the podcast. Here are some helpful resources, including any sites that were mentioned in this episode.--Sites Mentioned in this EpisodeCybersecurity Conferences - Our cybersecurity conference directory is meticulously updated and checked manually to prevent spam, ensuring it remains the community’s premier resource for discovering top cybersecurity conferences, events, meetings, and seminars for 2024, 2025, and beyond.The Hire Drive Podcast Series - Apple PodcastsZero to Hired: Job Hunting in the AI Age - "Zero to Hired: Job Hunting in the AI Age" demystifies the complex world of job searching and hiring practices, providing job seekers with a comprehensive step-by-step guide to leverage artificial intelligence and modern digital tools to land their dream job. --Find subscriber links on my site, add to your podcast player, or listen on the web players on my site:Listen to Byte Sized Security --Support this Podcast with a Tip:Support Byte Sized Security --If you have questions for the show, feedback or topics you want covered. Please send a short email to [email protected] with the Subject line of "Byte-Sized Security" so I know it's about the podcast.Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bytesizedsecurity
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