Alyssa Miller 🛩️​   â€‹Nov 19, 2022

So I just posted a number of #entrylevel #infosecjobs. My point isn't that I don't think people can search these out themselves.

Instead, I'm trying to highlight how jobs where the candidate pool will likely be entry level folks but the job description is poorly worded such that many will self-exclude.

Be brave, fuck the requirements section. If it sounds like a job you think you can do:

1. Tailor your resume. Don't lie but definitely highlight the correct relevant experience, skills, and/or knowledge you have.

2. Think about it like an elevator pitch. You have mere moments and few words to tell them why they NEED to hire you.

3. If you need someone to kick your #ImposterSyndrome in the ass, let me know.

Show threadXavier Ashe Nov 19, 2022

I'm a hiring manager at a large US bank. Very often my peers post the job template given to us by HR. Very often the requirements don't necessarily apply. So follow @alyssam_infosec's advice and be bold. Find someone on the inside that can help you understand what they are looking for.

I'm willing to be your inside person at my company. See the toot below.
#infosecjobs #fedijobs
https://infosec.exchange/@Xavier/109372088738492909

Xavier Ashe :donor: (@[email protected])

@accidentalciso Hey everyone out there looking for jobs. I'm on the #infosec leadership team at a purple bank. Take a look at what we have posted. If you see something that interests you, send me a DM and I'll give you the inside scoop like which team it's on and what you can expect. Then if you like the job, I'll deliver your resume to the hiring manager. https://careers.truist.com/listjobs/?keyword=Security

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Show threadKrystleNov 19, 2022
@Xavier @alyssam_infosec it doesn’t matter though. Most places aren’t hiring at all even though they are posting ads. I’ve applied to over 200 jobs and nothing. I couldn’t even afford groceries because of it. I’ve just been eating rice for two weeks
Show threadXavier Ashe Nov 19, 2022
@theperch @alyssam_infosec We're still hiring. I personally have 3 (soon to be 4) FTE positions to fill on my firewall policy team.
Show threadKrystleNov 19, 2022
@Xavier @alyssam_infosec I’m in California. Where and what kind of positions are they? Do you have a link?
Show threadXavier Ashe 
@theperch @alyssam_infosec Here is the firewall position. I'm looking for someone with solid networking, routing, and VPN skills. Firewall policy experience is a plus. US residency is a must.
https://careers.truist.com/job/16962369/firewall-policy-engineer-atlanta-ga/
Nov 19, 2022 at 8:49pmWeb
Show threadKrystleNov 19, 2022
@Xavier @alyssam_infosec thank u!