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.

@alyssam_infosec how can I tailor my resume if I truly don’t have any infosec experience? What can I be doing in the meantime to boost my resume experience?

@brianna rather than try to lay it all out here, check out this talk I did at DefCon a few years ago that lays it and other tools out pretty well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8IA0fdFfN4

Also, if you're interested, hit me up in DMs and I'll get you a free copy of my book that adds additional details and gives you some exercises for doing exactly this.

I hope that helps.

Alyssa Miller - From Barista to Cyber Security Pro - DEF CON 28 Career Hacking Village

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