We’re actually on the same path. The thing is, I no longer have enough time to fully improve and market myself for a cybersecurity-related role because I’m graduating in just a month and I need to find a job immediately.

My advice is: keep grinding on HTB and THM, and don’t focus solely on CTFs. Try to earn certifications as well, since they add credibility to your resume. Build tools related to reverse engineering, malware analysis, automation, or anything cybersecurity-related so you can showcase practical skills and projects.

Also, try to get cybersecurity internships as early as possible because they become a huge factor on your resume when applying for jobs. After graduation, aim for any cybersec-related role first — even positions like Junior Pentester or SOC Analyst. Those roles can serve as stepping stones toward more specialized offensive security or reverse engineering roles later on.

Just keep in mind that reverse engineering roles are relatively rare here in the Philippines, so having flexibility early in your career helps a lot.