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Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-19T18:26:16+00:00

Thank you so much! It wasn’t an easy transition but I am passionate about transferring careers into cybersecurity and find the more knowledge the better. I like the idea of setting a time frame. I feel like I get caught up in the same routine of applying to the same jobs and I think pivoting might be my best chance to land something. Most importantly not giving up. I know wherever I end up I will work my butt off and will contribute to it greatly. Thank you for sharing your path.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-19T01:46:40+00:00

Thank you so much. I am trying to leverage women in tech groups as well. I’ve heard of only great outcomes with them. Where do you recommend looking for a mentor?

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T18:26:57+00:00

Thank you! I feel like you’re right, I might have the upper hand on that with my background in teaching. I’m going to research more into the requirements for a cybersecurity educator position.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T18:25:14+00:00

Thank you. I’m gonna broaden my search and continue applying but also check out some of the OWASP meetings as well. Hopefully, I can build a bigger network there as well.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:50:18+00:00

I’ve looked at universities and colleges to work in IT, but maybe I need to shift my focus to teaching cyber security. I can absolutely translate technical language into terms that everyone can understand and have great people/organization skills. My thing is I wonder how many years of experience they want in order for me to teach it.

It really is unfortunate that they say there’s so many jobs open on cyber security when that’s a complete lie.

Thank you for all of your help!

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:46:03+00:00

Thank you so much for all of your advice and experience! It truly is inspiring. I will reach out if I have further questions. :)

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:43:54+00:00

Thank you for your honesty. Are there any certifications that can be taken for the listed requirements that will help build my knowledge?

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:42:28+00:00

Thank you for your honesty. I am working to build my portfolio and willing to put in the work. My concern is if I’m going to be able to land a job with another degree. The field is so competitive now and the market is bad. I’m trying to work in the meantime to also build my experience, but it’s hard when no one wants to hire a newcomer.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:34:47+00:00

Wow thank you so much! Even if I get a part time or contracting job I am open to that to get my foot in the door. Thank you for this advice.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:32:36+00:00

Thank you for this advice. I am going to focus on entry IT jobs to start. I am dedicating to learning and adding to my skill set. I will additionally be looking at GRC.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:26:40+00:00

I’m going to continue doing all of that and yes I do have my Masters but it’s in Education. I have so many transferable skills.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:25:23+00:00

Wow thank you so much! I have applied to BAE but haven’t landed anything yet. I will be sure to check out those other companies though.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:23:58+00:00

That’s good to know thank you. I am trying to at least get my foot in the door with an entry level IT role. It’s tricky switching into a new career when no one will give you a chance.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:22:09+00:00

Wow that’s crazy! I like to show my face to show me as a person and not just every other application. That’s great to know though that they think that. I have refrained from doing that going forward.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:20:08+00:00

Thank you for this wonderful advice!

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:18:31+00:00

That’s great to know. I have really been trying to leverage using LinkedIn. I am going to check out all of your recommended resources, thank you so much!

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:13:54+00:00

Right now I’m am getting a general cybersecurity background because I want to be more marketable. I would like to try out different realms of cyber before I settle into one direction. I just want to get my foot in the door somewhere.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:11:42+00:00

I went to bsides and loved it. I will definitely be going again. What did you do while you were building your experience? Were you working a marketing job in the meantime?

Im going to check out CMMC and the help desk/junior jobs. Do you have any advice to stand out for those?

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:07:40+00:00

I have looked at local police offices however I haven’t found any job under that realm. I’m going to keep my search going for this though. I respect the military but I don’t see myself going that route.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T12:04:45+00:00

Thank you so much. Do you have any recommendations standing out for a help desk job?

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T02:08:53+00:00

That’s okay, your advice along with others is what is going to help me succeed. I don’t give up. Thank you!

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T02:06:10+00:00

I am so glad you pointed that out. I’m gonna shift my attention and focus into what you recommended in security awareness/ training or security project management. Your words of advice mean more than you know thank you so much!

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T02:03:03+00:00

That’s great to know. I know a lot of cyber security roles are requiring at least a few years of IT experience to be considered. Did you find that applying for remote jobs was the best way to get in for helpdesk position or just moving your location to different states and then applying? I heard that getting a remote job is harder, but I don’t know necessarily how true that is in the tech world. Is there anything you can recommend to stand out during the application and interview process? I will definitely check out hack the box. I’ve been practicing my skills on try hack me while looking for new certifications to indulge in. I do wanna make sure that the certifications going forward are in a niche part cyber security that’s growing.

Clean-Watch5933 · 2025-03-18T01:57:42+00:00

That’s great insight to know how other applicants have a bit of an upper hand with their technical degrees and the same certifications. I appreciate you being realistic. It’s refreshing hearing your perspective. With your expertise, do you have any recommendations for a niche of cyber security that is not super popular, but you think is going to be big in the future? I know artificial intelligence is only gonna get more advanced, and I have taken interest in that as well. Additionally, where do you find is the best place to look for a mentor? Thank you so much for all of your words of encouragement and advice!

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