Having been a leader at many organizations, i've hired hundreds of security professional across all cyber security roles. This course is aimed at giving you actionable advice to land and excel in your cyber security career.
Are you ready to transform your career and unlock new opportunities? Hacking Your Career is a self-paced, actionable course designed to equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to stand out in a competitive job market.
What You’ll Learn:
- Build a personal brand that sets you apart from the competition.
- Craft resumes and portfolios that hiring managers love.
- Find hidden job opportunities and network effectively.
- Master interviews and salary negotiations.
Why Choose This Course?
- Practical and Actionable: No fluff—just proven strategies and tools you can implement immediately.
- Flexible and Self-Paced: Learn on your own schedule, with lifetime access to all materials.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from insights and techniques used by industry leaders.
Who Should Enroll?
- Job seekers looking to stand out and land their dream roles.
- Professionals aiming to grow or pivot their careers.
- Anyone ready to take control of their professional brand and future.
Syllabus:
Course Structure
This course follows the "Order of Operations" framework:
- Educate Yourself
- Build your Resume
- Create Content
- Build Your Portfolio
- Find Opportunities
- Interview
- Negotiate
Module 1: Why Brand Building?
- Understanding the importance of personal branding in cybersecurity
- How brand building creates career opportunities
- Establishing professional credibility
Module 2: Opportunity
- Enhanced Job Opportunities
- Advantage in Applications
- Career Development and Advancement
- Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Module 3: Pay
- Negotiations from a position of strength
- Strategies for achieving higher compensation
- Understanding the role of titles in compensation
Module 4: Impact
- Shaping your own career destiny
- Working on projects that interest you
- Strategic use of titles for career advancement
Module 5: Safety
- Developing career backup plans
- Ensuring financial stability
- Guaranteeing a certain type of lifestyle
Module 6: Education - Blue Track (Defensive Security)
Free Resources
Cheap Resources
Expensive Resources
Module 7: Education - Red Track (Offensive Security)
Free Resources
Cheap Resources
Expensive Resources
Specific Resources
Purple Team and Security Engineer Resources
Module 8: Resume Building
- Modern resume formats and approaches
- Tailoring resumes to specific opportunities
- Strategies for different audiences
- Working with recruiters
- LinkedIn Premium for direct messaging
Module 9: Content Creation
- Social media strategies for professionals
- Types of content that resonate in the industry
- Building a consistent content strategy
Module 10: Portfolio Development
- Creating a professional portfolio
- Showcasing skills and projects
- Differentiating yourself from other candidates
Module 11: Finding Opportunities
- Job search strategies
- Networking approaches
- Identifying the right opportunities
Module 12: Interviewing
- Interview preparation
- Common questions and effective responses
- Demonstrating technical and soft skills
Module 13: Negotiation
- Salary negotiation techniques
- Benefits negotiation
- Evaluating total compensation packages