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Student SessionKathy Cooke
Overview of Myself
• IT Security & Infrastructure Specialist with Huxley
• Global Investment Banks, Proprietary Trading Firms, Hedge
Funds, Insurance companies, IT Vendors & more
• Client and Candidate Facing
• Graduates to Executive Placement
Agenda
• Market Update
• What hiring managers look for
• Interview Tips
• Why use a recruiter?
IT // Computer Science Job Openings:
• Currently over 500K computing jobs open
• 2020 US will have 1.4M Computer Science jobs but only
400,000 graduates with the skills to fill them
• Employment of computer and information technology
occupations is the fastest growing occupation group for all
occupations. *Data USA and US Bureau of Labor
IT Security Job Openings:• Top five industries for cybersecurity professionals are:
• Banking/Finance/Insurance
• Information Technology/Management
• Government (Defense)
• Government (Non-defense)
• Consulting/Professional Services*Monster.com
• Top 3 demanding areas: Cloud Computing, Big Data -
Collection and Storage, & Information/Cyber Security
• The median annual wage for computer and IT occupations was
$84,580 in May LY.*Data USA and US Bureau of Labor
Security Top Paying Jobs
• CISO 240K
• Security Architect 160K
• Security Director – Sr. Level 140K
• Security Manager – Mid-Level 130K
• Security Engineer 120K
• Incident Response 100K
• Security Consultant 90K
• Computer Forensics Expert 75K
• Malware Analyst 75K
• Security Specialist – Entry to Mid-Level 70K
What Hiring Managers Look For:
Top Skills
• Incident handling and Response
• Firewall & IDS/IPS
• Intrusion Detection
• SIEM Management
• IAM
• Data loss Prevention
• Vulnerability analysis
• Penetration Testing
• Application Security
• Analytics and Intelligence
• Malware Prevention
• Cloud Security
• Virtualization
• Encryption
• Endpoint Threat Detection
• Audit and Compliance
What Hiring Managers Look For:• Resume
• Feature ACTIONS of your experience
• Action Verbs – Implemented, migrated, analyzed, etc.
• Glimpse into day to day activities
• Gain new skills
• The Basics
• Know your resume inside out
• Details matter
• Know the role, team & interviewer
• Soft Skills
• Communication- Articulating Thoughts & Clarification
• Attitude
Interview Tips
• Company and manager researched
• Appearance is Important
• Prepared Stories – STAR
• Elevator Pitch
• Conversation
• Ask for the job
• Feedback is a Gift
Tips and Tricks from Managers
• Use Network – LinkedIn, meetups, events,
recruiters, peers and Alumni
• Track where you have applied
• Tailor your resume
• Take notes
Why use a Recruiter & What Huxley Offers:
• Large Network – Over 20 Years
• Specialized Vertical Markets
• Resume Review
• Maximized options
• Direct Contact with Hiring Managers
• Grunt Work – applications, set up appointments, etc.
• Feedback ensured
Why use a Recruiter & What Huxley Offers:
• Interview preparation and inside scoop
• Service is free to you – paid for by the client/employer
• First to interview before large pool of candidates in online
company portals = increased visibility
• Salary Negotiation
The 7 things you need to know to start your career
Shira Shamban @ Cyber Security Chicago, September 2018
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