Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

This course is part of IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team +1 more

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What you'll learn

  •   Explain cybersecurity roles, titles, responsibilities, and required skills and competencies, and explore the NICE framework
  •   Create a resume, portfolio, elevator pitch, and cover letter and apply best practices to prepare for a cybersecurity job interview
  •   Respond effectively to various cybersecurity interview questions, including industry, skills, experience, and behavioral
  •   Discuss post-interview actions required to position yourself for success and apply tips to help during salary negotiation
  • Skills you'll gain

  •   Recruitment
  •   Portfolio Management
  •   Writing
  •   Negotiation
  •   Interviewing Skills
  •   Market Research
  •   Applicant Tracking Systems
  •   LinkedIn
  •   Business Research
  •   Social Media
  •   Cybersecurity
  •   Compensation Strategy
  •   Presentations
  •   Communication
  •   Professional Networking
  • There are 4 modules in this course

    This course will prepare you to enter the job market as a great candidate for an entry-level cybersecurity position. You will be equipped with practical techniques to create job-related documents, such as a resume, a portfolio, a cover letter, and an elevator pitch. You will learn how to find and assess prospective job positions, apply to them, and lay the groundwork for interviewing. You will learn about the different types of questions typically asked during cybersecurity interviews and witness mock interviews. Throughout this four-module self-paced course, you will hear from various cybersecurity experts who discuss their own career paths and talk about what they have learned about networking, interviewing, solving coding problems, and fielding other questions you may encounter as a candidate. You will also have the opportunity to practice what you learn and test your understanding. Come join us on this job search journey!

    Identifying Jobs, Creating Resumes, and Drafting Cover Letters 

    The Interview Process

    Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps 

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