EP 58: How to Get Hired With No Experience

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/58

In this episode, we’re going to learn how one person was able to overcome the catch-22 of getting a cybersecurity job when you don’t have experience, but you cannot get experience because no one will hire you. 

Our guest, Ed Skipka, a professional vulnerability management analyst, shares his personal experience of how he overcame this catch-22 and provides some great recommendations for others who find themselves in this same position. 

So, how does someone get the position if you didn't already have experience?

During the interview, Ed answers this by talking about how he landed that first IT job. Many of our listeners struggle with getting their first job, and hearing how others have navigated this challenge in the hiring process can help you get some ideas that you can apply to your own job search.

Ed shares his certification experience and the different positions he chosein order to land his first “real” cybersecurity role. Ed went from zero experience and working in a bike shop to being a vulnerability management analyst in 18 months. His story shows that you can break through the catch-22 through certifications, networking, and your own personal ambition.

Ed also talks about how he wanted to move up within his current company, but when there were no roles for him there he didn't give up and landed a position at a new company. 

The moral of Ed’s story is that even if you are "just" working a field service role, you never know where your NEXT role is going to come from, so always impress your bosses, your customers, and those you interact with daily. Network, network, network.

Relevant Websites For This Episode

• Hired in 21 Days (https://www.hiredin21days.com)
• Dion Training (https://www.diontraining.com)
• USA Jobs (https:// www.usajobs.gov)