c/cybersecurity · by shellsharks@infosec.pub · 187d

Mentorship Monday - Discussions for career and learning!

Weekly thread for any and all career, learning and general guidance questions. Thinking of taking a training or going for a cert? Wondering how to level up your career? Wondering what NOT to do? Got other questions? This is the time and place to ask!

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SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 182d (2 replies)

How is the job market for entry level in this industry?

I'm a software dev grad who never got hired after graduating because of really unfortunate timing of AI happening, and I'm researching the viability of nearby potential careers.

shellsharks@infosec.pub · 2 pts · 178d (1 reply)

Let me first say. I don't really know. I haven't been looking for jobs (thankfully) and I'm not entry-level. That said, I've heard it's pretty rough 🤷‍♂️. That said here's some stuff I've written about in the past that could be useful/interesting for you...

My take on the current infosec job market
Thoughts on a career in infosec
How to get into infosec
Some commentary on how breaking into infosec can be hard
On the subject of gatekeeping in this field
A big resource on my path into infosec and reviews of certs/trainings I've taken.
My caution on those who would give you stale career advice. To be clear, this means from me too.

Good luck out there!

SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 177d

Wow. After reading all of that and seeing what you've been through, all I can say is that infosec somehow seems worse off than I even imagined. I feel like I'm standing in front of a series of hundred story walls telling me to try harder.

Thank you for the information.