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People often ask, “How do I find and get Info Sec jobs?”
This document will:
Online Job Sources
There are many online job sources, but a few stand out above the crowd:
The race is pretty tight on the second two, as they often have crossover or duplicate listings.
A Word About Saved Searches
Most job sites have an alert service for your saved searches (remember to always use the advanced search options when looking for work) . Using these alert agents can save time in logging in and out of a site. The search tool sends matches daily. Some matches are off the mark and some are right on. The search features are constantly being modified and improved for mobile device and smartphone apps.
Don’t Knock Craigslist
Some people put Craigslist down. The company I currently work for used Craigslist to post jobs My wife landed her job through the site several years ago. She’s still working there and gets raises nearly every year. I’ve also found several short-term project jobs on Craigslist. So, don’t knock it.
The specifics:
Internal Job Postings
Perhaps you’re currently working in a non-IT job as you seek Info Sec work. If so, check with your supervisor, HR or internal job listing program. You might be surprised with what you find.
Offline Job Sources
Recruiters can help match your skills with their job openings. Many positions they present may start out as contract or temporary work. Very often, they lead to contract-to-hire or full-hire positions. Recruiters and recruiting agencies are great to reach out to because:
Top agencies that come to mind:
Remember: When dealing with recruiters, stay in touch with them very regularly.
Your Resume
Register and create profiles in areas that will serve you. Be sure to keep your MOST up-to-date resume on all sites and with all recruiters at all times. Your online profiles should match your resume as much as possible. Your profiles and resume should both mention all training, education and certifications (all of them).
Create a good resume by including:
Have a friend help you edit your resume – a few times. An objective set of eyes will be very helpful.
Using these techniques, you’ll likely locate a greater number of postings that better suit your specific needs.
Best wishes on your searches. If you have a success story, I’d love to hear it. Robertleescott79@gmail.com
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Another item if I could. With regards to your resume, I’ve also made sure to add the URL for my LinkedIn Profile.
And if you do not have a profile on LI, it is becoming a huge marketplace for recruiters to see who you are, what your skills are, etc without having to search the job boards.
Great tutorial, many thanks.
I really like the idea of including the URL to your LinkedIn page. I’m going to have to work on my profile and start including it in my resume. Thanks for the idea!
Thanks, really good advices!