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Mentorship Monday - Discussions for career and learning! (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 week ago by shellsharks@infosec.pub to c/cybersecurity@infosec.pub

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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 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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 points 4 days ago (1 children)

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 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

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.