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Published: Feb. 4, 2022, 11 a.m.

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/63

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In this episode, we discuss the top five reasons why you may not be getting a job in the cybersecurity industry right now. After working in the cybersecurity industry for many years, Kip and Jason have identified the five most common reasons that a person does not land their dream cybersecurity position. Job seekers often do not see the bigger picture or understand the challenges that the hiring manager has in filling the position, which is one of the main things that keeps them from their dream job.

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To help you understand why you might not be getting hired right now, Kip and Jason discuss how a lack of experience, lack of certifications, lack of salary knowledge, lack of soft skills, and a lack of understanding of your own strengths can lead to rejection when applying for a position. Luckily, there are things you can do to help increase the odds of getting hired, as discussed in this episode.\xa0

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What You\u2019ll Learn

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Why experience matters most to hiring managers

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Why certifications are important in the cybersecurity industry

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Why asking for too much or too little money can hurt your chances at landing a position

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Why soft skills are more important than your technical skills

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Why understanding yourself is important to a long and satisfying career in cybersecurity

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Relevant Websites For This Episode

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\xa0\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Your Cyber Path (https://www.yourcyberpath.com)

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Your Cyber Path Hiring Quiz (https://www.yourcyberpath.com/hiring quiz)

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Glass Door (https://www.glassdoor.com)

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0DISC Profiles (https://www.discprofile.com)

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Tags: Experience, Certifications, Salary, Soft Skills

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