Benefits
Author: Stefan Waldvogel
Not all Cybersecurity job ads have a benefits section. Good jobs list benefits.
This list has one large highlight… 24 days of paid time off! What does that mean? This company knows how exhausting this job can be. This company is a very good employer and takes care of you. 24 days sounds great, but if you work for other companies some have between 30 and 40 days paid-time off and others say: take at least 4 weeks off.
If you have a lot of skills and work experience, you can ask for a lot of benefits.
Over the last year, I saw a lot of job offers, but this one is for sure one of my favorite places.
The benefits list gives you a deep inside about the company and you can compare this list against the rest. These benefits are written facts and a promise. Some companies talk in different sections and in the public about how much they love their employees... the benefits section will test their words. If you see optional things like free coffee and nothing more, do not apply.
What is a possible salary? Maybe $70,000, but the benefits are great. Look for the full packet, a fully-funded HSA is about $3,600, and 24 days off is about $6,720. It looks like this company pays for courses and certifications, too.
The benefits section is the last part and now it is time to pick a couple of jobs/employers. Many apply for hundreds of jobs, but you do not have to. If you want a specific job like this one, do networking, talk to their employees, and try to reach people with hiring power long before you apply for a job. LinkedIn is a great place for that. Focus your energy on the things you want. You can write 100 applications and each employer gets 2 hours of your energy, or you can write 3 applications and each employer gets 60 hours over a longer period of time.
During the last 20 years, I wrote about 5 applications and got all jobs (with one exception) via networking. I have the same goal in the US, even so, I immigrated two years ago.
In the end, you are looking for a balance. If an employer wants your skills, there is a price for them. Most job offers do not mention a salary, but if you have the benefits, you know if it is worth it to apply or not.
-> If you have a ton of valuable skills, you can pick an employer, but the employer picks you if you just started your career.
If you have a lot of skills and work experience, you can ask for a lot of benefits.
Over the last year, I saw a lot of job offers, but this one is for sure one of my favorite places.
The benefits list gives you a deep inside about the company and you can compare this list against the rest. These benefits are written facts and a promise. Some companies talk in different sections and in the public about how much they love their employees... the benefits section will test their words. If you see optional things like free coffee and nothing more, do not apply.
What is a possible salary? Maybe $70,000, but the benefits are great. Look for the full packet, a fully-funded HSA is about $3,600, and 24 days off is about $6,720. It looks like this company pays for courses and certifications, too.
The benefits section is the last part and now it is time to pick a couple of jobs/employers. Many apply for hundreds of jobs, but you do not have to. If you want a specific job like this one, do networking, talk to their employees, and try to reach people with hiring power long before you apply for a job. LinkedIn is a great place for that. Focus your energy on the things you want. You can write 100 applications and each employer gets 2 hours of your energy, or you can write 3 applications and each employer gets 60 hours over a longer period of time.
During the last 20 years, I wrote about 5 applications and got all jobs (with one exception) via networking. I have the same goal in the US, even so, I immigrated two years ago.
In the end, you are looking for a balance. If an employer wants your skills, there is a price for them. Most job offers do not mention a salary, but if you have the benefits, you know if it is worth it to apply or not.
-> If you have a ton of valuable skills, you can pick an employer, but the employer picks you if you just started your career.
Hint: If you apply for this job, do not copy my words. Soteria’s management is aware of this guide, and I have permission to use their job descriptions.
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