CYBERSECURITY JOB HUNTING GUIDE
The interview
Author: Stefan Waldvogel
If you get an interview, outstanding job! One thing to remember, if you apply for an entry-level position and you get an interview, you did a lot of things right. Out of 50 or 100 applicants, you and 3 to 10 got an invitation for an interview.
In America, interviews are very different, but at least at the moment, you will use Zoom, Skype, Teams, or a different online tool. The next aspect is, some companies are insane and send you through 5 or more steps. You have an HR screening interview, a technical interview, a different screening interview, again a technical interview...
What should you prepare?
Before you go into an interview, research the company and prepare smart questions. Do not ask “google” questions, you want to know more about the work culture. An interview is a 2-way path, you are interviewing a company, too.
Some ideas for questions:
You can ask technical questions:
An employer will ask you questions, too. Use google to get the matching answers.
The next step is preparing for the interview. You need a professional and clean environment. You can prepare a great background with technical things or pictures. You want that job and your place at home is a deep insight into your personality.
Dress up correctly and sit in a chair. This is an interview and a T-shirt with a Mickey Mouse does not look professional.
In America, interviews are very different, but at least at the moment, you will use Zoom, Skype, Teams, or a different online tool. The next aspect is, some companies are insane and send you through 5 or more steps. You have an HR screening interview, a technical interview, a different screening interview, again a technical interview...
What should you prepare?
Before you go into an interview, research the company and prepare smart questions. Do not ask “google” questions, you want to know more about the work culture. An interview is a 2-way path, you are interviewing a company, too.
Some ideas for questions:
- What is your retention after one year?
- What is your progression plan?
- What do you expect from me after 90 days?
- How much time do I have for self-study?
- Why do you hire people for this position right now?
You can ask technical questions:
- What do I do every day?
- How is your SOC structured?
- Do you have tiers?
An employer will ask you questions, too. Use google to get the matching answers.
The next step is preparing for the interview. You need a professional and clean environment. You can prepare a great background with technical things or pictures. You want that job and your place at home is a deep insight into your personality.
Dress up correctly and sit in a chair. This is an interview and a T-shirt with a Mickey Mouse does not look professional.
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