Career Village
Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10:30am to 6:00pm CT
Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm CT
Are you starting a new career in cybersecurity? Or maybe you’re looking for a change in scenery or direction?
This village is an opportunity for people at all stages in their career to get 1:1 insider advice and tips from real recruiters and hiring managers. Seek guidance about what could be your (next) career in cybersecurity, learn how to effectively highlight your knowledge, experiences, and abilities on your resume, and learn how to prepare for interview settings that employers are utilizing today. You’ll even have the chance to practice your interview skills and get direct feedback so you can feel more confident in your job search.
*Masks are required to participate in this village. Please bring your own if you can. We’ll have limited masks on hand for those who do not have them.*
Walk-ins will be accepted based on availability.
Career Talks:
Hacking the Job Application Process
Presented by Kimber Amos
12:30 – 1:00 PM CT
In the current market, employers are receiving submissions from 300-3000 (yes, THREE THOUSAND) applicants per single posted tech or tech-adjacent role.
If you’re currently looking for a job, you’ve probably already figured out that your traditional job search methods are falling short. Stop by the Career Village at 12:30 for a brief talk about how to face challenges head on in the current market. I’ll cover job seeker frustrations like extended cycles, skills mismatches, and increased competition, while providing actionable strategies for success. Then I’ll dive into key topics like optimizing resumes for ATS systems with quantified achievements and preparing for technical interviews using some basic research methodologies. I’ll also briefly cover the STAR method to improve your answers to behavioral questions.
Although 70% of roles are filled through referrals before public posting, there are some actions you can take during the application process to improve your chances of landing your next great role.
Looking to help make a difference in the career of a fellow Cybersecurity Defender?
The Career Village is only possible thanks to the participation of volunteers. Give back to the cybersecurity community and meet with a participant and help review their resume, practice with a mock interview, or give general career advice. Volunteers are typically hiring managers and others in leadership positions with experience interviewing and selecting candidates for cybersecurity positions.
