What should be in my resume to get a job in cybersecurity

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I’m in the process of transitioning into a career in cybersecurity and I’m working on my resume. I’ve completed some certifications and have been practicing hands-on skills, but I’m unsure how to present this in a way that appeals to potential employers.

What key sections and skills should I highlight in my resume to increase my chances of getting hired in cybersecurity? Are there specific certifications, tools, or projects that employers look for when hiring for entry-level security positions?
Oct 25, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by Anupam
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If you're thinking of transitioning into a career in Cybersecurity and have started working on your resume. Here are some points I would like to suggest you in order to make it appealing enough for potential employers:

1. Profile Summary: I would suggest you to start with a summary that highlights your strengths in the field. Something like, "Cybersecurity Enthusiast with experience in threat detection and incident response. Passionate about protecting systems and monitoring threats."

2. Technical Skills: Next, you should be listing your skills clearly. Focus on highlighting the tools you have mastered, the programming languages you understand, and the frameworks you're familiar with.

3. Relevant Experience: Now, even if you're new to this field, any IT-related experience will put a great impact on your resume. For example, "Worked as an IT Support Specialist where I managed user access and supported vulnerability scans."

4. Projects: Make sure to mention the projects that you've worked on. It maybe developing a virtual lab for penetration testing, or you reported any bug in a bug bounty program.

5. Certifications: List all the relevant certifications like you said you've already started working on them. Include some prominent certifications like CEH, Security+, OSCP, etc.

6. Education: Your degree is important, so include it as well in your resume.

This way you'll make it easy for the recruiters to see your profile at a glance and will increase your chances of getting hired.

answered Oct 25, 2024 by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Thanks for these tips! I hadn’t considered including my bug bounty project in the projects section, but I'm definitely adding that to my resume!

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