How to find an entry level cyber security job with no exp: How to get started in cyber security 2021

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Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Pitching & making warm connections on LinkedIn (0:46)
Related non-cyber experiences to cyber security concepts/values (3:48)
Get free cyber experience - CTF/HTB/OSINT/etc (6:13)
Complete a free online cyber certification (7:59)
Cyber security cover letters (9:17)
The actual job hunt - applications, roles, etc. (11:44)
A note about rejections - yes they hurt (13:33)
Join/attend any and all conferences!! (14:26)
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[@WithSandra]

Happy easter everyone! 💞 Feel free to drop any questions or your experiences in the comments ☺️

[@princerawat8839]

Can I get your LinkedIn?

[@craigheard2504]

Hi Sandra. (LOVING the blog btw). I have a question. How much basic networking are you doing in your current role, well, your past role as well. I am at the end of my first 2 years of study (AAS) that I will use with my current BA. I am going to choose a Cyber BS in a bit but I want to spend time getting more hands on skills in things I need to work on. Getting my AAS has revealed areas I need to work on. I want to start focusing on the practical, everyday real world skills-that U guys use everyday-for future employment as I work over the years to Ethical Hacking. I hate to keep asking questions-but you’re such a great resource. ;). So, any input you can give in your leisure is appreciated.

[@isaacblakely2237]

I'd really appreciate your linkedin. I am in a school program for cyber security specialist and I am hoping to network with others. Thanks in advance.

[@Amarez]

I like how fast you talk. As a content creator and someone with ADHD I love how you get straight to the point

[@nicolasonlife]

i know this video was posted years ago, but i thought this information was so valuable so thank you a lot! Especially for the encouragement! ❤

[@MrFas__]

Thanks a lot for this Sandra! 💯 Happy Easter ☺️

[@WithSandra]

Thank you! Happy easter :) hope you did something fun!

[@craigheard2504]

Thanks Sandra. This is super helpful. Happy Easter to U and your family.

[@WithSandra]

Thank you craig :)! Hope you celebrated and did something fun!

[@craigheard2504]

Yeah. It was good. Thanks. ;)

[@haseebafzal9639]

If you're in college a great way to build up some experience is to try to get an IT technician/Help Desk support job. It will show future employers your ability to communicate and you have some knowledge of hardware. I know this is a no experience video, but it is certainly something to consider :eyes:

[@WithSandra]

Yess i agree :)! A lot of my coworkers in cyber actually started out in help desk bc it also helps you gain troubleshooting skills, working w clients, etc

[@emilyau8023]

I see you go on discord 😂

[@joelfernandez9527]

So helpful, Great video! I'm currently in a career shift from the arts and I just started my M.S in IT concentrating on cybersecurity. Thank you for all the information. This is definitely a sub for me, keep up with the good work.

[@WithSandra]

Thank you so much Joel! :) please lmk if you have any video topics you’d like to see from me in the future too!

[@leadingmobilenews5359]

Thank you Ms. Sandra, you have been very beneficial to me. I am looking forward to my new career.

[@WithSandra]

So glad these videos are helpful!☺️

[@lostrifles]

Definitely great tips Thanks you very much Also, thanks for the mindset about getting rejected and receiving the "No's" until we can land a job, that's a pretty tough part.

[@WithSandra]

thanks so much for watching :D lmk if there's any vid topics you wanna see!

[@jithinpc1461]

Glad that I found this Channel!

[@WithSandra]

Thanks so much for watching Jithin! :))

[@reecemcclintock2294]

Your videos are awesome! Thank you.

[@WithSandra]

Thanks for watching Reese :D!

[@erocalypse21]

Happy Easter 🐰🐣🐇!!! Sandra

[@WithSandra]

@erocalypse thank you!! You too 😆💐🐰

[@SagRising19]

Awesome tips! Linkedin is a great tool.

[@SandraLucaVlogs]

Happy easter🐰

[@mckinley3]

Great video!

[@WithSandra]

Thanks so much! :)

[@coryramos2158]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m currently in my last semester. I will be graduating with my bachelors of cyber security and information technology. I have 8 years of IT experience but very limited on cyber security. Thanks for the advise. I’m getting my resume professional redone and hoping to either move up in my company or move out to another company. Do you know what entry level jobs I should be looking at?

[@CommunistGangsterComputerGod]

u da best!

[@WithSandra]

Thanks for watching!! ☺️ hope you’re doing well!

[@s1ngular1ty98]

Just letting you know. I am unable to purchase from your website because it's not accepting Australian Cards

[@KRUS3]

Happy easter! 😁

[@WithSandra]

Happy easter 😆 hope you did something fun!

[@DO-fb5gb]

Hey Sandra, how many jobs did you apply for before getting your first cybersecurity position? Thank you so much for your videos btw!! They are very helpful!

[@WithSandra]

@D O thank you! I applied to about 60-70 jobs? Interviewed at about 8, final round for about 3, hope this helps!

[@spooty23]

Any recommendation on specific laptops for cybersecurity students?

[@WithSandra]

Lots of people Ik recommened Macbooks but they are $$$ lol.. So for students a good reliable lenovo thinkpad is what I used refurbished but idk if the laptop brand matters as much for student use purposes but I'd make sure to get at least 16gb ram, preferably i5/i7, and SSD, if you download any VM software, you'llneed the space for disk partitioning and memory allocation, good luck Naphi!! :)

[@parabellum4221]

What??

[@sadmanabrarrafin7573]

what is happy easter 😮

[@WithSandra]

Did i say that somewhere LOL not really sure 🤣😅

[@sadmanabrarrafin7573]

@@WithSandra 😅😅😅 u told in your 1st comment in this video, btw i searched in dictionary about easter 😊😊😃

[@sadmanabrarrafin7573]

@@WithSandra and please don't mind, i don't know much about Christians 😅 cause there no Christians in our area and only very few are in our country 😃

[@jasonkan9427]

Imagine only applying to 23 openings and expecting to get 1 acceptance... wild.

[@WithSandra]

What i’ve heardis recruiters only look at your resume for about 5 seconds and decide to move forward or not so you really need to catch their attention quickly lol, which is pretty sad but yeah, when looking for internships I’ve applied to probs 100+ and got 2 offers so it really depends 😅

[@jasonkan9427]

@@WithSandra I meant that with sarcasm lol. I've probably sent out over 1000's of resumes since I graduated college and switching into CS recently.

[@WithSandra]

@@jasonkan9427 oh LOL gotcha 😆😆 in that case, I 100% agree lmao

[@slimshady8408]

Soooooooooooo pretty!! and soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo smart!!

[@edwardjaycocks5497]

If your face fits you will get in to cyber security simple as that

[@WithSandra]

Not sure what you mean by this, most of my co-workers look nothing like me and are caucasian males

[@pheeuh]

Very weird comment.

[@edwardjaycocks5497]

@@pheeuh You may think it’s weird but actually it’s not weird as you think but that’s your opinion I’ve been in this game a whole lot longer than you and I kind of know that your face fits can make or break you getting in.

[@pheeuh]

@@edwardjaycocks5497 Funny you didn't comment back to the person who probably just has much experience as you. But, I'm sure having experience/knowledge would be much more important at landing a job in cybersecurity than your looks, lol.

[@edwardjaycocks5497]

@@pheeuh I would definitely hope so:)

[@ettasadventures4098]

Hey, Sandra am loving your content so much, you basically give us the necessary materials to get into this great field. How could I get to connect with you on Linkedin

[@WithSandra]

Thanks so much Etta! So glad these resources have helped you! ☺️ I currently dont have a linkedin but you can always reach me via the comments section or on our discord channel linked in the description!

[@ettasadventures4098]

@@WithSandraOkay I already joined the discord, thanks again!😊😊

[@A99Smarter]

Can we have your LinkedIn