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In this video, I'm going to talk about imposter syndrome, specifically in tech, and some ways that you can deal with and overcome it. I will give a few examples of things I've experienced in my career that will help you deal with hurdles in the tech community and realize your self-worth. If you are one of those people who deal with imposter syndrome, this video will definitely provide you some value!
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Today we're going to talk about imposter syndrome.
0:00 Intro
1:25 Applying to jobs with imposter syndrome
2:20 Visualization Job Req vs personal Skill
3:46 Example of real job description I got hired for
8:15 Imposter syndrome after you're hired
10:19 Reality of imposter syndrome
10:45 Your soft skills make you better than you think
12:45 You are capable of more than you think
14:20 How to deal with imposter syndrome when you're already in your job
15:58 There are no rules about salary progression
17:19 Summary
17:30 Outro
I'm going to cover how it how it might affect you when you're considering to apply to jobs or you've actually started a new job and how to deal with it
I suffer from imposter syndrome pretty bad, so I want to talk about how I personally deal with it, as well as tell you a couple quick stories that should boost your confidence a bit.
I honestly believe what I'm going to say in this video is super important, and what I say here is what I tell a lot of my close friends IRL.
Imposter syndrome is the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills. This can really get in the way at work in general, especially at tech in 2 big ways.
The first way is it will prevent you from even applying.
Many people feel they aren't worthy of a job if they don't meet over 50%-75% of the job reqs, so they don't even apply.
The second major scenario where imposter syndrome appears is when you start a new job.
Haven't learned all the nuance, everyone else seems to know what they are doing, giving you the illusion that you might be inept or somehow worse than others
I experience imposter syndrome fairly regularly, whether is when I'm applying for a new job or starting a new job, but after job hopping so any times, there's something very very interesting I've come to realize over the years. I'll explain with an illustration
Say this circle is the job description for a security engineer.
Say you only fulfil this portion of the circle. Maybe this is about 25% of the skill listed in the JD.
However, your actual skill set in its entirety, is equal to this circle.
I've found that employers will often hire you based on THIS, not on THIS.
If you're watching this, and you've experienced this too and agree, please like this video right now! This is a very important realization I've made.
If you can properly convey this on your resume and articulate it in the interview, you might as well have filled the whole JD circle up.
Obviously tech skill is important, but your circle doesn't have to have only tech skill in it, it can have punctuality, empathy, kindness, organization, coachability, proactivity, communication skills, a pleasant demeanor
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This was me a couple years ago when I started in cyber security. I had zero skills but a lot of soft skills in other areas. I ended up doing so well they promoted me to another job I had no skills in but they knew I could learn it. Now, I just moved to a new state and started a new job that again I know nothing about. Iâm definitely having that imposter syndrome right now but hopefully itâs only temporary. Everybody needs to watch this video because it crosses all industries. Man this was a great video. I needed this one especially right now.
_>I ended up doing so well they promoted me to another job I had no skills in but they knew I could learn it_
This is how it goes! Absolutely dope!
Glad you liked the video and it definitely is cross-industry! EVERYONE WATCH THIS! lol
Were you non technical in sales?
Hope it goes well!! You got this!
Wow this is me currently. Great to hear!
The x-factor you really have going for you Josh is that your voice and clarity of speech exude a high degree of confidence and anyone interviewing you will feel it in hiring you
Clearly this was a sign from the universe.
Thank you. Iâve been hesitating to apply to jobs, and kept telling myself âIâll just wait until I gain X amount of skills.â
I think what I also struggle with is if we donât meet all these requirements/job descriptions, how can we get past the software with our resume/application to even land the interview?
Getting hired is basically a 2-phase game, where phase 1 is getting the interview, and phase 2 is passing the interview(s). Basically, you have to put appealing stuff on your resume in an appealing way and just be able to back it up during the interview. You can generate your own experience through labs and stuff and just put it on your resume. Just make sure you're able to speak to it during the interview. I'll paste this--just copied it from a reply I made a couple minutes ago:
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Best of luck!
Good on you! Definitely doesn't hurt. (see my comment below on your other comment :))
In my experience in connecting with fellow colleagues HR field, they have shared that unfortunately a lot of job descriptions are cut and paste. As you pointed out that the poster usually doesn't know what they're looking for, usually the HR department is the one trying to put a job description together with little information provided by the hiring department. Definitely don't be afraid to apply for a job, personality/soft skills and connecting with the interviewers trumps skills. Also they look at current trends of skills, etc. Just thought to share, also as a side note I'm currently attending WGU started at the beginning of this year, and absolutely love my time there! Thank you for sharing your experiences in your other videos!
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and share this. I'm going to Pin this :) Thank you for the kind words and BEST OF LUCK with WGU. I really enjoyed my time/programs there too :)
This was an amazing video to watch! I used to write job descriptions for recruiters, it is so true, they put maybe 5 minutes thoughts into job descriptions. During a recent interview I asked the HR team "who wrote this job description?" and the CEO sheepishly answered, "It was me, I just took THREE jobs from Google and combined them" It was so bad, and then they hired me for something completely different based of my soft skill set and not having any experience in the area they just needed help with for a couple of months! This has inspired me to apply to Securiity Analyst positions now. Just some feedback on your video, I got the best advice when I asked for feedback on how I was doing in a contract job, they replied "No news is good news". So usually now I just wait to hear back as so many supervisors are so busy, they don't have time to give feedback. I could be wrong. Thanks again!!
Hey Mojo! Thanks so much for watching, becoming a member and sharing your story/experience. It's so good I'm going to pin your comment and post it on LinkedIn. I hope a lot of people see it and benefit from it! Thank you!
Love this video, really gave me a boost of confidence. I have definitely been feeling this lately
I'm so glad! Best of luck with the job hunt when you get out (not that you'll need it, haha)
You're a gem, Josh. Thanks for dismantling doublespeak and for helping others.
Thank you so much đ„čđ
Imposter syndrome is definitely real. I appreciate you talking about this topic. Some experienced people try to come off as if they never struggle or doubt themselves. There is no way to improve if you can't identify your weaknesses and work on them. I think more people should share their thoughts on this topic so we can all improve.
Hey Richard, thanks for watching!
_>Some experienced people try to come off as if they never struggle or doubt themselves._
Yeah, this is so cringe honestly. Everyone has struggled before. I feel people should really just be real and be supportive of each other. It makes for such a better environment!
That has been my biggest issue with trying to find the perfect fit. Thanks for putting this out!
This video was helpful!
Awesome video and really appreciate hearing your perspective on this. I work in cybersec in Seattle and unfortunately experiencing this after starting a new role. Youâve given me a peace of mind and motivation, thank you!
Thank you! đđŸ
That's it, I need to get my resume game in check. I absolutely know I can do whatever job I put my mind too, I have my security+ and i've built home labs to gain my own experience. I have yet to get any kind of hits as far as interviews go though. It has to be how my resume looks, I really need to purchase a mentorship session with you this week.
Hey! Thanks so much for watching. I'd be down to check out the resume. I need to make a new (cheaper) offering to do resume reviews if people just want to have that done instead of a full blown session. I'm here anyway, thanks for the idea! you sound like you are on the right track though. Maybe location?
@@JoshMadakor honestly I think itâs my resume, I suck at grammar and canât really make well thought out job descriptions.
Thank you for this beautiful, motivating and encouraging video!
I love your content. I'm a teacher trying to break into the field. Thanks for the encouragement â€
I am going to post this on my LinkedIn and Twitter. This is for me đđŸ and for many of my peers. This Imposter Syndrome can paralyze us in so many ways. Thank you you Josh!
Thanks Josh for sharing some light on this critical syndrome in tech. Being fairly new to tech and just graduated from ITSA school, I'm experiencing a huge imposter syndrome symptoms in every area of my transformation! I have a lot of customer service related experience and I've developed a vast range of soft skills over the years but I'm still struggling with the construction of a proper resume and expressing my soft skills adequately. Thanks this helps!
Thank u for ur videos. Awesome content. Please keep it coming.
Thank you for your videos. You help the world more than you realize
Thankyou Josh - Advice Much Appreciated!
I love your optimism sir. It's refreshing.
The video I was waiting forđ„čâ€ïžđđŸ thank you for uplifting me đđđŸ
Thanks for this insightful and honest video, this is something I've been battling with for awhile having to watch this first hand from a great mentor and educator as yourself that I learn from has really given me a mental boost. Keep up the great work Joshđđđ
Thank you for the motivational video brother.
Thank you so much for this video!!!!!. Im actively studying for my Sec+ exam and applying for jobs in the mean time and I had that thought of I'm in way over my head trying to break into the tech field. This video definitely help put some of my anxiety at ease!!!
Thank you soo much Josh. You are an inspiration. Moving from a core engineering career (Automotive Software development) to cybersecurity seems intimidating sometimes. Also, the thought of starting from an entry-level role seems like 1 step forward 3 steps backward. Nevertheless, gotta keep moving. Thanks again and Keep Soaring.
Thank you so much, Josh! I feel way more secure about trying to get a job :)
Hey Josh, been watching your videos here and there, and my gosh they are so helpful! This one in particular is really helping me because at the moment iâm in online school in my second semester as a junior in a cyber security major. I just finished my second semester in the major and feel really discouraged because i havenât received any of my certifications yet. But iâm trying to stay positive as i know this field is not easy especially for people that have just started to learn this type of material. This video again has pushed me to keep going, so thank you very much I look forward to watching more of your videos!
Wow, thank you so much for making a video and talk about this subject so openly. It was very refreshing to hear.
Hello Josh! You are right! Just apply.
Just came across your page today and it has been so helpful!. I'm excited to see where Course Careers will take me. I'm very nervous, but at this point I don't have anything to lose.
Thanks Josh, I just got my certification in your IT course. This video helps a lot.
I found your video uplifting. Thanks for saying that my experience matters.
Thanks Josh, so helpful! Really amazing and encouraging for my new career journey!
Thank you for this video man I am suffering from some serious IP Syndrome right now! đą
Loved this video! I am on the hunt for a new role in cybersecurity from a complete career change from 12 years of optical. I get imposter syndrome all the time especially since I applied to so many internships and continued to never hear back or denied, this is with certifications too! I will keep pushing through the imposter syndrome! Thank you for this helpful video!
Thanks for the tips!
Glad to help! Thank you so much!! I'm sorry I missed this omg.
This is the most important information I've come across in my job search. Everything that is said here is true. I especially love the soft skills part. I've had supervisory roles before and the hardest people to deal with were the ones who lacked soft skills even though their resumes were very impressive with tons of skills and experience. Thank you Josh for providing the motivation to overcome imposter syndrome. I'm viewing a job posting right now that I almost skipped over because of "required" skills I don't have but watching your video encouraged me to apply.
That was awesome. đ Thank you very much. As from now on l am just going to apply for jobs and the requirements (put by employers who don't really know what they are doing - loved that bit đ) are not going to stand in my way. đ„ Blessings from Cyprus. đ€
This is so true, Thanks for it. I'm starting a new Job soon and I'm scared like crazy. I know I know a lot and I am a sucker for anything I.T So I am willing to learn. I will watch this video again as self boast.
Thank you for sharing this amazing experience .We can apply for any job with some skills on listed responsibilities.
Thank you for this video.
Of course đ, thank you for taking the time đ„č
Thank you for this video, really informative! I have personally interviewed many people and I cannot agree with you more on the fact that soft skills are sometimes more important than hard skills. In fact, a lot of times I spoke to very selfish and ignorant people who behave like they knew everything related to the role. And we have never hired those people even with super good portfolios. So my small advice is to be nice to people, ask questions (which is really important) when you are being interviewed for a job, be passionate and love what you do, and you will be successful! Thanks for the great video!
Such a great video! I think I need to listen to this weekly ha. For someone like me, trying to teach myself the tech pieces but transitioning from an industry that is soft skills heavy, this video is really validating and motivating. Thank you for taking the time to put this out there.
Hey Stacy, thanks for taking the time to comment this, I'm really moved by your comment haha. I hope the video has the same effect on other people đ. Not that you'll need it, but best of luck with your studies!!đđ
Dude, thank you immensely!
Thank YOU!!
Great content! This just gave me such a different perspective on what roles I can apply for. Thanks for another awesome the video!
10:36 - that right there is a eye opener.
Even though i knew not everyone has the every skill need to be some sort of Cybersecurity Guru, its not realistic, but working a sa team, we collaborate our individual strengths and weakness to get projects done effectively.
Youâre awesome! Just the talk I needed
Glad it helped!!!
Good Video Josh. I liked the points you made on how everyone has a circle of knowledge and you just have to work on increasing your own.
Thanks so much, glad it was useful :) I really have to remind myself to think like this. I always fall into thinking everyone is way better than me--it's like my default mode until I check myself, lol
nice video answered alot of my thoughts
Glad to hear it!!
Thank you for talking about this topic, Josh. As always, your content is insightful and informative.
Thanks so much for watching, really appreciate it!! Glad I could provide a bit of value haha
Since watcIhing your videos, I've decided to sign up for WGU. This video in particular was great, and has given me the confidence to try for bigger roles. I've gotten my CCNA and CompTia S+ this year after years away from tech due to depression, and trying to get back in has been so daunting. Every job description ask for so much I second guess if I'm even ready for it, but I'll start aiming to do more, so I can do more. Thanks again.
Hey Tony, thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I hope a bunch of other people see it! Good job on trying to get back in. CCNA is absolutely no joke, so you are definitely making headway. Just a matter of landing on the right job posting :p. Good luck with your applications, interviews, and wgu!
Congratulations đ!!
Thank you so much Josh. I have been going through this applying for roles I often think not qualified for. Yeah soft skills quiet an assert. This is very helpful.đđŸ
no, thank YOU for watching. I'm certain you are definitely qualified, it' just a matter of conveying those qualifications and ability to adapt and learn :) Best of luck with your job hunt.
appreciate this video, this is actually what i need, im in the processs of applying for security anaysts roles
Hey Leroy, thanks so much for watching! I'm glad it was helpful. Best of luck with your applications :)
Wow! Thank you!
Absolutely! Thank _YOU_ for watching!
I just got a new job in Tech and this video was really helpful! Thank you, love your videos!!
Heck yeah, I'm really, really glad to hear ait. Best of luck in the new role. Appreciate you watching!
This is such a helpful video! I have so many soft skills that I've learned from just years of messing with tech of all sorts and it took me a lot to realize that those are important even if they may not seem like it on paper. Thanks for the confidence boost I needed to start my career in cybersecurity!
_>those are important even if they may not seem like it on paper_
Very, very, very well said.
No problem, and thank you for taking the time to comment :)
I can definitely see you having 100k subs soon. Thanks for the vid, keep âEm coming!
I appreciate that! I really hope so. I'm taking it pretty seriously now. My channel growth has been really linear, but I hope it goes parabolic one day, haha
Wow this video was so helpful! Great content. Thank you!
Thank YOU so much for the nice comment and for watching ^^, Appreciate that a lot
@Josh Makador thanks so much for this video! It really helped out in reshaping my mindset about this field and giving me confidence in moving forward with what I currently posses to apply for jobs!
Hey Ernesto. Great to hear!! That was the intent of the video haha. Best of luck with everything, and thanks so much for taking the time to comment :)
I really needed to hear this video today. I have applied for a few jobs I feel I am 65-75% qualified for. I have not been super aggressive sending out resumes because there are several jobs that "look" like I do not meet the 50% match. This has given me the motivation to go ahead and submit my resume to those jobs on my wish list. Thanks man.
Amazing video, Josh! Feeling more inspired each day! Thanks for your content đđŒ
No problem at all! Thanks so much for watching and supporting me đ
This was a dope video man. I definitely like the part where you said how people feel like they donât know much about much when they first start the job. And then soon realize that the people around them donât know everything and lack skills too. Just goes to show nobody is perfect and we all have room to grow, improve and sharpen our blades
Hey Richard, thanks for watching! And for sure, that's definitely been my experience, haha. I think it's true pretty much everywhere.
Thanks, this really helped. I always say i can do a job. but i need to get in the door so i dont apply because all the expected skills. I will now apply to all the jobs i want and work on the skills in the mean time. Thank again for the insights.
I'm glad it helped!! best of luck :) DEFINITELY apply :)
Awesome video Josh!
Thank you so much, really appreciate seeing you in these comments :>
This has been one of my greatest concerns because I am very new to tech, and I just started my first certificate. Thank you for this video, it really is a great encouragement.
Iâm so glad you found it! Try not to let your imposter syndrome control your actions. The fact that you are studying and worried about your performance means youâre going to do great đđȘ
Hey I just wanted to say this video just really helped me mentally with what I have been feeling a lot lately. I am new to tech trying to make a career change and currently in a security boot camp and as I look through all of the job descriptions and requirements I felt anxious because I do not believe I would be able to do it. The thing is I am very eager to learn what I need and do my best everyday. I feel very confident in my soft skill ability as well. Just thank you a whole lot for sharing this and I will take your advice and just apply and get through this imposter syndrome!
Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment. It's very important to realize you CAN do EVERYTHING you see in those job descriptions. It's just a matter of learning and then being able to convey your abilities to hiring managers hehe. You might check out this video as well: czcams.com/video/PK4DWtpSgbw/video.html
Best of luck with your boot camp! Hope it's fun!
Thank you so much for this video. Man, I wish i had seen your video a week ago. A week ago I received an offer from a recruiter but i was scare about the Senior level in the title. I felt the imposter syndrome and i reply under qualifying me for the position and asking to be consider for some other position... đą
Thank you for this!!
Iâve recently reached a cross roads in my career after being in help desk work for more than 10 years, and just didnât want to do that kind of work anymore. I was paralyzed at the thought of moving on and eventually did so by making a lateral move to desktop support. But I canât help but feel like I can do better than desktop. 40 years old and currently in school to study cyber security and I see jobs Iâd like to do all the time but any time I read cyber sec job descriptions, my confidence plummets. Because of this video I know Iâm not alone and should give myself a little more credit, rework my resume and start applying to those jobs.
Hey Sandra, Thanks so much for watching! And good for you on making your moves and starting to study Cyber as well. I'm glad you could shift your mindset a little bit! Honestly, the stuff in those job descriptions is not that hard, it's just a matter of learning a bit, trying it out on your own, and reworking your resume like you said. You NO DOUBT could function in any of those jobs, it's just a matter of prep and presentation for the interview and stuff. (also trying hard once you get hired). Best of luck!!!
Very timely. Outsourcing staffing is ok but describing what is exactly is required at the job is extremely important to get right people and it has be to be done by employer. Looking at the superman kind of job descriptions many honest capable people do not apply and everybody loses out. A great video. Importance of soft skills, team players and ability to learn and innovate constantly is a hundred percent requirement.
Really liked the video and your down to earth presentation style. I have found that if you can just get in front of an interviewer your personality can sometimes get you the job even without the requisite skills. Thatâs how I got into Linux Administration over 10 years ago.
Hey Marion, really appreciate the kind words, and appreciate you watching! I hope others see your comment, I 100% agree with it :)
Great work
Thank you so much đ
Nice lines "The more you do the more you can do" and this is so true.
Great video
Thanks again!!
Hey Josh, I just stumbled across your channel. I found it very interesting and really loved what you stated about about Imposter Syndrome. I guess in any work situation we make think less of ourselves because of what the employers are stating what they are looking for in an employee. I am studying right now in a Cohort with Kingsland University to be a "Cybersecurity Analyst". I actually want to do the 'white hat' work to help companies find their weaknesses and vulnerabilities and patch them. Also, to help them to understand security practices, so that they are aware of what it is to be on the lookout for and detect exploits before they happen. As you mentioned about soft skills, I am an expert in that area. I also, am a learner as well. Like you mentioned as long as you can learn and adapt then you can work anywhere depending on what and where and who it is you are working for. I want to be a contracted out employee as well, so that I have the freedom to work remotely and travel to the job or just be on the go. I am going to watch more of your videos as you have intrigued me and I want to prepare myself when I get out into the workforce after September 2022 when I certify.
Hey Mary! I appreciate your thoughtful comment. Best of luck with the career. I know you're going to do grate. The fact that you are out on CZcams tryna to improve yourself is indicative of that :D. Best of luck, and thank so much for watching!!
Great video brotha
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!
This video is absolutely what the doctor ordered. Thanks Josh.
Josh, you're awesome!! Thanks for making this video!!
Hey Jennifer, thanks so much for watching, and the LinkedIn connection haha
@@JoshMadakor Sure thing!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!! I'm sorry I missed this omg :(
I came from your newest video, thanks alot.
Hey Zak! No problem and thank you for watching :)
I have to echo what others have said here, Josh, amazing video. Rockstar post man. Super cool to see how much you've accomplished in such a short time. I've always been a fan of the underdog and I get the vibe from some of your videos that you truly want to help others out there succeed particularly those who need that extra push or motivation. The world needs more good people like you, Josh, sincerely. So often people doing these videos are really just out to boost themselves, financially, socially, etc. I suppose I may know you more than the average viewer, regardless of that you come across as 100% genuine in your vids/postsb and thats much harder than it seems. And I know you really do give a darn about the things you make content for. It's refreshing not having to listen to someone's bs for half the video just to hear the part you were really seeking. The whole thang is great info even if already understood. A noble journey sir, nothing wrong with making some change along the way. I commend you! Fantastic stuff. Aloha đ€đœ
Hey, thanks so much for all the kind words and acknowledgment. It really motivates me to try to keep making better and better content! Iâll try to stay real âșïž haha, I seriously appreciate your comment!
This is really interesting to find out. Iâm a recent MSc Cyber Sec grad going into âtech risk assurance consultingâ with a fair share of imposter syndrome. Youâd think this kind of thing with job descriptions should be fixed but with the way you frame it is really reassuring! Would be interested in learning more about these types of things.
_>Youâd think this kind of thing with job descriptions should be fixed_
Lol yeah, you'd think. Everything is a mess in the real world. The sooner one realizes this, the better lol
Thank you, Josh! I have really been struggling with this. I just earned a BS degree in December, and I was having a hard time finding entry level jobs in Cybersecurity. But after watching this video, I realize that I am qualified for the mid-level jobs I was too afraid to apply to. I'm going for it! Wish me luck!
How did it go?
Great đ„
Tysm :)
I stayed up till 1:30am yesterday watching your videos while studying for the A+. You're the absolute best IT related CZcams creator I can't wait to watch. NICE JOB!
That means so much to me, ty for saying it. Can't believe it really lol. Best of luck with A+! Do lots of practice questions!!!
Great video Josh, really appreciate it. This has really boosted my confidence in applying for some cybersecurity jobs that looks very intimidating base on their requirements. Thanks again for doing this. Is there anyway I can send you my resume, just to take a look at it. Not sure if I'm using the right formats to make it look presentable.
I had huge Imposter syndrome with my new IT job after being in the industry for 7 years. 3 days into the job, I actually feel pretty confident after getting acquainted with their software, tools and SOPs. As a matter a fact, I feel like Iâm a more well rounded engineer compared to my colleagues.
_>As a matter a fact, I feel like Iâm a more well rounded engineer compared to my colleagues._
This is great. Good job! Probably because you care and took the time/effort to learn and improve yourself. Thanks for sharing this :)
I took suffered from IS for many years - I think it's more prevalent for women in tech. Anyway, Great video, thanks for sharing. And one more comment, I've noticed through my career that an employer tends to use you more for your stronger skillset, if possible, than have you perform other duties. At least this has been true for me.
Josh, I really appreciate these videos and your wisdom. I think I have a hard time conveying my abilities on my resume. Not sure if you've covered the topic but how would you go about setting up your resume as a career changer with a bunch of certs and BSIT but no formal experience other than side jobs and a little but of home lab work. (Still finishing my BSIT at WGU and have 6 classes left but will lab way more when school doesn't take away all my free time)
Hey, thanks so much for watching, and congrats on obtaining the certs, those are definitely going to be useful. I actually made a video covering this exact topic! Not sure if you saw it or not, but I kind of go over how to formulate your resume if you don't have "real experience" yet. There are also three sample resumes in the description for IT, Cyber, and Software Engineering. Check it out! czcams.com/video/UasHPQ0VBOc/video.html
You can definitely all the stuff you have as real experience, you just have to frame it in an way that makes sense and is acceptable to people (covered in video!)
Hope this helps :)
Thank you so much. I am new and trying to get into Cybersecurity. I've been applying for jobs, getting turned down,, getting interviews but nothing has happened yet. Watching your videos really give me hope. Thank you.
Hey, glad the videos are helping. You've probably seen this alright, but consider watching it if you haven't: How to get into cyber from zero (checklist): czcams.com/video/a83ASGn_V_s/video.html
It might give you some ideas of areas where you can do _a little extra_ to improve your chances. GL!
@@JoshMadakor thank you
Asking about feedback is paramount!!!!!!!!
Heck yeah, it sure is! I feel the people who can accept and implement criticism have a lot of potential too--I REALLY appreciate that kinda person!
ouu this is something I def need.
:o) I'm feeling it now too, even though I made this video lol
I got hired at my last job while I was working at a grocery store doing food prep and I though they would boot me out after the probationary period. I worked both jobs for 4 months and I got offered a permanent position a month after my probationary period was done, I just kept showing up and they kept paying me đ€Ł. But I felt like I never fit in because I was this "blue collar" person surrounded by all these really smart people. Until recently, I didn't consider myself one of them and it wasn't like they were hostile, most of the people there were really nice. I was there for 4 years and took a different job in August after I got passed up for 2 internal positions that I applied for. I'm actually working on the Google IT cert that you covered in another video and I'm going to challenge myself to finish it in a week.
Hey! Thanks for the great story! Serious, it was really good. GJ making the switch and assimilating haha. I strongly feel that most people all have similar capabilities when it comes down to our physiology. It's just a matter of you having personal interest in things and putting in the time to get used to new stuff, that's all. Great work! And thanks for commenting!
I thanks for the info. I have an 10+ year background in sales and customer service. I have never worked in tech on this level. Iâve done sales for TV and Internet but not to this magnitude. Should I go through course careers to familiarize myself with the lingo or should I just start applying?
That shit been eating me up
Hey Josh! Currently enrolled in the Course Careers IT course and absolutely love it. In the job requirements if you donât have some of them donât they ask you about it and to explain the concepts? How would you go about that then?
those videos are giving me hopes in my life...
Glad to hear it! That's the intention!!!
Hello Josh. Thank you so much for what you do here on CZcams. What's your advice on someone with a masters in Cybersecurity with no work experience?
Hey Felix, I'd watch this video first: How to get into cyber from zero (checklist): czcams.com/video/a83ASGn_V_s/video.html
Then these ones:
How I would apply to jobs as a new person: czcams.com/video/Y_AyHBtQ-U8/video.html
Top 5 Cyber Security Projects: czcams.com/video/P9wz0Sted_I/video.html
How to find remote jobs (INDEED): czcams.com/video/8B9pPA2urlQ/video.html
How to find remote jobs (LINKEDIN): czcams.com/video/7kMTjnXvGTg/video.html
In short, there are some things you can do to "make" experience for yourself and some things you can do in general to help you land an entry-level job in IT/security. I'd focus on completing the checklist in the first video and using the other videos to help. Best of luck :)
This helps. Thank you for sharing.
My God. I have a 2-year degee AAS in cybersecurity & so much intimidated me. Not anymore. There's things I've done but was hesitant - not anymore!
Hi, Josh, first of thank you for making this video. It makes me more motivated to apply for some cyber jobs for which I don't meet all the requirements, even though it makes me scared. However, I have a question about how the ATS scans the keyword. If you don't meet those requirements ATS will automatically drop your resume, so at the first step applicant will be eliminated from being called for an interview?