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1 Hacking Human Resources: The Art of Getting Hired

2 Introduction

3 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 3 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired What is the goal of a resume? To get an interview!

4 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 4 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired What should the resume communicate? Experience What actions have you performed in the past? What technologies do you have exposure to? Knowledge How much do you know about the items you ve experienced? Character What is your work ethic like? What are you like to work with?

5 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 5 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired The Challenge You have ~15 seconds to convince someone to spend 5 minutes reading your resume to determine if you re a match for a minute interview. and the first person reading your resume is usually nontechnical.

6 The Audience

7 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 7 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Human Resources Typically not technical. Looks for keywords & strong writing. Hiring Manager Concerned you can learn/do the job. Technical enough to look for specific skills.

8 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 8 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Things I looked For: Knowledge in the area for the role. Proven track record as a successful self-taught learner. Passionate about the field, and the specific work being done. Honest & Trust worthy. Strong communicator.

9 Cover Letters

10 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 10 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Why have a cover letter? Frames your resume in a certain light & focuses attention if the person reads it first. Great for unsolicited job inquiries. Only useful if its impressive. When it doubt, leave it out.

11 Resume Sections

12 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 12 Resume Sections The Art of Getting Hired What sections should be in your resume? Common Less Common Tech Matrix Awards & Certifications Objective Projects Job History School Work Education Training Hobbies & Interests Anything that makes you look interesting!

13 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 13 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Tech Matrix

14 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 14 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Tech Matrix Logically group in any relevant grouping. Put things you know the best to the left, less known to the right. If you ve played with the technology in ANY capacity add it. be prepared to explain why you listed it Always tell the truth!

15 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 15 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Job History

16 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 16 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Job History

17 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 17 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Job History Concisely answer routine duties, and highlight both relevant and exceptional accomplishments. Avoid the words I or We Current job should be in the present tense, past jobs in the past tense. Run spellcheck!

18 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 18 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Job History Use Active Voice: Bad I answered customer questions about the product and solved problems. Good Proactively solved complex product issues resolving all customer questions.

19 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 19 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Job History Give perspective of work whenever possible. Routinely handled a load of over 300 cases daily, twice the amount of any other technician. Responsible for customer relationships representing over $3 million of annual revenue. Don t give detail if its not relavant.

20 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 20 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Job History

21 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 21 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Objective Make it strong and well written, or leave it out. Education List it, it s a common HR filter. Training List any relevant training (Self Paced or Instructor Lead) Hobbies & Interests List anything unique or interesting.

22 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 22 Resume Sections The Art of Getting Hired Awards & Certifications Highlight why its unique or special. e.g. US Cyber Challenge Camp VA 2014 Nationally recognized as a top scorer in competetive cyber security related challenge and invited to a week long invitation-only accelerated training camp. Topics included forensics, in-depth TCP manipulations, car hacking, and web application security. Consider adding items like Studying for CISSP.

23 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 23 Resume Sections The Art of Getting Hired Projects The most under-utilized section of a resume. Include ANY relevant tinkering project, self-study, hacks, development, etc conducted in any capacity at any time. Be sure the context is clear ( Self-Study, Challenge, Extension of Schoolwork, etc.

24 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 24 Resume Sections The Art of Getting Hired Course Work Highlight the details of what was learned in any relevant class. Include any significant papers, projects, or presentations.

25 Resume Layout

26 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 26 Resume Sections The Art of Getting Hired Resume Layout Tech Matrix is almost always first. Organize things so the most impressive/relevant sections are first. Make it look pretty! 1 page is ideal, ~3 pages in the max.

27 Certifications

28 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 28 Resume Sections The Art of Getting Hired Do I need certifications? Can be used as an HR filter. Helps take the place of real-world experience. Get certifications that match your experience!

29 Referrals

30 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 30 Resume Sections The Art of Getting Hired Referrals & Letters of Recommendation The most powerful tool in your belt is who will vouch for you. Request letters of recommendation from key professors, mentors, etc. Utilize LinkedIn recommendations to catalog & display. Have an employee submit your resume.

31 Interview Preparation

32 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 32 Resume Sections The Art of Getting Hired How to prepare for an interview. Review the company website. Read about specialties, blogs, etc. Review feedback & salary information on Glassdoor. Do you have any questions about feedback? Are you prepared to state a salary if asked? Check LinkedIN for people in the company. What qualifications does your interviewer have? What skills do other s in the role have?

33 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 33 Resume Sections The Art of Getting Hired Interview the Interviewer Consider Questions Related To: Career Paths & Growth Opportunities. What a day in the life of someone in this position might look like. Recommended materials to help continue to grow. Common reasons people have not been a good match for the position.

34 Handling Offers

35 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 35 Resume Sections The Art of Getting Hired Things to remember with offers: EVERYTHING is negotiable. Salary Vacation Days / Sick Days Contract Terms Relocation Details Start Dates Do not be afraid to counter!

36 Copyright Cyber Ninjas - All Rights Reserved - Slide 36 Introduction The Art of Getting Hired Douglas Logan Principal

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