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I had a cybersecurity job but they paid $15 an hour with my degree in MIS. I got fired after giving them $15/hr effort. Now I have my Security+ and still struggle with interviews. Living in a big DoD city doesn't help because they want a Security clearance.
@@truthteller8504 Most cyber jobs ask for a minimum of Security+ and a Secret Security clearance. I meet the cert and education requirements but still get no interviews.
Got my masters in cyber sec, it took a while but i was able to get a job in cyber. It just takes a grind. Jobs are also getting away from certs, due to finding alot of people not really having the "skill" assosiated with the cert. They are looking for experience. MOre now. Also if you have a clearence its even better.
@@CS27ZO yes they will but after you get them you have to market yourself like showcase some work on LinkedIn every now and then that you do on the side. These little things will get you noticed and also I can’t emphasize how important it is for your resume to be nice clean and to the point. Once I did that, instantly started getting better results
I love the IT space. As a lover of learning, from testing to development to now potentially security, I love learning haha ❤ I can get burnt out but I genuinely crave learning so it's fine.
I would look into a Help Desk job. Fantastic place to start in IT, you will learn a ton and ypu don't need much tech knowledge more customer service knowledge
@@chasem1032 Good for you It will be well worth it. You will be able to get a new IT job within a year especially if you get certs and stuff. The thing with IT is constant job hoping and it usually results in large pay increases. Best of luck to you!
100k right after college is my dreammm I have 2 more months till graduation and I have the CompTIA trifecta. Currently flooding my resume with practical labs and sharpening my skills, hopefully it doesn’t take all year for a analyst role🙏
@@ZenityStudios I’m already a lab technician at my school, basically Helpdesk. I know the chances of 100k right after college is very low and I’m ok with a lower salary to start off.
Thanks a lot for your video has a lot of value especially for someone leaving the airline industry and going to school for cyber security at full sail university
I’m 2.5 years into my cyber career and I definitely am making plans to hop into more of a governance/risk role. Appsec has been a very interesting and humbling experience but it really does require a lot of code review, something that I struggle with greatly. I do like that I’ve learned how to identify and distinguish true finding and false positive vulnerabilities. I can use this info going into my next role
So helpful good info. Always good to keep up with the current market/situation. Updated my resume with some projects couple of weeks ago and started applying again…back to the apply grind😅
You got this!! The tech market in general is highly volatile right now and I'm planning on making a vide on this in the next few weeks as well. Definitely a great call that you updated your resume with technical projects, wishing you the best of luck!
I agree with her answers since eventually companies will need to tap into the larger pool if they want to combat burnouts. And will be much appreciated too since we are already stretch so much. That's why it pays so much, because the talent pool with a lot of actual qualified talent is dwindling.
Your speaking speed is right on track... Thanks for the candid look into your world as a CyberSecurity Pro. The part about burnout and mental health is exactly what I needed to hear back in 2013 when I took a long break away from tech. I'm back now.... Again thanks for creating the channel...
thank you so much for the video! I'm excited to get over all these hurdles and laid a good job in CyberSecurity! P.S I don't think you speak fast at all I think if people are complaining its because their listening too slow.. If anything was distracting it's from how beautiful you are, keep up the great content
Great video. I talk fast too. I think fast talkers are that way due to the fact how fast they think. Some people are quick thinkers and fast learners. Thanks for the info!!!
My SWE experience definitely helped me. Best of luck to you and keep us updated! And join the Discord :D we share a lot of hiring experiences there if u havent already - discord.gg/2YZUVbbpr9
I liked the video Sandra. I watch everything at 2x speed and I had no problem following you though I realize not everyone can process at that speed. I hope your sabbatical is helping.
I just recently graduated from uni.i studied cybersecurity, I have been able to master most of the tools that I would to be a successful cybersecurity analyst ,from burpsuite to ripper .I have been looking for certifications to get that would make me more enticing to my employers .I am in a red team
Do you think it's too late for someone whose trying to go into this from just being a physical security guard to cyber security at the age of 37? I'm worried I may be too old and employers may frown on that. I'm kind of disappointed in myself that my focus in life was on other things that really didn't matter when I should have been focusing on my career instead.
I'd say take some courses to just get a taste and don't leave your safe job. then if you were recognized to be good at cyber security, invest in it. that's probably the best way to go with this.
Great video! Much needed as things are changing with the economy and tech layoffs. Good to know firsthand about the difficulties with recruitment in Cybersecurity and how to keep going.🌟💯
Man....considering this individual had an idyllic start to her Cybersecurity career (six figures right out of college), and she still got out of the field within 4 years ??? 😅 Makes you rethink if this field is really that great. A- super hard to break into the field B- those crushing it GTHO lol
I mean she made a minimum of $400k so I think taking a step back and spending her time working for herself is a logical, obvious step to take. She likely has her finances in order and built a successful youtube channel during that time, which she can use as a portfolio for whatever job she wants if she gets sick of it
I tried a teleprompter for a few vids back then but I suck at reading off of it lol, so I just talk off the cuff now but have a high level list of topics to cover on the side as I record! :D thanks for asking
I work a full time job and had to take a gap year so I could save up to go a community college. I’m currently enrolled and working on my aas degree in cyber and IT I’m honestly starting to have second thoughts and thinking I made the wrong choice. This is a field I wanted to get into but now I feel like a baby learning to walk again
I like your speed. I usually have to watch things in 1.5x to 2x speeds to maintain my focus but not with your videos. Also, love the content. Keep up the good work!
A lot of companies are goofy as hell today as well too and are not hiring people or wanting to pay crap pay They literally do not want to train, they just want you to show up and know everything.
Nope. The job market is dog poop and saturated at the entry level with bootcamp graduates and career changers. The experienced roles are usually very boring and extremely competitive. I'm looking to get out.
Thanks for the honesty. As an artist with a knack for IT, the economy has not been favorable for artists/craftsmen, leading to a lot of career shifts. Which leads to immense competition in the entry roles. Have you considered starting your own private security consultant company?
If one expects to make $100,000 with a degree and or certificate from bootcamp, forget about it because that’s not realistic. You might have a chance if you know someone like an IT director or upper management, but still the odds of that happening is very slim. I believe it’s better to get your foot in the door, then work at a company for a couple years. From there, you can take your experience and apply to higher paying roles or even if you get a promotion then that’s very good.
Idk what to do.. I have a friend his uncle is the at very high position in a big 4 company.. don't want to take name. He just passed the entry level exam os Cysc and got into company and got 6 figured salary. I dont have any of my relative who can do that for me but just wanted to know is this right time to get into the cybsec ?? I am already 30
RN I am studying cyber security as my 1st major because I'm double majoring and once I finish my cyber security major I am going to apply for a cyber security job next year
Hi Sandra, I have a question...like if we graduated with a cyber security degree than can we also work in software development as well ? Like will companies hire cybersecurity graduates as software developers ? Or we just bound to this career option only ? I am talking this in case we don't be able to get a job as fresher in cybersecurity than can we apply for software development jobs ? Btw your vedios are really helpful. Please reply to this, I am really in dilemma right now
I have a question for anyone that has done cyber security boot camps. Is that worth it or is it better going a degree route? I’m not sure what will benefit me more. I already have bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems and it’s been a while since I have used my degree so I saw cyber security bootcamp ad and it seems like an interesting option.
im currently a foundation student thats seeking out some kind of answers before i actually apply for a cs degree and i found this vid plus a few others from your channel to be really helpful. Like, thanks alot. Hoping cs would workout for me as someone who likes tech n has quite the curious nature. Love from Malaysia!
Don't know if you reply to these, but do you know if there are some low key job/career fairs in cybersecurity that actually interview applicants? The death of career fairs in Covid ruined meetups and things became more virtual. It's been hard to network for those of us that live in the middle of nowhere where the jobs just aren't there, or they pay very low and expect you to work 24/7/365.
you go through the burnout stage of this video and I realized something..... What happened to the nap pods and wellbeing benefits from tech companies and the free food and also the very good benefits???? Oh thats right every company and the higher management is wanting millions of dollars a year vs good and healthy happy employees doing the job. slave labor. If I am on vacation with my family I will not answer my phone at all. That company can get me when I am done with vacation.
Hi Sandra I am a 29 year old Registered Nurse of 8 years in ICU and Cardiac Cath lab and I’m done with healthcare. Been exploring cybersecurity but I have not IT experience but I am very interested it. I live in Denver area a big tech and engineering area. Been think of taking some intro classes and possible invest in a boot camp if I enjoy it. But would employers even look at my at all for IT?
Hey I’m studying computer programming right now it’s a 2 year program. I want to work in cybersecurity but I’m wondering if I should finish this course and do a 1 year cybersecurity, or do a boot camp during the summer before my 2nd year. Any help would be appreciated thank you!
I currently hold a 2 year degree, network+ and security+ and I am really struggling to find a job even for an internship. Would springboard be a viable option for me? I have heard from many people you need a BS for their job placement guarantee.
If she's trying to sell her classes and sponsors , no shot she's gonna say it's still worth to get in. Entry level for cyber is hell , don't expect to get in just with certs or go straight into cybersec sector after college grad.
I am new to (just starting to learn) cyber security. I dont know if this happens to anyone or not but I get overwhelmed then I think "I cannot do". Is there any advise how I can get out of being overwhelmed.
It's all about outlining your longterm goals and sticking to them! Whether it be studying for a certification, doing technical projects, or joining a bootcamp, it's all taken step-by-step so you don't get overwhelmed by all the information and resources out there, bc there is A LOT. I have a free beginner's guide you can follow that will give you simple steps to take to get started, hope this helps and best of luck! - www.withsandra.dev/
This one's tricky since every company has it's own policy but expect most companies not to allow international work besides smaller or full-remote companies, contractors and freelance workers are more likely to have international work be allowed so I'd start looking there. Best of luck to you!
Military retiring with TS/SCI. Does a clearance give an advantage? Is remote work possible, for example if I wants to work outside the US and work remotely?
What about the 25 % that are already have permanently decided to leave the field altogether....even bbc to FOX to nbc had covered their story.....this field is insanely demanding and tiresome...you seems sugar coats this grim reality...
Hi Sandra, I am considering getting into cybersecurity and may start a bootcamp, i have a sales background. I want to ask can the bootcamp help me in getting a job in London as thats where im based.
Don't do bootcamps. It's impossible to learn cyber security in 5 days lol. Trust me. In college I had 6 months to learn ethical hacking, and that wasn't even enough
I graduated with a BS last year in cyber sec and networking engineering. I have 5 years helpdesk experience. should I just go for my cysa+ and start gunning for those security analyst roles? the burnout for helpdesk is starting to get to me considering I'm trying to save for a house after paying off my debts :/
YES, apply! You already have 5 yrs of helpdesk exp that will make you stand out, CYSA+ and maybe even Sec+ just so the credential is on your resume since its a popular HR cert. Best of luck to you, you got this!!
People who get Cybersecurity Jobs without experience are strange. You have no experience and go to indeed or Linkdlen and you are selected among many candidates? If you do Not have experience in Cybersecurity, you get no job in Cybersecurity because even guys with bachelors or masters plus certifications but no experience, these guys are having a hard time finding a job. If you are a girl , like this one talking, she probably got a job in Cybersecurity because her boyfriend is the boss, She knows someone in the company. I mean something happened. Employers in 2024 are so picky and they want " experience" and Not certifications or degrees. Experience = internships, projects, Helpdesk jobs etc... you need to have something. Some people come here on RU-vid to lie or hiding what they really did to get a job in cybersecurity.
I graduated a few years ago with a liberal arts degree. Would I be able to do internships while undergoing a cybersecurity boot camp and certification course?
OR work for a EU corp who often gives 3 weeks paid leave, just to keep you in line with the other workers and they don't have to think about who's who and who is and isn't getting proper leave time. America as a culture wants to turn and burn as many people as it can, thinking they get better work. Just they forget how much work to takes for people to get into those positions in the first place which thanks to supply and demand, keeps wages higher for Cybersec when having proper worker numbers and leaves would have been enough to keep workers.
I am hearing that cybersecurity is one of the highest demand careers right now. You are the only one that I have heard that says it’s a horrible choice
I’m a line cook that’s been making $20 an hour for the last 5 years and I’ve been debating making a change for awhile… This is in my top 3 fields I’ve been debating changing to. Would it be worth it?
Bro all of yall talk about how to get a job in cyber, no experience (insert clickbait title). Ok once we get the job then what? What’s next?! No one is talking about what to do after you get the job with no experience
This video goes into the pros and cons of starting a cyber career in 2024 and my final thoughts on whether it's worth it or not, the thumbnail is the exact question I'm answering, if there's something specific you were expecting to be discussed that wasn't, lmk!
What you need is skill and hands on experience. Once you have that you need to showcase it on LinkedIn for a couple of months and eventually you will probably land a job only if you have the skills and can show it
@@StiffShotgeneral IT education. Im not employed in the field, but I have heard that the college degree route can help but its largely not necessary for showcasing you understand the terrain and protocols.
@@WithSandrahey Sandra. Can you post that comment again with one of your subscribers explaining how he got his first job from a temp contract position please? 🙏🏿
Thanks for the info. These companies really want a lot in regards to when it comes to the requirements for Certifications, Education and Experience.. I thought it was just me when I was looking for jobs..I now know I wasn't crazy..
Thank you Sandra! ❤ I’m considering a career change and looking at getting qualifications at Cyber Security. I am zero knowledge in CS. I’m glad to find you here, your videos are very helpful. Keep it up! 🥰
Thanks for the video. Taking Sec+ next Monday to complete the trifecta. I’m use your videos and Unix guy to elevate and educate myself in the IT industry. Keep pushing out these great videos.
Yup....because none of comments or anyone seems to noticed how insanely difficult this field she her self said it without any shame that one in four...25% permanently leaving the field...
@@lennardvirajjayasekara2484 it seems because so many people are pursuing to work in cybersecurity, that other areas of IT may offer more job opportunities due to demand.
