I did 100s of Cyber Security interviews and I learned this

Are you making these mistakes in your interview? In this video I go over what I learned from interviewing hundreds of candidates over the years.

[Anonymous-xqcd]

You are really correct. Its better to be honest because they will know when you are lying. Some questions are designed to push you how far you know and to find out if you are a liar or not. Its better to know what something means and just put it in your own words rather than memorizimg how someone from the internet worded it. I agree about the attitide thing too.

On my first interview, the HR never showed up. I waited for an hour on Microsoft Teams and nobody came on. I also received no message from her whether it got cancelled or rescheduled. At first I felt angry and thought it was rude that she ghosted me.

But my mom told me to send a follow up message which I did. I followed up with her politely even though I felt angry and bad. She replied to me saying that she was sick and told her assistant to message me but apparently forgot to do. She apologized and reacheduled. I got the job.

To this day, I think would not have gotten this security analyst job if I didn’t follow up politely and if I had let my anger get the best of me. Attitude is really everything.

[yjs]

Your videos keep me motivated! I finished my ISC2 Cybersecurity course that you suggested and will be taking the exam this week! I've been so back and forth about going back to what I know or pursuing cybersecurity because I feel like I would not be a qualified candidate, but this gives me some hope. :)

[gadohimself]

This is exactly why I got accepted for a traineeship for the ministry of defense.
I told them I knew nothing but wanted to learn everything because I want to protect those around me after my neighbour unalived himself because he lost everything to a spear-phisher 👌🏽

[Amaan_Azmi]

I didn't had any idea how to become a cyber security analyst until I started watching you videos, im still a beginner but since I got all the information from you and since I got the roadmap from you now I know what to study and what to do next and how to become a cyber security analyst, thanks for each and every information your providing through this channel please continue your channel your doing great and thank you again ❤,

[meshachhwaihwanje]

Hi, I am out of my last training in server and network administration, but I really like your mentorship. Just lately I have been more interested and doing my beginners course in the cybersecurity roadmap. Your videos have encouraged me to develop a positive outlook towards my future career goals. Thanks, Chief.

[shobharatnampriya]

Thank you for the video! I'm going to start preparing for interviews and have been watching some YouTube videos to help with the prep. I would greatly appreciate it if you could make a video on common and important interview questions as your advice has been the best on YouTube so far!

[Menacing_Mike]

Subbed for the Richard clip during the communication bit. JK, great video! Very informative. Thanks!

[cjh]

I'm brand new to it and looking to start the interview process soon. Thank you for the tips!

[cyberspacemanmike]

Always remember: one interviewers don'ts are another interviewers do's.

[Ash-fxib]

You’re just awesome! Thanks! So I have been in an interview earlier today and just blanked out.. I started memorizing interview questions / answers- none of which the interviewer asked.. and jumped straight into technical questions. I have 2 years of experience as a SOC analyst and haven’t interviewed since..however, today I felt like so overwhelmed not knowing how to process my thoughts .. perhaps toning down my resume to reflect my current core competencies would be a good start..😊

[blackegg]

It literally just comes down to being yourself instead of displaying traits you think are worshipped. I've recently been watching you and other content creators for guidance about getting into the field and I appreciate your wisdom!

[Wandering_Horse]

I am guilty of mistake number two, sometimes I just don't know when to shut my trap. I find myself repeating subject matter or even worse sometimes catching myself slipping personal faults and instantly regret what I said. I try to be concise but then I find myself feeling like I have to cut myself short and it feels uncomfortable. I think a communications skills course is probably a wise bet to be placed into my near future.

[cgsec]

Hey I would like your advice. I have been a programmer for 20 years and always had an interest in cyber security so I am thinking of doing it. There are lots of good reasons I should do it, but there are some personal reasons I am not sure about it. So I would like your opinion. Reasons I should do it first, well I would like a remote job, I have a technical mind (built my own 2D Game Engine), I understand security at a high level (enjoy reading about types of attacks). Good at teaching myself, don't need a pat on the back(I did see your other video) I know I would be good at it. But, I have been staring at a computer screen 10+ hours a day for 20 years. Its starting to affect my mind / soul? I can work in high pressure environments, but I just have this feeling like I have not been spending enough time in the real world enough(its hard to describe this feeling)? So now I like to have a break for a few minutes after every couple of hours at the computer, and I go for several walks a day just to get fresh air. Are there many or any cyber security jobs which are either part time, or don't involve staring at a screen for several hours without a break. For example maybe some of the work could instead involve talking to people or drawing out plans / thinking? Or for a part time job say 3 days a week I could be staring at the screen all day, but not more days per week. Computer stuff is my main skill but I would like to be able to use my skills in a way where I am not always glued to the screen. I think maybe I could work for some sort of consulting company? I like to talk about security and psychology, social engineering etc. But then would they require security experience? (which I do not have). I think you get the picture. I would like your guidance if you have some ideas.

[biancacherry]

Hey Unixguy, I like your videos. I have a cyber security consultant interview tomorrow. I am going to graduate with a BA of Law and BA of International relations and political science. I also have taught myself how to code basic data structures in python. I know you may not have experience with hiring these backgrounds but could you make a video on these more administrative roles versus the computer science aspect. (for instance privacy officer cert) Thanks!

[Mouna_cyber]

You are absolutely right ! Recruters use your resume to ask specifique questions about your expérience..So if you lie about what wrote down you can say goodbye to your credibility...

Thank you for your advices Sir😊

[alfonsolifts]

Great content again! In your opionion can you get grc role with no experiance and only certifications?

[agustinperes]

I’ve seen all your videos, they are a great motivation in this moment of “AI taking all the jobs”. I know you recommended an NYU course on coursera, although I was wondering if you have any opinions on the free mooc from the University of Helsinki. It’s called Cybersecurity Base 2023 and it covers an Intro to cybersecurity, Securing Software, cryptography, architectural analysis, penetration testing and a capture the flag competition. Thanks for all the insights!

[aref]

May I know what is that book in the background? Any books you recommend to read related to cybersecurity?

[OMGOODBER]

Currently studying for my Security+ and your videos are a great source of knowledge. Thank you for putting this content out there.

I'm hoping to pivot from my previous helpdesk role into cybersecurity later this year, do you believe having this experience and my security+ will provide a good jumping off point to my first cyber security role?

[MClapYourHands]

I really appreciate your videos. They have been super helpful while I explore cyber. You mentioned in another video that you got a degree in Computer Engineering, which is actually something I have been considering even before I knew about cyber security: I think I'm interested in both hardware and software. Is that a degree path you recommend for a career in cyber? It seems like the hardware familiarization would be beneficial for cyber, but maybe Computer Science or another degree would be better suited?

Sorry if you already talked about this in another video that I missed. Thanks.