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Thank you to everyone who attended our resume workshop in Discord today! We'll have another one in the near future, and if you're attending BSides San Diego, don't miss our talk on resumes and personal branding.
Here’s how you can make your resume stand out from the crowd:
P.S. Want a head start? Grab our resume #template here: hubs.la/Q047rgGv0
This content complements our Soft Skills for the Job Market course, one of several free resources we offer.
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𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱
Make sure your #resume is completely error-free. Even small typos can lead to instant rejection. Try reading it out loud; you’ll catch more than you think.
𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Don’t just list responsibilities; focus on what you achieved. Show how you made an impact, whether that’s leading a red team or stopping a major security incident.
𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁
Whenever possible, use numbers to back it up. Metrics make your contributions more concrete and memorable.
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀
Include things like CTFs, bug bounties, blogs, or content creation. These show initiative and genuine interest in the field.
𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱
Update your resume regularly; at least once a year, or whenever you complete something meaningful. Future you will appreciate it.
𝗕𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁
Be confident, but truthful. Overselling can backfire in interviews. Authenticity goes a long way.
𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀
AI can be a great editor, not a replacement. Use it to refine and polish your content ... not to write your entire resume.
𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸
A second set of eyes makes a big difference. Ask friends, mentors, or colleagues to review your resume and offer honest input.
𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.
Make modifications to your resume based on the job posting you're applying to; that can mean including certain keywords or phrases highlighted in the posting. This also helps increase your likelihood of passing ATS criteria.

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