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How to improve your Cybersecurity resume

Taimur Ijlal
4 min readFeb 15, 2023

Simple tips to make your cybersecurity resume stand out

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The job market is tough in 2023

Cybersecurity job opportunities are plentiful but the recent tech layoffs also mean the market is flooded with applicants

When applying for a cybersecurity job, you really want to make sure your resume is bringing its A-game to stand out amidst the hundreds and thousands also competing for the recruiter’s attention

As someone who has hired cybersecurity professionals at all levels over a few decades, here are a few tips to give your CV that winning edge

Note: Some of these can be applied to any CV honestly and not just restricted to cybersecurity but are too important NOT to mention

1 — Make it look pretty

Your cybersecurity resume will create the initial impression and it needs to have a pleasing aesthetic

Most resumes are rejected within 10 to 30 seconds so you need to grab attention ASAP

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Taimur Ijlal
Taimur Ijlal

Written by Taimur Ijlal

🔒 Cybersecurity Career Coach & Mentor | 🚀 Helping Professionals Land High-Paying Cybersecurity Jobs | Free Ebook -> https://cloudsecguy.gumroad.com/l/passive

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