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IBM: Ace Your Cybersecurity Job Search: Resume & Interview Tips by Edx
Get interview ready with expert guidance for your next cybersecurity job application. Plus, create a resume and portfolio that will stand out to employers.
Course Highlights
- Get interview-ready and craft an eye-catching resume that will stand out to employers in just 4 weeks.
- Fine-tune your understanding of the NICE framework, cybersecurity roles, career opportunities, and required skills to highlight on your resume.
- Create your resume, portfolio, and elevator pitch, and draft a cover letter tailored to job requirements.
- Prepare for various interview question types, including industry-specific, skills-based, and behavioral questions to improve your interview performance.
- Understand the best practices for post-interview strategies, salary negotiation, and how to position yourself for career growth.
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
25 Topics
Video: Course Introduction
Reading: General Information
Reading: Grading Scheme
Reading: Helpful Tips for Course Completion
Video: The Role of the Cybersecurity Professional
Expert Viewpoints: Meet the Experts
Expert Viewpoints: Cybersecurity Roles and Skills
Lab: Perform Cybersecurity Skills' Readiness Check
Video: IBM Cybersecurity Professional Certificates
Reading: Additional Program Recommendations
Video: Cybersecurity Career Activities
Expert Viewpoints: Cybersecurity as a Career
Reading: Career Pathways: NICE Framework
Reading: Purpose and Value of a Professional Portfolio
Video: Illustrating a Cybersecurity Professional's Portfolio
Expert Viewpoints: Professional Portfolios
Lab: Develop a Professional Portfolio
Video: Creating Profiles for Online Sites
Video: Drafting the Elevator Pitch
Expert Viewpoints: Elevator Pitch
Lab: Develop an Elevator Pitch
Reading: Module Summary: Getting Ready for a Cybersecurity Career
Practice Quiz: Getting Ready for a Cybersecurity Career
Module 1 Glossary: Preparing for a Cybersecurity Career
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Getting Ready for a Cybersecurity Career
17 Topics
Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Conducting Company and Industry Research
Reading: Finding Job Postings
Lab: Assess Job Postings
Expert Viewpoints: Conducting Company Research
Reading: Online and Offline Networking
Video: Working with Third-Party Recruiters
Video: Drafting a Resume
Reading: Gathering Professional References
Expert Viewpoints: Developing a Basic Resume
Hands-on Lab: Draft a Basic Resume
Video: Drafting a Cover Letter
Lab: Draft a Cover Letter
Reading: Module Summary: Identifying Jobs Creating Resume and Drafting Cover Letters
Practice Quiz: Identifying Jobs Creating Resume and Drafting Cover Letters
Module 2 Glossary: Identifying Jobs Creating Resumes and Drafting Cover Letters
Graded Quiz: Identifying Jobs Creating Resume and Drafting Cover Letters
25 Topics
Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: The End-to-End Interview Process
Video: Submitting Your Application
Video: Preparing for the Interview
Reading: Human Resources (HR) Screening
Reading: First Stage Interview Process
Expert Viewpoints: First Round Interview
Video: Cybersecurity Specialist Mock Interview: First Stage
Reading: Technical Screening
Video: Cybersecurity Specialist Mock Interview: The Technical Interview
Lab: Develop Responses to Common Cybersecurity Specialist Interview Questions
Reading: Final Interview Checklist
Video: Final Interview: Pre-Interview Steps
Reading: The Remote or Virtual Interview
Expert Viewpoints: Interview Preparation
Video: Attending an Interview
Video: Answering Questions
Expert Viewpoints: Responding to Questions
Reading: Closing the Interview
Video: Cybersecurity Specialist Mock Interview: Final Round
Lab: Respond to Questions Using the STAR Technique
Reading: Module Summary: The Interview Process
Practice Quiz: The Interview Process
Module 2 Glossary: The Interview Process
Graded Quiz: The Interview Process
22 Topics
Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Core and Behavioral Interview Questions
Reading: Case Study Questions
Expert Viewpoints: Interview Questions
Lab: Critique Cybersecurity Specialist Mock Interview Responses
Reading: Other Interview Methods
Video: Trick Questions and Illegal Questions
Expert Viewpoints: Difficult Questions
Reading: Post-Interview Checklists
Reading: If You Get an Offer
Video: Salary Negotiation
Reading: If You Don’t Get an Offer
Expert Viewpoints: Job Offers
Reading: Final Course Checklist
Reading: Module Summary: Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps
Practice Quiz: Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps
Reading: Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity: Key Trends and How to Stay Ahead
Module 4 Glossary: Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps
Module 4 Graded Quiz: Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps
Course Summary
Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps
Reading: Thanks from the Course Team
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