Are you making these mistakes on your cybersecurity resume?
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After more than 20 years in cybersecurity and reviewing thousands of resumes, I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty: most resumes never make it past the first scan.
It’s not because the candidates lack skills.
It’s because they fail to present themselves in a way that makes recruiters or hiring managers stop and take notice.
Let’s start with a quick recap of the basics, then dive into the new mistakes I see in 2025 .. and the strategies that will set you apart in today’s ultra-competitive cybersecurity job market.
The Basics (Quick Recap)
I have talked about this before, but here is a quick recap os the basic mistakes I see
- LinkedIn matters. Your banner, headline, and featured section are prime real estate. Use them wisely.
- Resumes must show impact. Results > responsibilities. “Reduced vulnerabilities by 40%” beats “Managed protocols.”
- Keep it clean. Recruiters spend only seconds scanning, so design…