The original post: /r/cybersecurity by /u/fastestcolt on 2024-09-26 16:07:11.
I know there are tons of posts like this, but I would appreciate some advice specific to my current situation.
I graduated last May with a B.S. in MIS and Cyber Security (dual major) and wasn't able to land a job, or even an interview. I got my Security+ Cert my senior year of high school (the class was extremely hands on with installing/configuring servers, Linux, Metasploit, etc.) and retook/passed the test again last December during my last semester of undergrad. I didn't have any internships, but I worked an on-campus helpdesk position the summer going into my senior year until I graduated.
I applied to a ton of jobs but never heard anything back. I was then offered a GA position within the same helpdesk department I was working in, which is currently paying for my M.S. in MIS. In the past several weeks, I've submitted over 150 job applications (found via LinkedIn, Handshake, and campus recruiting) and have heard back from maybe 20% and only 2 of those resulting in interviews (but I don't think they are going anywhere). Majority of these positions are entry-level SOC/Cybersecurity/IT Analyst roles. Additionally, I've done 2 Capstone projects with leadership roles (more SoftwareDev-based projects, not really cyber security). I've even tried using some connections through friends/family that work at companies, but nothing has come out of it.
I'm starting to get pretty nervous considering this is the peak time for recruiting college grads. I don't think I'm overqualified nor underqualified for these positions, but I do think I bring a good bit to the table, in terms of my education and IT work experience, compared to most of the people I've graduated with. I will say, I've been a bit picky on the locations for the jobs I've been applying for, but I feel like it shouldn't be affecting my outcome this much.
Any advice is appreciated, feel free to ask any additional questions.