I had rehearsed a whole opening for Episode 6 of The Unemployed: My Laid-Off Life but alas, I did not get the gig. This week, I share how I came close to landing a role through an internal referral—only to face rejection. But it’s not all bad news! I received some helpful feedback that I’m passing on:
1️⃣ Match the Experience: They chose someone with deep partner/reseller experience, which made sense for the role.
2️⃣ Know Your Audience: Adjusting tone and formality for different regions and teams is crucial.
3️⃣ Keep It Concise: Stay focused on answering interview questions clearly and directly.
While this one didn’t work out, I’m now on their “warm list” for future openings. That’s how I landed a great role in the past, so I’m staying optimistic!
Resources to Help You: Howard Holton’s LinkedIn posts (resume tips and ChatGPT prompts). https://www.linkedin.com/posts/howardholton_in-my-life-ive-been-lucky-enough-to-hire-activity-7274525692598362113-Prgt/
Podcasts and posts like Kingfisher’s for job openings and advice. https://kingfisher.substack.com/p/kingfisher-issue-6-curated-cybersecurity
I’m also considering launching a project to help others—quick 3-5 minute video interviews for those laid off, highlighting their skills and goals. Interested? Drop me a DM or comment!
Remember: visualize, believe, and show up to receive. It worked for Bruce Lee, and it can work for us too! See you next week. Aloha!
*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from psilva's prophecies authored by psilva. Read the original post at: https://psilvas.wordpress.com/2025/01/05/the-unemployed-chronicles-learn-from-my-mistakes/