Careers in Cybersecurity: Myths and Realities with Kathleen Smith

In this episode we welcome Kathleen Smith, CMO of ClearedJobs.net, to discuss the current state of the cybersecurity job market. Kathleen shares her extensive experience in the field, recounting her tenure in various cybersecurity events and her contributions to job market research and recruiting. She discusses challenges such as distinguishing between genuine workforce shortages and hype, the importance of precise job descriptions, and the impacts of using AI in resume generation. Kathleen emphasizes that thorough job searches and well-crafted resumes are crucial for job seekers. Additionally, she highlights the need for clarity in cybersecurity job titles and roles to help bridge the gap between job seekers and employers. The episode ends with practical advice for job seekers on how to make their resumes stand out.

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Connect with Kathleen on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenesmith/

ClearedJobs.net
https://clearedjobs.net/

Security Cleared Jobs Podcast
https://clearedjobs.net/podcast

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*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Shared Security Podcast authored by Tom Eston. Read the original post at: https://sharedsecurity.net/2025/02/10/careers-in-cybersecurity-myths-and-realities-with-kathleen-smith/

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