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#RI-69a827ef·about 2 months ago·
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Failing to secure a job in cybersecurity

I've been applying to jobs daily but no interviews or offers

What I wish I knew
"Applying to jobs without networking or building connections"
If I could tell you one thing
"Network and build connections before applying to jobs"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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