I teach Cybersecurity and it is a great field. I have decades (makes me sound old) of IT experience as well as certifications and to me it is the IT field to pursue. However, it's a broad field, what does he want to do? Forensics, Penetration Testing, Network Defense?
Reality check: 10 jobs for each applicant? That might be true but what I am seeing is companies who want the "perfect" candidate. One that meets all requirements and that rarely happens.
On December 1st I was informed that I was being laid off along with 1/3 of all of our employees. This was our third round of layoffs. My last day is December 31st. Many of my associates didn't get that much notice.
I'm looking and applying (USAA, AA, etc.) no responses so far. It does not mean that jobs are not out there, it means that companies are still looking for the perfect fit.
My advice to him is to look at internships that might be available while he is in college. Talk to his professors and see what might be available.
It is a broad field and one that could lead to a long career. Please contact me if you need more information.
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Last edited: Dec 10, 2021