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Shenetworks’ Guide to Landing Your First Tech Job

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Feed Name: Black Hills Infosec Blog

Date Published: 2023-07-20

Date Updated: 2026-04-27

Author: BHIS

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A comprehensive guide for breaking into tech—especially cybersecurity—detailing how to choose a focus area, analyze job postings, tailor resumes with relevant keywords, apply consistently, and build experience through community college courses, online learning, hands-on platforms (e.g., TryHackMe, HackTheBox), projects, and certifications. It emphasizes networking via social media, virtual/in-person conferences, Discord and local meetups, seeking mentorship, and maintaining realistic expectations with consistent effort over time.

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