Training & Development
- One million certified – As part of their commitment to help close the cybersecurity workforce gap and diversify those working in the field, (ISC)² is offering FREE Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Online Self-Paced Training and exams to one million people.
- Attack Defense Labs – A massive online resource. Attack defense hosts over 1000+ unique lab exercises on topics spanning from recon, exploitation, post-exploitation, data exfiltration, web applications, traffic analysis, CVEs, network components, infrastructure attacks, privilege escalation, forensics, and more. New labs are added weekly!
- Komodo CTF – This is a game designed to challenge your application hacking skills. There are several challenges that stand before you. Each challenge contains a section of code that has vulnerable weak points. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to identify the vulnerability that exists in each challenge.
- Defend the web – Defend the Web is an interactive security platform where you can learn and challenge your skills. Try and complete all of our 60+ hacking levels. Learn from our series of articles covering all aspects of security. Articles will guide you through the essentials to get started.
– Patryk Wozniak
Quick Tips
- During interviews, do not shy away from asking the interviewer questions and showing interest in the company/role you are applying for
- Prep for standard/typical interview questions with a family member or a friend. If you can’t, try asking your job coach for support
- Study the job description and identify the required skills. Update your CV to reflect that information
- Bring a notebook and a pen. There is nothing stopping you from taking notes during (or bringing your own notes with you) to the interview
- Prepare smart questions for your interview. (i.e. What challenges did my predecessor face? What does success mean in this role? What is the future of this role?)
- Tie your answers to specific skills, experiences, and knowledge you possess. Give examples to evidence these
- Your CV needs to do you justice and be an effective marketing tool so make sure it conveys your personality successfully, with a spark of originality
- Prepare the outfit for your interview the night before
Job Opportunities
- Cotswold Dairy, IT Technician – a family business with 85 years’ history – is looking for a confident and knowledgeable professional to support the Business Intelligence and IT Manager in delivering first-line technical support across head office and the external depots. Job based in Aston-On-Carrant, Tewkesbury (25min walk from the station)
- QinetiQ, Technical Analyst Apprentice – It’s an exciting time to join one of our Early Careers programmes at QinetiQ. We are always looking for great people to join our team, whether you are taking your first steps in starting a career or you are looking to make a career change, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities for you. Based in Malvern
- TSR Legal, IT Desktop Support – TSR Legal are currently working with a legal 500 law firm who are seeking a Desktop Support Analyst to work within their Worcester offices on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be required to deliver first- and second-line IT support to the firms user base across their 10 offices.
- QinteiQ, IT Operations Engineer Desktop Apprentice – It’s an exciting time to join one of our Early Careers programmes at QinetiQ. We are always looking for great people to join our team, whether you are taking your first steps in starting a career or you are looking to make a career change, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities for you. Based in Malvern
