Why We Quickly Reject 95% of All Applicants

<p> All links and images for this episode can be found on <a href= "https://cisoseries.com/why-we-quickly-reject-95-of-all-applicants/"> CISO Series</a></p> <p>If you're asking what certification you should go after to get the perfect cybersecurity job, you're asking the wrong question. Most hiring managers are inundated with resumes so they're looking for ways to get rid of yours. Don't be fooled thinking you're going to be seen because you have the "perfect" resume.</p> <p>This week’s episode is hosted by me, <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidspark/">David Spark</a> (<a href="http://twitter.com/dspark">@dspark</a>), producer of CISO Series and <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikevj/">Mike Johnson</a>. Our guest is <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hanley-b6508913/">Mike Hanley</a> (<a href="http://twitter.com/_mp4h">@_mp4h</a>), CSO, <a href="https://github.com/">GitHub</a>.</p> <p>Thanks to our podcast sponsor, BitSight</p> <p><a title="Bitsight" href="http://bitsight.com/"><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/24425/BitSightBanner.png" alt="Thanks to our podcast sponsor, BitSight" width="600" height= "100" /></a></p> <p><em>These are challenging times for security professionals. From managing third party supply chain risk, to quantifying financial exposure, to reducing the likelihood of ransomware,</em> <a href= "http://www.bitsight.com/"><em>BitSight</em></a> <em>helps security and risk professionals create more effective cybersecurity programs with cybersecurity ratings and analytics. Learn why Moody’s, the Department of Defense, and other leading institutions partner with BitSight at</em> <a href= "http://www.bitsight.com/"><em>www.bitsight.com</em></a></p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>What's the formula (experience vs testimonials) for hiring managers' attention?</li> <li>What are the most effective techniques to building a resilient security team?</li> <li>What are security vendors NOT doing now that would greatly improve their visibility?</li> <li>Have you had t