Tejas Cyber Hiring and Employment Month Presentations - Week 3 (June 13)
Topic 1 - A Confused Recruiter Doesn’t Call (and what to do about it)
Speaker - Susan Gygax, Founder, Spectacle Talent Partners
Synopsis - Provide the essential foundations for becoming easy to find and hard to forget on LinkedIn.
Topic 2 - A Strategic Approach to InfoSec Job Searching Today
Speaker: Simpreet Kaur, Security Leader, Strategy and Reporting at Amazon.
Hosted by: Tejas Cyber Network | Hiring & Employment Month Series
Synopsis: In today’s fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape, job hunting in information security requires more than just technical skills—it demands a strategic approach tailored to the current hiring climate. This session guides InfoSec professionals through an end-to-end framework for effective job searching in 2025. Attendees will learn how to define career goals, align with in-demand skills, leverage personal branding, and navigate hiring platforms intelligently. The session also explores the value of certifications, the power of professional networks, and how to prepare for behavioral and technical interviews. Whether you're a recent graduate, transitioning from IT, or a seasoned professional seeking advancement, this talk will provide actionable insights to optimize your job search strategy in the modern cybersecurity job market.