The slides for my Career Village talk at BSidesNoVA 2020. These are mostly geared towards the #infosec crowd, but there is a lot of actionable advice for any career field.
Dawn Newton, director, Morello Marketing
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
On 1/15/13, I presented about the power of LinkedIn to 80 young alumni at Syracuse University's Lubin House in New York City. The presentation was followed by a stellar discussion about the art of networking with alumni panelists Agatha Lutoborski, Jason Horowitz, Fern Langham, Victoria Chan, Chris Lee, and Lea Marino.
In an uncertain world where we are all effectively self-employed, networking skills make all the difference for freelancers, job changers, and career climbers. Increase your chances of landing that all-important job or business contract.
Presentation sponsored by the Southern Marin Moms Club for those looking to create a compelling personal brand online and offline, learn best practices for networking, and develop a powerful and comprehensive LinkedIn profile.
Women in High Tech Project: Moving from Discussion to ActionKaren Holtzblatt
High tech thought leader Karen Holtzblatt introduces the Women in High Tech Retention Project and then shares key factors for retention and interventions. For more information:
http://www.incontextdesign.com/womenintech/
karen@incontextdesign.com
@kholtzblatt
Dawn Newton, director, Morello Marketing
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
On 1/15/13, I presented about the power of LinkedIn to 80 young alumni at Syracuse University's Lubin House in New York City. The presentation was followed by a stellar discussion about the art of networking with alumni panelists Agatha Lutoborski, Jason Horowitz, Fern Langham, Victoria Chan, Chris Lee, and Lea Marino.
In an uncertain world where we are all effectively self-employed, networking skills make all the difference for freelancers, job changers, and career climbers. Increase your chances of landing that all-important job or business contract.
Presentation sponsored by the Southern Marin Moms Club for those looking to create a compelling personal brand online and offline, learn best practices for networking, and develop a powerful and comprehensive LinkedIn profile.
Women in High Tech Project: Moving from Discussion to ActionKaren Holtzblatt
High tech thought leader Karen Holtzblatt introduces the Women in High Tech Retention Project and then shares key factors for retention and interventions. For more information:
http://www.incontextdesign.com/womenintech/
karen@incontextdesign.com
@kholtzblatt
Presentation for women returning to the workforce on how to develop and navigate your personal brand. Includes personal branding exercises to develop a compelling and memorable personal brand; comprehensive LinkedIn profile strategies; social media profile tips; tips for interviewing success.
Other Duties as Assigned: Creating a PodcastJackie Vetrano
It's hard to pinpoint the moment they became 'popular-' but series such as Serial- This American Life- and RadioLab elevated the popularity and creativity of podcasts- and it continues to rise. Now- new podcasts are produced every day on a variety of topics to suit any listener. Skidmore College was hesitant to dive into a new medium- especially because the Office of Communications and Marketing did not have a designated podcast producer or engineer on staff.
This is Skidmore- a podcast now in its second season with hundreds of subscribers- was developed by Digital Engagement Manager Daniella Nordin and Social Media Coordinator Jackie Vetrano. The podcast serves as a marketing tool- engaging content to embed in webpage stories- and a means of sharing the story of what makes Skidmore- Skidmore. Nordin and Vetrano will explain the planning process- tools for recording- distribution- promotion- and ROI of This is Skidmore.
Developing Ministry Mindset and Skill set Workshop 2 PLAcademy
Every Profession on earth require skill-sets for performance.
Ministry require 3 things for effectiveness: Power of The Holy Ghost, Skills [Ability to Do] and Mindset
Leadership begins with mindset. Mindsets are:the foundation of great leadership forms the basis for action. Our goal is to identify and create productive mindsets that result in prime leadership in the Church.
Other Duties as Assigned: Creating a PodcastJackie Vetrano
t's hard to pinpoint the moment they became "popular," but series such as Serial, This American Life, and RadioLab elevated the popularity and creativity of podcasts, and it continues to rise. Now, new podcasts are produced every day on a variety of topics to suit any listener. Skidmore College was hesitant to dive into a new medium, especially because the Office of Communications and Marketing did not have a designated podcast producer or engineer on staff. This is Skidmore, a podcast now in its third season, was developed by Digital Engagement Manager Daniella Nordin and Social Media Coordinator Jackie Vetrano. The podcast serves as a marketing tool, engaging content to embed in webpage stories, and a means of sharing the story of what makes Skidmore, Skidmore. Nordin and Vetrano will explain the planning process, tools for recording, distribution, and promotion of This is Skidmore.
The need to stay up to date on the latest developments in your field of study has never been more urgent. With increasing competition, stagnant unemployment and expected budget shortfalls every professional must be able to prove their value to the organization. The good news is that opportunities for learning are abundant and new advances in technology have produced a variety of options suitable for any budget or schedule. Still, resources are scarce and the pressure to make the most of every moment can derail many attempts to explore new learning experiences. This session will address steps you can take to get the most return out of your investment of time and money in professional development activities.
The 21st Century Job Hunt; Plan for successGeorge Janczuk
The ‘job for life’ mantra is a relic of a bygone era, and IT professionals have always valued career progression over ‘tenure’ with jobs being stepping stones on an ever upward career journey. However, the post .COM crash and post-GFC IT world is defined by the rise in off-shoring and an ever increasing focus on driving commoditisation and efficiency in IT leaving the days when IT professionals could write their own cheques and pick-and-choose their jobs at will well and truly behind us. With IT jobs no longer being plentiful and pay scales stagnating the competition is fierce.
The outlook isn’t all bleak, with new tools and recruitment modalities enabling new opportunities; but tools are only as good as the plan – and success in your job hunt, more than ever, requires planning (and don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater – some of the old world truisms still apply!)
George focuses on how to plan for success in your job hunt. All the way from key strategies to tips, George looks at how to get ahead of the pack and achieve success. And whilst a presentation of 21st century job hunting would not be complete without coverage of LinkedIN (and yes – George spends quite some time on what is now part-and-parcel of the modern job hunt); George looks at the broader landscape and what you can do to prepare for your next move.
What knowledge you can expect to take away from this presentation:
* LinkedIN
* CVs
* Choosing the right job
* Getting an invitation to an interview
* Preparing for interviews
* Personal marketing – brand YOU
* It’s a marathon, NOT a sprint
Re-Launch You: Career Transition Tactics and ToolsCatherine Morgan
Losing your job can take a toll on your emotional and physical well-being. It is completely normal to experience every emotion on the spectrum.
However, this is also a great opportunity to step back and thoughtfully evaluate what you have done in the past, and what you would like to do in the future. It is a time to take inventory of what situations worked - and didn’t work - for you. It is a time to reconnect with your values and goals.
In this talk we will explore:
• How to determine your right next step
• How to keep yourself out of the emotional dips
• Why mindset is as important as tactics
• How to navigate around the potholes of age, salary, extended time in transition, etc.
• How to stay focused and on track with your job search
This talk will help you see how career transition can be a time of opportunity and possibility, and why fortune favors the bold.
Agile Starts With You: Personal Agility and Subversive Scrum
"You see, to do that you must start with the people – instead of jumping right into the process. You won’t be able to create an agile process, much less a culture, until you’ve created agile people." – Peter Saddington
Agile and Scrum typically evoke thoughts about software development processes, ceremonies, and tools, but at the heart of any successful Agile team are people who embody the values and principles.
As with accountability, agility begins with you, because you are the only thing that is within your domain of control. This presentation reflects on the mindset, strategies, and techniques to be personally agile, and the behaviors you can demonstrate that will infect others, and create trusting, high-performing teams.
Similar to Career Hacking: Tips and Tricks to Making the Most of Your Career (20)
New Explore Careers and College Majors 2024.pdfDr. Mary Askew
Explore Careers and College Majors is a new online, interactive, self-guided career, major and college planning system.
The career system works on all devices!
For more Information, go to https://bit.ly/3SW5w8W
This comprehensive program covers essential aspects of performance marketing, growth strategies, and tactics, such as search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, content marketing, social media marketing, and more
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Modern Society.pdfssuser3e63fc
Just a game Assignment 3
1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?Assignment 3
1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?Assignment 3
1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?
Want to move your career forward? Looking to build your leadership skills while helping others learn, grow, and improve their skills? Seeking someone who can guide you in achieving these goals?
You can accomplish this through a mentoring partnership. Learn more about the PMISSC Mentoring Program, where you’ll discover the incredible benefits of becoming a mentor or mentee. This program is designed to foster professional growth, enhance skills, and build a strong network within the project management community. Whether you're looking to share your expertise or seeking guidance to advance your career, the PMI Mentoring Program offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional development.
Watch this to learn:
* Overview of the PMISSC Mentoring Program: Mission, vision, and objectives.
* Benefits for Volunteer Mentors: Professional development, networking, personal satisfaction, and recognition.
* Advantages for Mentees: Career advancement, skill development, networking, and confidence building.
* Program Structure and Expectations: Mentor-mentee matching process, program phases, and time commitment.
* Success Stories and Testimonials: Inspiring examples from past participants.
* How to Get Involved: Steps to participate and resources available for support throughout the program.
Learn how you can make a difference in the project management community and take the next step in your professional journey.
About Hector Del Castillo
Hector is VP of Professional Development at the PMI Silver Spring Chapter, and CEO of Bold PM. He's a mid-market growth product executive and changemaker. He works with mid-market product-driven software executives to solve their biggest growth problems. He scales product growth, optimizes ops and builds loyal customers. He has reduced customer churn 33%, and boosted sales 47% for clients. He makes a significant impact by building and launching world-changing AI-powered products. If you're looking for an engaging and inspiring speaker to spark creativity and innovation within your organization, set up an appointment to discuss your specific needs and identify a suitable topic to inspire your audience at your next corporate conference, symposium, executive summit, or planning retreat.
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For event details, visit pmissc.org.
How Mentoring Elevates Your PM Career | PMI Silver Spring Chapter
Career Hacking: Tips and Tricks to Making the Most of Your Career
1. Andy Piazza | @klrgrz | /in/andypiazza/
Career Hacking:
Tips and Tricks to Making the Most of your Career
2. ▪ Chief Evangelist for phia LLC
▪ Director of Operations for
BSidesNoVA
▪ CyberThreat Analyst with previous
experience in counter-terrorism
and counter-narcotics operations
▪ Passionate about information
sharing, team building, and
problem solving
@klrgrz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andypiazza
https://medium.com/@andy.c.piazza
#DoorKickingToKeyboardClicking
whoami
3. Agenda
▪ Building a strong network
▪ Effective personal development
▪ Moving on up!
5. Leveling up Your Network
▪ Fill in the gaps in your skills with the help of some friends
▪ Fill in their skill gaps with your knowledge
▪ Engage others and be positive
6. Positive approach
▪ Improve your foxhole everyday
▪ Engage with others on your team and
nearby teams
– Be a sponge, learn from others
▪ Respect others’ time
– Don’t flood the work chat
– Don’t hover
▪ SAY HELLOTO PEOPLE INTHE HALL
Negative Approach
▪ I’m not here to make friends
▪ Whatever, I’m still getting paid
▪ I’m just here for the 9:5
▪ Everything sucks…
– he sucks
– she sucks
– they suck
– you suck
– I’m awesome
Attitude is Everything
8. Engage Others
▪ One Up, One Down, One Left, One Right
– Do your best to understand the roles around you
– Knowing what others need to be successful makes you more effective!
– Find peers, mentors, and smart people to learn from
▪ Contribute to someone else’s work
– Volunteer to help another team at work with a project
– Engage with content developers on social media
– Awesome article on Medium? – SAY SOMETHING
10. "The difference between
appreciation and flattery?
That is simple
One is sincere and the other insincere.
One comes from the heart out the other from the teeth out.
One is unselfish the other selfish.
One is universally admired the other universally condemned.“
from How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
11. Thanks You!
Good afternoon,
I just wanted to drop a note to say that we appreciated <name>’s help in today’s
<name of meeting/project> meeting.Their assistance brought a lot of value to
the discussion and we wanted to say thank you for their invaluable time.
13. Know Where You are Going
▪ Get a rough plan of what roles you’re interested in for the future
▪ Identify what you need to learn / do / experience to get there
14. “Typical Career Paths Through the SOC” - MITRE
https://www.mitre.org/sites/default/files/publications/pr-13-1028-mitre-10-strategies-cyber-ops-center.pdf
15. Map of Cybersecurity Domains - Henry Jiang
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/map-cybersecurity-domains-version-20-henry-jiang-ciso-cissp/
16. NICE! Self-Assessments
▪ National Initiative forCybersecurity Education (NICE) CybersecurityWorkforce
Framework
– Breaks down the Knowledge, Skills, andAbilities (KSAs) required for various roles in infosec
– Review your role, self-assess with a 1-5 scale, study your weaker areas
https://niccs.us-cert.gov/workforce-development/cyber-security-workforce-framework/threat-analysis
17. Passive & Active Learning
▪ Passive learning
– Not just the traditional “listen to a professor lecture approach”
– Listen to podcasts and audiobooks from a mix of topics
– Run training videos in the background while you do repetitive tasks
▪ Active learning
– This type of learning has you engaged: flashcards, hands-onCTFs, etc.
– Set a specific goal! Don’t just say “I’m going to learn to stuff”
– Mark off time on your calendar and stick to it
▪ USE BOTH METHODS!
18. ▪ Passive* Resources
– Cybrary.it
– Podcasts
▪ https://github.com/rShetty/awesome-
podcasts
▪ Darknet Diaries, Beers withTalos, Chris
Sanders’ Source Code
▪ <INSERTYOUR MEGA LIST…>
▪ But seriously, Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History
– Webinars
▪ SANS webcasts, Black Hills, etc.
– YouTube
▪ Search for BSides, SANS Summit talks,
ATT&CKCon, etc.
▪ Active Resources
– Conference CTFs
– Hack the Box
– Overthewire.org
– Underthewire.org
Free Training Resources
19. Learn – Train – Do
▪ Learn
– Learn something completely new to you, but that will help your career path
▪ Train
– Train a skill or task that you already know so that you can mature your capabilities
▪ Do
– A task that you must do, but don’t necessarily find pleasure in
– Especially focus on the thing you gotta do that someone else is relying on you for
▪ Schedule it out!
– One hour per week for each category
– Stick to the schedule!
20. Reading is a Critical Skill
▪ Eventually you’re going to have to read
▪ Mix it up with work related stuff, fiction, and non-fiction
▪ GETTHE LIBBY APP -Visit your librarian, get a library card - FREE AUDIOBOOKS!
▪ Hack Humble Bundle- NO NOT LIKETHAT! – Buy an infosec bundle
– Read the intro chapter of each book
– Read the intro paragraph (or two) of each chapter of each book
– Deep-dive the book that interests you
– https://www.humblebundle.com/
22. Knowing When to Move On
▪ Look for a major role change or promotion every 3-5 years*
– This assumes you’re doing the things necessary to mature your career
▪ Have you reached your maximum effective range for your position?
– Feels like you’re solving problems that you solved two years ago?
– New projects aren’t exciting or you’re not getting management buy-in?
– Nothing new has excited you in a few months?
▪ When it comes to your career- others can help, but it is ultimately up to you
23. Wall of Awesome Resources
▪ “The Difficult Decision to Switch Jobs” – Katie Nickels (@likethecoins)
– Heartful & analytical approach to assessing career progression
– https://medium.com/katies-five-cents/the-difficult-decision-to-switch-jobs-25955949bd5b
▪ “Starting an InfoSec Career –The Megamix – Chapter 7” Lesley Carhart
(hacks4panckes)
– Great info on approaching interviews and doing your homework
– Also provides an amazing list of dumb things you hear in infosec
– https://tisiphone.net/2016/08/26/starting-an-infosec-career-the-megamix-chapter-7/
▪ “How to Build a Cybersecurity Career [ 2019 Update ]” – Daniel Miessler
(@DanielMiessler)
– Great advice from education & certs to labs & projects
– https://danielmiessler.com/blog/build-successful-infosec-career/
24. RECAP!
▪ Build a strong network of peers, help them, learn from them
▪ Mix your style of learning/training
▪ Learn,Train, Do
▪ Know thyself… NICE Self-Assessment
▪ BE AWESOME
Editor's Notes
Yes I have an agenda. Besides these fancy points, I’d also like to stop all the badness and may have a small Captain America complex. Of note, I consider it a Sergeant America complex because I worked for a living.
