Getting an Information Security Job For Dummies

Chapter 14

The Interview: Bringing Your Resume to Life

In This Chapter

Knowing what employers are looking for during an interview

Preparing to answer likely questions and impress interviewers

Developing and selling your image

The words on your resume and in your correspondence have taken you this far. The job interview is your opportunity to present your case on why you are the best candidate for the job.

At the same time, job interviews can be stressful. Regardless of whether you are introverted or extroverted, being on your A game for an extended period can take its toll. You can reduce your stress by being prepared.

The goal of this chapter is to give you the information you need to be as prepared as possible for an interview. You explore the purpose of the job interview, the types of interview questions you might face, and ways to appear as confident as possible. You also find out what you should get out of the interview so you can determine whether the job is right for you.

Knowing Why Interviews Are Important

First things first. You are not an interchangeable cog in a wheel. Similarly, the job responsibilities of a security analyst differ depending on whether you work at ...