👋 Intro

• First Impressions Count – LinkedIn and your CV are often the first things an employer sees. They’re your chance to make a memorable impact before you even meet.
• Showcasing Your Story – Beyond skills and experience, your profile tells a story of your journey, strengths, and ambitions. Crafting this well shows you're intentional about your career.
• Standing Out in a Competitive Field – Recruiters and employers sift through countless profiles. Small details—like action words, quantifying achievements, and a clear career focus—can make you memorable.
• Building Credibility – A polished LinkedIn profile and a targeted CV highlight your commitment to your field. They also give you credibility and help build a network that can support your career for years.
• Reflecting Your Personal Brand – Think of your profile as your brand. The way you present yourself is a reflection of your values, professionalism, and aspirations.

👏 CV Best Practice

❗ Top Tips

Create a Strong Professional Summary

Start with a concise professional summary that outlines who you are, your key skills, and what you bring to the potential employer. Make this as personal as possible - avoid the generic!

Use Action Words & Quantifying Achievements

When describing your experiences, use strong action verbs like "developed," "managed," "designed," and "implemented." Quantify your achievements whenever possible to show the impact of your work.

Highlight Relevant Education & Projects

It’s all in the detail! We want to hear about what you learnt, what interest it triggered and any project you are particularly proud of.

Reflect the role you are looking for

Claiming you have excellent written communication? Demonstrate! If you’re positioning yourself as a technical individual, ensure to have the basics such as proper formatting and imbedded links.

Focus on Transferable Skills

Emphasize how your previous experience translates to securing a role in Cyber. For example handling sensitive data, working in a regulatory environment or meeting critical deadlines.

🙌 Linkedin Profile Refresh

✔ Checklist

• Profile Photo & Background Image

For Linkedin, you want a nice headshot (or photo of your upper half) that is professional with a plain background. And don't be afraid to inject personality, smile like crazy if you wish. Be authentic and warm.