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Hey guys, I’m a new grad struggling to figure out where to go next. I went to Pennsylvania State University and completed a program called “Cybersecurity Operations and Analytics” where I earned a BS. I’ve been applying for IT help desk jobs and tier 1 SOC analyst jobs but haven’t had any luck. Any general advice would be great. Thank you.
Haven't had any luck getting interviews? Could be your resume. Haven't had any luck with getting offers? Could be your interviewing skills.
It's a tough market for entry-level SOC analysts. It has been since...well, as long as I can remember.
IT Help Desk experience is a huge plus, for landing future SOC analyst roles, if you can get some.
My advice is: