National Ethnic Minority in Cyber network (EMiC)

Following the success and demand of the pilot initiative Ethnic Minorities in Cyber Network the remit has gone national. In June there will be events taking place for students and cyber professionals. 

Virtual Student Workshops in June - register now

 1. Understand different cyber roles and what employers want

Date: Thursday, 8th June 2023

Time: 12:00-14:00

Eventbrite Link to register: https://lnkd.in/eKCADkkE

A career in cyber security is both challenging and rewarding. Cyber security jobs are more in-demand than ever, since most businesses are dependent on IT and communication technologies. with more and more businesses using the internet for services, we are seeing a rise in cyber threats, leading to the increasing demand of cyber professionals.

2. CV and social media presence clinic

Date: Tuesday, 13th June 2023

Time: 12:00-14:00

Eventbrite Link to register: https://lnkd.in/egCP2xyj

Do you find it challenging to write your own CV in a way that it maximizes your potential and at the same time catches the attention of the recruiter? Have you thought of using social media to become more visible to the employer? Although having a strong CV is the first step, a relevant social media presence can play an important role in standing out from the crowd in a highly competitive recruitment market.

3. Cyber entrepreneurs and start-ups

Date: Tuesday, 20th June 2023

Time: 12:00-14:00

Eventbrite Link to register: https://lnkd.in/ecNVY4DA

The workshop will look at the basics of setting a business, how to commercialise your idea, how to create your pitch decks, options available for sourcing resources for your startup, understand the difference between incubators and accelerators, etc. You will also hear directly from some of the leading tech incubators and accelerators.

4. Interview and soft skills

Date: Thursday, 22nd June 2023

Time: 12:00-14:00

Eventbrite Link to register: https://lnkd.in/ee5Fxknq

In this workshop, you will learn how to impress in an interview both from a technical and personal point of view. It will give you a greater understanding of the format and content of potential interviews, help you feel more confident and prepared for upcoming interviews, give you an understanding of what interviews are for and provide some guidance on how to do yourself justice.