I Asked Recruiter Why Entry Level Candidates Get Rejected

If you’re trying to land a cyber security job right now, you’ve probably noticed something confusing:Companies talk about “skills shortage”… and candidates talk about how difficult it is to land a job. So what's really going on?I sat down with a recruiter from one of Australia’s biggest cyber security recruitment firms and asked her the following:• What makes a CV instantly stand out?• What makes recruiters reject candidates immediately?• Do certifications actually matter?• Are home labs and portfolios useful?• Why do some technically strong candidates still fail interviews?• What do hiring managers REALLY look for?Hear it from people who are actually involved in hiring cybersecurity candidates.