In my situation, I have 3 years of real experience in a different domain (software documentation). Now, I have completed a course in cybersecurity and am showcasing my 3 years of actual experience in cybersecurity as I look for a job in that field as an experienced professional. I will provide all my authentic bank statements and salary slips as evidence. Would this pose a problem during the Background Verification (BGV) process since I will be changing the designation to cybersecurity on my resume and payslips? Could this potentially label me as a fake candidate?
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Hi,
What will you do if the hired employer goes for a background verification of your roles and responsibilities with the past company? In your resume and payslip, you may edit the designation, but you will not have control over what your past employer comments on your role and responsibility.
I sincerely suggest starting your career from scratch as a fresher in cybersecurity.
From India, Madras
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1153What will you do if the hired employer goes for a background verification of your roles and responsibilities with the past company? In your resume and payslip, you may edit the designation, but you will not have control over what your past employer comments on your role and responsibility.
I sincerely suggest starting your career from scratch as a fresher in cybersecurity.
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There is no rule that a candidate has to work in the same domain until they retire, and we have the right to change domains and upgrade. But the problem here, especially in India, is that they need only experienced candidates. However, we candidates don't want to start again as a fresher, taking 3 or 3.5 LPA. Why do 99.99% of Indian companies not consider previously worked corporate experience and give at least a little hike? Can't they give the current salary, as we won't have experience? Why should we start again as a fresher? When will we settle down if we start as a fresher? Life is short, right? Employers only see their benefits from a business point of view, and I agree with employers, but what about the candidates' situations and dreams? Do you know how many candidates like the job they are doing? I am still a 3-year experienced person and still in the learning phase. Until 3-5 years, it's a learning phase. Once we cross 5 years of experience, then the salaries will be huge, and then I agree that employers can't take risks. But for up to 4-5 years experienced people, employers should allow career switches to reshape their careers.
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The question here is not a career switch but to create a fake experience in Cyber Security for a period of three years, whereas in fact, there is no such experience. Do you think you will be able to satisfy the employer by having 3 years of practical experience in the Cyber Security domain? Having knowledge of the subject is one thing, but having real experience in the field is totally different. So, instead of stating your experience to be in the Cyber Field, you may mention it as an additional area you worked, and you should also be able to recount real events in your organization when required. Agreed that a career switch is your choice or right, but attempting it in an entirely dishonest manner may not bode well. If the experience is found to be fake, then it will be disastrous.
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Yes, I agree, and I tried that in the initial months of the job hunt but no success. I showed my real experience and demonstrated my good skills in cybersecurity, indicating my intention to move into cybersecurity. However, they still only ask me questions related to experience, and most interviewers will not schedule an interview at all because I lack direct experience in the field. They are hesitant to consider me as a fresher as well, given that it has been four years since I graduated.
So, now tell me, what should I do? Should I give up? Please provide a practical and possible solution if you can :)
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So, now tell me, what should I do? Should I give up? Please provide a practical and possible solution if you can :)
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Hi,
Having good knowledge in cybersecurity is different from having good practical working experience in cybersecurity. If you show 3 years of false experience in cybersecurity, your employer will expect performance matching your 3 years of experience. It is your call. But be cautious.
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Having good knowledge in cybersecurity is different from having good practical working experience in cybersecurity. If you show 3 years of false experience in cybersecurity, your employer will expect performance matching your 3 years of experience. It is your call. But be cautious.
From India, Madras
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