In my pursuit to payback to the community and empower graduates in the field of cybersecurity, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in the mentoring sessions of an event that graduated 70 specialists, through two main sessions: Mentorship Circles and Group Mock Interviews.

Mentorship Circles:

• The purpose of this session was to provide graduates with the opportunity to ask questions related to the cybersecurity job market and understand the nature of available opportunities.
• The graduates were organized around circular tables, each accommodating between 7 to 10 graduates, led by an expert in the field.
• The expert introduced himself, his background, and experience, then explained the nature of the job market in the UAE, the available positions, and how to secure a job opportunity.
• The graduates were given the chance to ask questions, and after 20 minutes, the tables were rotated to refresh the dialogue.

Group Mock Interviews:

• The objective of this session was to simulate the real interviews that graduates undergo when applying for cybersecurity job positions, thereby understanding how to be prepared for them and succeed.
• The same circular table organization was used, where the expert explained the nature of technical interviews, the areas that employers focus on, and the biggest mistakes to avoid.
• The expert then posed a common interview question, received a couple of answers from the graduates, then provided the ideal correct answer to be used in actual interviews.
• After 20 minutes, the tables were rotated again to enhance the educational experience.

This event was a valuable opportunity for our graduates to familiarize themselves with the job market, enhance their presentation skills, and better prepare for the challenges of working in the field of cybersecurity.