The cybersecurity industry faces a paradox of perceived talent shortages alongside challenges for newcomers due to increasing recruitment demands and AI-driven hiring practices. Although warnings about a skills gap in cybersecurity have persisted since 2009, some industry experts now suggest an oversupply of generalists, complicating job entry. Companies post-COVID have downscaled their workforce, further flooding the market with qualified candidates. Additionally, automated screening by AI complicates applicants' chances, particularly when many candidates struggle to adapt. Furthermore, the occurrence of 'ghost jobs' adds another layer of difficulty in this volatile job landscape.
Despite ongoing warnings of a skills gap in cybersecurity, recruiters increasingly seek experienced candidates, leading to challenges for generalists and those entering the field.
The influx of laid-off tech professionals post-COVID has flooded the job market, complicating opportunities for cybersecurity newcomers.
AI-driven recruitment processes are challenging applicants, as many lack the skills to navigate automated resume screening effectively.
The existence of 'ghost jobs'—advertised positions that aren't real—creates confusion and frustration for job seekers in the cybersecurity industry.
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