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OVERVIEW
An Information Security career will give you the opportunity to work in a number of industry sectors including government, consulting, finance, and manufacturing. These are highly sought after opportunities which require thorough preparation, both on the part of understanding the industry, organization and yourself. The rewards from one of these opportunities are vast. Extensive, relevant experience is gained, networking opportunities are provided, and the salaries are competitive.
RESOURCES
To assist with your preparation and understanding of the industries, several resources are available:
Follow this link for a list of helpful internet based resources that provide information in industries, companies and job search tools.
Career Advisors
Career advisors are available to talk about your ideas for careers and internships. They can help hone your resume and cover letter as well as interviewing skills. To identify your career advisor, review the Heinz College Career Services Staff Biographies.
Career Success Guides
These guides are organized by topics ranging from how to conduct an informational interview, navigate the on-site interview, negotiate the best offer, and information on summer housing. It is a go to site for all areas of professional development.
SEARCH STRATEGIES
Once you have honed your resume to highlight those skills sought after by your employers of choice, it is time to begin applying. Career Services offers multiple opportunities for you to connect with employers. In addition to these opportunities, you are encouraged to also utilize you own personal network.
TartanTRAK
TartanTrak (powered by Symplicity) is Carnegie Mellon's online recruiting system. Students can submit resumes, sign up for interviews and find contact information for thousands of recruiters.
Dice.com
Dice.com is the career hub for tech professionals, with thousands of top jobs from companies like Google, Apple and eBay who are looking for talented people.
U.S Office of Personnel Management Website
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management website is loaded with information and opportunities regarding jobs with the U.S. Federal Government.
USA.JOBS Website
USA.JOBS is the official job site of the United States Federal Government. It’s your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information. Create a full profile with resume and/or Create search agents with any prospective government agencies that you would like to work for.
OPPORTUNITIES
Information Sessions
These sessions are provided by employers participating in on-campus recruitment. They are typically open to all students and you can see a list of them in TartanTRAK. By attending information sessions for companies in which you are interested, you will learn about the company culture, recruiting practices and gain valuable insight.
Career Fairs
Throughout the academic year, there are multiple relevant career fairs to attend, both hosted by Carnegie Mellon as well as off-campus. Click here for a complete listing.
Network Events
Multiple opportunities will be provided for you to network with employers and alumni including Network Nights, Tour de Silicon Valley, Colloquiums, Convocations, and Vista Speaker series. For a listing of these events, go to the Events Calendar.
Alumni Database
Both the Heinz College and Carnegie Mellon have alumni databases. Contacting alumni can be very beneficial if used strategically. Your questions must be specific, concise and always polite. Alumni enjoy helping students, but it important to ask for help properly. Your career advisor can assist you with creating an email or review this Success Guide.
Access to the Heinz alumni database, see your career advisor. Here is the Carnegie Mellon Alumni Database. You will need to register to gain access.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
You will use CPT, curricular practical training, while on your internship. Guidelines, forms and instructions can be found at the Office of International Education website.