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Mentor wanted: moving from security guard to cybersecurity
Angela, a security guard, is retraining for cybersecurity and is looking for a mentor for monthly calls over six months.
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I have worked as a security guard for 16 years, and I'm 27. After being laid off, I decided to move into cybersecurity, and I have completed a self-study course with a project portfolio.
What I'm missing is someone who has walked this path: feedback on my interview answers, a realistic view of the job market in Illinois, and a sounding board when things feel overwhelming.
I'm hoping for one 45-minute video call a month for six months, plus the occasional email question. I'll bring specific questions and I won't waste your time.
All I can offer back is my thanks, and I'll mentor someone else once I'm settled.
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- effort
- 45 minutes a month
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- industry experience, patience, honest feedback
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People who offered to help
- Maria Williams 🇺🇸 Accepted
I live about 11 km from Peoria. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.
- Bongani K. Padayachee 🇿🇦 Accepted
i live about 19 km from Peoria. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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Stay strong, Angela. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Illinois. I'll ask around and let you know
Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
Keep going, Angela. Looking forward to the next update.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless
sending love, Angela. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out!
Thinking of you and your family, Angela. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless!
thanks for sharing this, Angela. I hope things turn around soon.
thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Pietermaritzburg so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Peoria.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.