Get Checked!#

You have the skills. You have the projects. You have the CTF wins, the home lab, the self-taught grind. But when it comes to putting it all on a resume, something gets lost in translation.

That is exactly what this is for.

What This Is#

Free, one-on-one resume reviews at DEF CON 34, run by people from this community who have actually hired and managed technical teams. No recruiters. No corporate fluff. Just honest feedback from people who have sat on both sides of the table and know what works.

Sessions are 10 to 15 minutes. Walk up, sit down, get real feedback.

Who Should Come#

  • You are trying to break into cybersecurity and are not sure how to present what you have built or learned
  • You are self-taught, a career changer, or took a non-traditional path and your resume does not reflect that well
  • You have been applying and not getting responses and cannot figure out why
  • You just got your first cert or finished a degree and have no idea how to structure your experience
  • You have been in the industry for a while but want a second opinion before your next move

What to Bring#

  • A printed copy of your resume, or have it ready on your phone or laptop
  • A rough idea of the kind of role or area you are targeting
  • Thick skin and an open mind – the feedback will be direct

Where and When#

  • Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Book Your Slot#

NOTE: Coming soon!

Call For Volunteers#

We are looking for volunteer resume reviewers for DEF CON 34. This is a community effort. We want people who are part of this community, have done the work, and have hired or managed others along the way.

If you have built or led a technical team, made hiring decisions as a practitioner, or managed people in a security or engineering role, and you consider DEF CON your people, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are Looking For#

  • Technical managers, team leads, and engineering leads who have directly hired staff
  • Senior practitioners who have interviewed and evaluated candidates in security, engineering, or adjacent fields
  • People who have mentored junior community members and helped them navigate their career path
  • DEF CON regulars who understand what this community values and can help others communicate that to employers

What the Role Involves#

  • 10 to 15 minute one-on-one sessions with attendees during your shift
  • Honest, actionable feedback on how a resume reads from the perspective of someone who actually makes hiring decisions
  • Helping attendees, many of whom are self-taught, career-changing, or non-traditional, frame their real skills in language that lands
  • A commitment of at least one two-hour block across Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

How to Sign Up#

NOTE: Coming soon!