**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! In this episode, we discuss the monster layoffs in tech and the hiring trends. We have seen numerous layoffs handled poorly and numerous handled properly. We walk through what we each have seen and our opinions on why the layoffs are happening. Your Cyber Queen Erika was part of a mass layoff in December 2022, so she shares her experience with all of you. As always, The Cyber Queens share strategies and how to be prepared. We cannot stress enough how important personal branding is for you! We also stress the importance of using LinkedIn for networking and that we still NEED you in cyber! Key Topics: Addressing the Tech Layoffs & HiringLayoff Demographics The Queens Are SeeingThe Industry Looks Scary To Target Employment BUT WE NEED YOUErika’s Personal Tech Layoff ExperienceStrategies To Get Hired In Tech & To Keep Spirits HighImportance Of Your NetworkImportance of Personal BrandingQualify OrganizationsWhy Are These Layoffs Happening & How to Spot A Good OpportunitySources: TikTok by Amber DeVilbiss “What It’s Like Being In Tech Sales” Crunchbase.com “Tech Layoffs: U.S. Companies That Have Cut Jobs In 2022 and 2023” Erika’s New Employer SentinelOneNaomi BuckwalterMicrosoft LayoffsChatGPTNetWarsMenlo SecurityBug BountyVulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP)WiCyS ISSACTACSAISACABlackHatCorporate BroGuidePoint SecurityGet in Touch: Maril Vernon - @SheWhoHacks Erika Eakins - @ErikaEakins Amber DeVilbiss - @EngineerAmber Queens Twitter - @TheCyberQueens Queens LinkedIn Calls to Action: Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insight and new episodes! If you love us- share us!