Dr. Chanel Suggs had trouble getting hired using her first name. Once she started going by her middle name "Chanel," the interviews and job opportunities opened up. Dr. Suggs discusses the challenges that she and other diverse candidates face during the cybersecurity hiring process.
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0:00 – Companies discriminate based on name
1:43 – Challenges for cybersecurity applicants
3:10 – Not giving interviewees a fair chance
3:58- Free cybersecurity training resources
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