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Career Kampung | SINCON 2026
From 21 September till SINCON Day 0 (14 October), SINCON Career Kampung features 1-on-1 career sessions where you can seek guidance on job opportunities, career planning, CV writing, and interview preparation. Whether you are a fresh entrant, mid-career switcher, or experienced practitioner, we love to discuss more about your career ambitions and strategies in cybersecurity.
Don't miss your chance to book your complimentary 1-on-1 session to gain personalised insights that could transform your career path and elevate your professional journey.
The sessions are 100% virtual, so that you may enjoy the conference experience to the fullest on the actual days!
Career Kampung Track
Over the 2-day conference, Career Kampung will also feature 2 lunchtime talks:
Inside the Hiring Room: What Cyber Hiring Managers Actually Say After Your Leave
🗓️ 15 Oct 2026 | 🕘 12.10pm—12.55pm ｜📍 BizComm Track Room, Level 3
You leave the interview thinking, “I nailed it.” Then comes the rejection — and you're left wondering what happened after you walked out of the room.
This Career Lunchtime Talk flips the perspective and gives you an honest look at the hiring manager's side of the table, sharing what they really encounter when assessing candidates in today's Singapore cybersecurity market — including the gaps they see repeatedly, the behaviours that make hiring teams hesitate, and the qualities that make a candidate genuinely stand out.
We'll explore what happens after interviews, why technically capable candidates can still miss out, what hiring managers wish candidates understood better (in soft and hard skills), and the signals that separate someone who is simply qualified from someone they would want on their team. We'll also examine how AI and changing hiring practices are reshaping recruitment, and what candidates must do to demonstrate more than certifications, technical knowledge or a polished CV.
No recycled resume tips. No generic career advice. Just real conversation about what employers are looking for, what they're seeing too little of, and what they wish more candidates would understand before stepping into the room.
Whether you're entering cyber, making a career move, or looking to stand out in a competitive market, come find out what happens after you leave the room — and what you can do differently before your next interview.
Inside the Career Journeys: How We Actually Made It In Cyber Against All Odds
🗓️ 16 Oct 2026 | 🕘 12.40pm—1.25pm ｜📍 BizComm Track Room, Level 3
The cyber job market has changed. More applicants, longer hiring cycles, and higher expectations. Yet, every month, a select few still land the role everyone wanted.
So, what are they doing differently — and what can you learn from their journeys?
Join 3 professionals at very different stages of their cyber careers: a student who went from JC to polytechnic and is now completing post-grad studies before starting work; a former police officer who pivoted into cyber threat intelligence; and a UI/UX designer who moved through QA engineering before breaking into penetration testing.
Instead of picture-perfect stories, this session takes an honest look at the tough decisions, pivots, and moments that shaped their careers. Hear how they differentiated themselves, what actually impressed employers, what they stopped doing, and missteps that nearly cost them opportunities.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner considering your next move, an early-career professional looking to break in, or a student exploring cyber, you will walk away with practical lessons you can apply to your own career — from building your edge and positioning your experience, to navigating setbacks and making smarter career decisions in a competitive market.
No perfect journeys. No one-size-fits-all formula. Just candid lessons from people who found their way into cyber — and insights you can take away and make your own.
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