wolfshirtz
Don't simply ignore that difficult teammate! Use your NCL team experience to learn and practice valuable communication skills. Wolfshirtz, WebWitch, and Bill & Ted will show you how!
Category: Career Advice & Human Skills
CompTIA Security+ – One Certification to Rule Them All
John "Mako" McGill
The CompTIA Security+ certification is the gold standard in cybersecurity. Mako got his in 2008 and has since written study guides, led study groups, and used a mountain of materials to help people pass. He understands your concerns, the temptation to cheat, and addresses both. Learn what resources he recommends!
Lessons in Leadership: What I Learned from Leading the NCL Player Ambassadors
CryptoKait
Mistakes were made (and that's OK)! CryptoKait shares the hardest and most valuable lessons she's learned so far about effective leadership, mental health, and the appropriate times to go full Kait-nado.
Organizing Your Workspace
John "Mako" McGill
"Organizing Your Workspace" is tagged as "Self Care"? You betcha! Anxiety is increased in a cluttered environment. Let Mako gently guide you through the steps to Marie Kondo-ing your way to healthier cortisone levels.
The Unexpected Ups and Downs of a First Year Consultant
JeanaByte
JeanaByte's first year out of college and into the cybersecurity workforce has been a wild ride. When it feels like the downs won't end, this is her advice for pulling yourself back up.
How to Act Like a Professional in the NCL Games
JeanaByte
NCL won't just teach you how to research and solve problems like a pro. It can help you develop professional workplace values: honesty, integrity, respect, lawfulness, and resilience when mistakes are made. JeanaByte explains how to be thoughtful and ethical within the games, and how these behaviors map to success in the real world.
Let’s Have A Serious Talk About Overworking Yourself
WebWitch
Are you honoring your limits? Do you know when to say no? What's a good rule of thumb for how to treat yourself? WebWitch casts an introspection spell to help you meditate on your own habits.
How to Win a Fight Vs. Impostor Syndrome
MistressVenom
Did you know: Einstein struggled with impostor syndrome? Even consultants with 20+ years of experience struggle with it, and not all of them handle it well. Do you? MistressVenom explains how you can re-frame self doubt and use it to prosper.
How to Win a Fight Vs. Impostor Syndrome in the NCL Games
MistressVenom
What is impostor syndrome? What is the Vomit Comet? What does it mean when you can't solve an "Easy" challenge? Even if you've solved every challenge up 'til now, there's never a guarantee that you'll solve the next one. MistressVenom and NCL will help you transform performance anxiety into a more productive growth mindset.
How to Include the National Cyber League Games on Your Résumé
Jacob "gond0r" Corley
Including NCL on his résumé helped Jacob secure his current job. In CryptoKait's case, it helped her secure an interview with Google. Jacob demonstrates how to use your NCL Scouting Report on your résumé to catch the eye of potential employers!
