Dennis is a bright, articulate, 27-year-old Fiber Optic Cable Installer/Trouble Shooter and recent Cybersecurity Bootcamp alumni. Dennis graduated with a strong desire to break into the IT world.

When Dennis arrived at Christian HELP in January, he was determined to take his career to the next level. Together with a Career Coach, he focused on tailoring his resumes and cover letters to the key words in the job description for each role he applied for. He began using quantifiable results in the descriptions of his past job duties. Next, he devised a powerful and memorable Elevator Speech. Dennis quickly learned it's all about Networking and Follow-up. Several rounds of Mock Interviewing then commenced to sharpen those skills.

Dennis put those skills into action at multiple CFEC Job Fairs and an in-house job fair for a large Cybersecurity firm. He even advanced through several intense rounds of interviews, including a 3-hour technical assessment and job shadowing experience. Whew!

Competition was fierce for those entry level slots. Unfortunately, Dennis was not selected. However, a friend working there gave him some additional expert tips on how to launch a Tech career with that organization in the very near future.

Dennis then remembered he had interviewed for a role back in Dec. 2025 and never received an answer. Instead of waiting, he took initiative. Convicted by the Holy Spirit, he visited that employer in-person and handed out his resume. The result?



Dennis was hired on the spot as an AV Specialist II with a High End Commercial and Residential contracting company! He's earning a higher wage there, too! Networking and Follow-Up are truly the difference maker. Sometimes one bold step can open the right door!