You need the job to get the experience, but you need the experience to get the job. Sound familiar? Breaking in to a career in privacy can be tough, as can advancing to the next level. However, there's lots of good news for job seekers; between the GDPR, the ever-growing scope of data breaches, and the frenetic pace of technological change, privacy pros are in demand. Check out the IAPP's Intro to Privacy page for tools, advice and information for people in the beginning stages of their privacy careers. Plus, head over to Salon 1 at 8 a.m. today for the session "Get In and Get Going: How to Launch a Career in Privacy" and hear from Dennis Holmes, CIPP/US; Sona Makker, CIPP/US; and Ari Moskowitz, CIPP/US, who know first-hand how it's done. And don't forget to scope out the job board while you're here.
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