Your path into privacy: Career strategies, honest advice, and real talk from the people who hire and coach

IAPP Women Leading Privacy Web Conference

Broadcast date: 11 June 2026

Time: 08:00–09:00 PDT, 11:00–12:00 EDT, 17:00–18:00 CEST

Whether you're pivoting into privacy from another field, trying to level up from a junior role, or wondering what hiring managers actually look for, this session is built for you. In this candid, audience-driven panel, we bring together privacy-focused career coaches and recruiters to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to launch and grow a career in privacy. From résumé strategy to salary negotiation to the credentials that matter most, this is the practical, unfiltered guidance the privacy community rarely gets in a single room.

Key takeaways:

• What actually gets you hired — Recruiters share what separates candidates who land privacy roles from those who don't, including the certifications, experience signals and soft skills they prioritize.

• How to build a career roadmap that works for you — Career coaches offer frameworks for identifying your privacy niche, setting realistic milestones and positioning yourself for advancement at every stage.

• How to navigate the hidden job market and advocate for yourself — From networking authentically in the privacy community to negotiating compensation with confidence, attendees will leave with concrete, actionable strategies.