Luke Gough

Welcome to The Career Compass, your go-to source for career advice, interview preparation, and tips on successfully navigating interviews. Recruitment Leader - Cybersecurity, Security Risk, GRC & AI

Cybersecurity

Dec 31, 2025

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9 min read

The Career Compass #63

How to Break Into Cybersecurity in 2026!

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

Dec 16, 2025

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8 min read

The Career Compass – Edition #63

Cutting Through the Noise: What Actually Matters in Cybersecurity in 2026

Luke Gough

Career Advice

Dec 10, 2025

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3 min read

I created a middle ground

A new way to plan your 2026 without the big commitment.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

Dec 2, 2025

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8 min read

The Career Compass #62

Growing your career with clarity, confidence and a smarter strategy

Luke Gough

Career Advice

Ready to make a career move before the end of the year?

Dec 2, 2025

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2 min read

Ready to make a career move before the end of the year?

Expert support for job seekers, career changers and ambitious professionals

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

Nov 25, 2025

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8 min read

Choosing the Right Cyber Path for 2026

Skills, insights, and real guidance from a recruiter who works with cyber every day

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

The Career Compass #60: Your Weekly Guide to Smarter Career Growth

Nov 18, 2025

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8 min read

The Career Compass #60: Your Weekly Guide to Smarter Career Growth

Practical steps, real insights and actionable career guidance for cyber-focused job seekers.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

The Career Compass #59: Blue Team vs Red Team 2025: Which Path Should You Choose?

Nov 11, 2025

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3 min read

The Career Compass #59: Blue Team vs Red Team 2025: Which Path Should You Choose?

The AI trends shaping the industry, your five-step cyber roadmap and a new mindset tip to reignite your career.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

Nov 4, 2025

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6 min read

The Career Compass #58: How to Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile and Stand Out in 2025

Build a LinkedIn profile that attracts recruiters, opens doors, and positions you for your next big career move. Plus the latest trends shaping cybersecurity and career growth.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

The Career Compass #57: Remote vs In-Office: Finding What Works Best for You.

Oct 28, 2025

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8 min read

The Career Compass #57: Remote vs In-Office: Finding What Works Best for You.

Balancing flexibility, focus, and your long-term career growth.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

Oct 21, 2025

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9 min read

The Career Compass #56: Free Cybersecurity Training, Cloud Outages & Career Insights You Can’t Miss

From mastering the basics with free cyber courses to understanding how ATS really works. This week is all about taking control of your career growth.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

Career Compass No #55: Position Yourself for the Role You Want

Oct 14, 2025

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7 min read

Career Compass No #55: Position Yourself for the Role You Want

A small shift in your resume headline can completely change how recruiters perceive you.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

The Career Compass #54: Cloud Security & Career Clarity

Oct 7, 2025

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8 min read

The Career Compass #54: Cloud Security & Career Clarity

How mastering cloud security can future-proof your cybersecurity career.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

Sep 30, 2025

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7 min read

The Career Compass #53: Building Your Cybersecurity Portfolio & Home Lab in 2025

Why hands-on proof and GRC knowledge set you apart in today’s hiring market.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

Sep 23, 2025

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7 min read

The Career Compass #52: Mentorship & Breaking Into Cybersecurity in 2025

Why guidance, networks, and role models are your fastest route into cyber.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

The Career Compass – Edition #51: The Biggest Mistakes People Make on LinkedIn (and How to Fix Them)

Sep 16, 2025

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9 min read

The Career Compass – Edition #51: The Biggest Mistakes People Make on LinkedIn (and How to Fix Them)

Why most job seekers get LinkedIn wrong — and how to turn it into your #1 career tool in 2025.

Luke Gough

Career Advice

New Website + Career Compass Method Coaching Programme

Sep 12, 2025

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4 min read

New Website + Career Compass Method Coaching Programme

Your 8-week transformation to clarity, confidence, and career success.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

The Career Compass #50: The Future of Work — How AI Is Changing Job Search in 2025

Sep 9, 2025

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9 min read

The Career Compass #50: The Future of Work — How AI Is Changing Job Search in 2025

Why the way we apply, interview, and get hired will never be the same.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

The Career Compass – Edition #49: How Gaining Career Clarity Transforms Your Job Search

Sep 2, 2025

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8 min read

The Career Compass – Edition #49: How Gaining Career Clarity Transforms Your Job Search

Why knowing your direction changes everything — from applications to interviews to long-term success.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

Aug 26, 2025

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7 min read

The Career Compass #48: The Cybersecurity Myth-Busting Issue

5 common misconceptions keeping people out of cyber — and the truths that will get you hired faster.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

Aug 20, 2025

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5 min read

Your First Cybersecurity Job: The Green Flags Hiring Managers Look For

From core technical skills to underrated soft skills, discover how to stand out and get hired faster.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

How to Reboot Your Career and Secure Your Next Big Move in 90 Days

Aug 12, 2025

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6 min read

How to Reboot Your Career and Secure Your Next Big Move in 90 Days

Your step-by-step plan to refresh your professional brand, attract opportunities, and take control of your career path

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

Aug 5, 2025

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7 min read

The Career Compass #45: Cybersecurity in 2025: Why AI Skills Are Your Career Superpower

Get ahead with certifications, hands-on projects, and in-demand expertise.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

The Career Compass #44: No Degree? No Problem. 6 Jobs That Launch Cyber Careers Fast

Jul 22, 2025

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6 min read

The Career Compass #44: No Degree? No Problem. 6 Jobs That Launch Cyber Careers Fast

Start in cybersecurity with zero experience and earn up to $55K—here’s how.

Luke Gough

Cybersecurity

The Career Compass #43: Zero to Cyber Hero: How to Start Your Security Career Today

Jul 15, 2025

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7 min read

The Career Compass #43: Zero to Cyber Hero: How to Start Your Security Career Today

Pen testing, resume secrets, top tools, and real talk with The BowTiedCyber.

Luke Gough