Interdisciplinary Skills 493
Professor Andrews
Name: Lexi Bowman
Major: Cybercrime
Reflect on your top skills
After reading the recent articles on hard and soft skills, what do you think are your top three marketable hard and soft skills? (Please note that these do not have to be from real life work experience, they can be transferable skills from school, internships, etc.)
| Hard Skills(i.e. proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python; Microsoft Excel; Spanish) | Soft Skills(i.e. communication, leadership, organization) |
| Python | Leadership |
| Photoshop | Creative |
| Proficient in Windows, Mac, and Linux | Time Management |
Research a job advertisement in your desired career field
Link to the job ad you have selected: https://inspectorsgeneral.org/job/wmata-office-of-inspector-general-washington-dc-11162-digital-forensic-examiner/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
Name of Company: Association of Inspectors General
Job Title: Digital Forensic Examiner
| What is the company’s mission and/or values? |
| The Association of Inspectors General works to keep the government honest and accountable through independent oversight. Its mission is to support inspectors general by setting quality standards, offering training and certifications, and helping government agencies fight waste, fraud, and abuse. Key values, including accountability, ethics, professionalism, transparency, public service, and teamwork, guide them. The Association also provides networking opportunities, research, and education to help inspectors general do their jobs better. |
| What are some of the benefits that this company provides (i.e. telework, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, etc.) |
| This ad doesnt specifically mention any benefits but because this is a government agency I would suspect it likely comes with benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and training opportunities. More details would probably be shared during the interview. |
| Based on the job ad, what are the top hard skills required by the job? |
| This job requires skills in digital forensics, such as copying and analyzing data from computers and mobile devices. It also involves data mining and looking for patterns in large amounts of information. The role requires knowledge of IT systems, cybersecurity investigations, and risk assessment. Experience using forensic software and hardware is important, along with handling incident reports and managing case files. |
| Based on the job ad, what are the top soft skills required by the job? (these could be implicitly or explicitly stated) |
| The job requires good problem-solving skills to analyze data and find signs of fraud. Attention to detail is important to keep systems secure and organized. Since the role involves working with different teams, teamwork and communication skills are key. The person in this job also needs to be flexible and able to handle complex IT issues. Lastly, they must be responsible and follow ethical guidelines to ensure security and safety. |
| Why would you be a good fit for this job? |
| I believe I would be a good fit for this job because I understand the skills that are required as well and my yearning for continuous learning would benefit this field vastly. |
| What is something you could do to increase your chances of being selected for this job? |
| To increase my chances of getting this job, I can earn a digital forensics certification like CFCE, GCFA, or EnCE to stand out. I will also gain hands-on experience with forensic tools like FTK Imager or Autopsy through school, internships, or personal projects. Taking extra courses in network security, forensic analysis, or incident response will help strengthen my knowledge. Since communication and teamwork are important, I will practice explaining forensic findings clearly. Lastly, I will update my resume and cover letter to highlight my coursework, projects, and any experience related to digital forensics. |
