Emily Goodman Cyber Security Consultant at EY
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mily Goodman joined EY in Sydney as
and after a couple of years was fortunate enough
an executive assistant in Assurance in
to transition into the cyber team where I can now
January 2020, just three months before
achieve my purpose and make a difference.
Covid disrupted life for everybody, but she put lockdown to good use.
“I believe the relationships I have made in my current role contribute to making my experience really
“I decided to enrich my learning by enrolling into a
rewarding. I am part of two mentoring programs and
Master of Cybersecurity course with UNSW which I
they have been a positive experience. It is so valuable
am still studying part-time whilst working full time,”
to gain advice and guidance from experienced senior
she says. “Since pursuing my interest in cybersecurity
colleagues, to be comfortable to share thoughts
I have been able to transition into the cybersecurity
and sound out career goals with a trusted confidant.
team in the company, and I have not looked
Through building relationships I have been presented
back since!”
with opportunities that add value to my career and contribute to my personal growth.”
She is now a cybersecurity consultant in EY’s financial services arm and says she has found her calling: she
FACING IMPOSTER SYNDROME
had already gained a bachelor’s degree in commerce
Her transition into cybersecurity has not been without
with majors in accounting and marketing. “Before
its challenges. “Imposter syndrome can be common
finding my passion in cybersecurity, I felt at a loss as
and is something I have experienced, whether thinking
to where my career pathway was going,” she says.
I am not technical enough, not smart enough or not confident enough for a role in cyber,” she says.
“I completed my undergraduate degree in commerce
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and started working in a role I wasn’t particularly
“With advice from some of my mentors, I have
enjoying. I then joined EY as an executive assistant
realised the importance of embracing these feelings
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