📗 You’re Gonna Be Popular: Why They’re Getting a Callback and You’re Not

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Presented at BSides SF 2026 by

Clea Ostendorf

Ruby Murphy

Glinda makes Elphaba ‘popular,’ but in security hiring, it’s not about pink or wands. This talk reveals how recruiters & hiring managers really think—and how engineers can position authentically. With stories & tips from both sides, we’ll show you how to truly ‘defy gravity’ in outreach.