Can I get a job after completing cyber security training without experience?

I’ve been digging into a bunch of cyber security training programs lately especially the ones that promise job placement and I’m a bit stuck on one thing. Is it actually realistic to get hired without any prior IT experience?

Every time I browse job listings, even the “entry-level” ones seem to ask for some kind of experience, which honestly throws me off a bit. Makes me wonder what “entry-level” even means in this field.

If you’ve gone down this path already, did the training actually help you land that first role? I’m trying to figure out what really matters more in the real world certifications, hands-on labs, projects, or something else entirely. Like, if you don’t have a work history in IT, what actually makes recruiters take you seriously?

Also curious… do companies genuinely consider people straight out of these training programs, or is that mostly just marketing talk?

Would really appreciate hearing how it worked out for others before I go all in on this.