Career Advice
Phil’s Food for Thought – Career Development
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I’ve never had the intention to join the technology industry, in fact, I had never even heard of Cisco up until a couple of months before I joined the company, and now it’s been 27 years since I first started! In the multiple career development sessions that I have been a part of at Cisco, there were some recurrent questions and themes addressed, this is how I would summarise them.
Innovation + impact = A rewarding career in security
2 min read
This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn from Brand Leader Cecilia Correa about what makes working in security meaningful and impactful.
How to Find a Career You Love
2 min read
Senior Director of Security Brand Marketing Cecilia Correa has built a career she loves. Learn how to follow your passions to find a career you love.
Top 10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Cybersecurity Internship
4 min read
By building relationships and communicating effectively, security interns at Cisco share how interns can develop career skills, networks and goals.
How to Get a Tech Internship in 5 Steps
2 min read
Here are the top tips for landing a tech internship directly from interns working in tech. Learn how to hone your passion, prepare your skills, and network.
Paying it forward with sponsorship
5 min read
Humans are social creatures – no question about it. We usually need other people to feel happy, safe, and connected. However, on top of playing an important role satisfying our basic needs, relationships are also critical for our career growth. These relationships can take different forms – join me, as I explore some of them with Sayed Hashish, Katharina Vaeth, and Ralf Schmidt.
Building Connectivity and Community as a Black Leader in Tech
7 min read
As Louis Ceaser IV celebrates 10 years at Cisco, he shares what lights him up in advocating for customers and in contributing to his community.
5 Uncommon Tips for IT Career Success
5 min read
Jason Belk, Sr. Technical Advocate, shares uncommon tips to help you excel and succeed in IT based on his personal career journey.
Thriving as a Writer: Reflections on a Non-technical Job in Tech
4 min read
Discover how to maximize creativity, connection and growth in a non-technical tech job from a writer celebrating her first year working at Cisco.
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