Switching back to product management
For someone who used to work in product management but switched to product marketing for the last 8 years, why is it so difficult to get back into product management at Cisco?
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Cisco Director of Product Management • 1y
While I do not have context to answer what hurdles you are encountering in your interviews for the role, here are some aspects to consider that might help you:8 years is ...
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Ignition SVP, Product | Formerly Cornerstone OnDemand, Groundswell, Skilljar, Gainsight • 1y
While I am not familiar with Cisco in particular, I would say that my biggest concern as a hiring manager for someone that hasn't recently worked in the Product Managemen...
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Semarchy Chief Product Officer | Formerly Flexera, Snow Software, SolarWinds, AT&T, Microsoft • 1y
As one who has switched back and forth between product management and product marketing, I thank you for your question! The first question I would ask you is why you wish...
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