Connected Black Professionals

Discovering My True Value: My Journey to a Fulfilling Career at Cisco

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Discovering My True Value: My Journey to a Fulfilling Career at Cisco

I didn’t know much about Cisco initially, but I did know that the culture and work-life balance I experienced for the past five years was far from ideal. It was common for me to work 12–14-hour days as an order creator and order manager in telecommunications. Exceeding expectations typically resulted in a simple thank you and even more work. Despite my passion for the job and maintaining a positive mental attitude, I realized that my…

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Celebrating Creativity and Authenticity: Cisconians' Talents and Careers Shine

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Celebrating Creativity and Authenticity: Cisconians' Talents and Careers Shine

Last month, the Connected Black Professionals Inclusive Community shone the spotlight on talented members at events highlighting Black creativity in celebration of African Americans in the Arts — this year’s Black History Month theme. Hear what it means for these Cisconians who performed at CBP events to bring their passions to work and show up as their authentic selves every day. Jamari Cortez, Customer Project Manager I officially began my DJ career a few months…

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