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Cisco to lay off 6000 employees Just hanging onto your job? well, at sometime your tech, your loyalty and your position will be challenged in the market. Every 3 months evaluate your TechValue and keep it above your salary as much as you can. techworth.trueselfy.com The moment your TechWorth goes below 1, you are in DANGER. TrueSelfy TechWorth algorithm is the only one that will provide you a personalized value concerting all your expertise including soft skills, domain, experience, location, international exposure, scaling, data handling, management capabilties, team handling all into a single $ value. Average Joe will be laid off as he does not innovate. Highly paid Steve will also be laid off as he is unaffordable. Be in the IDEAL ZONE of TechWorth Don't compare salaries with your friends, neighbours, or colleagues. Each one brings different unique capabilities. https://lnkd.in/dghY-DpW

👀 Did you catch the news? Tech giant, Cisco Systems is bidding goodbye to more than 4,000 employees. This just goes on to show how volatile jobs in the tech industry can be! 💼 💡 However, the silver lining here seems to be that such moves are boosting profits and stock prices for these companies. 😮 Remember- 1⃣ Always keep your skills up-to-date 2⃣ Stay networked & connected 3⃣ Keep an eye out for new opportunities You've got this! Be adaptable and stay ahead of the curve. #Cisco #JobCuts #TechIndustry https://buff.ly/49AJwpd

There were two big career losses I thought I’d never recover from… 1️⃣ Being made redundant in 2005, the first 4 weeks post 🪓 was very lonely. At times it felt like people wouldn’t talk to me in case they caught a case of the redundancies 🦠 [I landed a role at Cisco in Nov 2005, and relaunched my career on a different pathway, which at the time I was ignorant to what was possible] 2️⃣ Not being taken seriously when putting 🖐️ up for leadership position inside Cisco. I have spoken about my own accountability on what I should have done differently. I was left feeling lost, that I’ll never be considered for leadership position (not just at Cisco, but anywhere) [I chose to leave Cisco and pursue new opportunities at Palo Alto Networks in the Cortex business. I approached it differently, my first 2 years was about not making same mistakes at Cisco. I was taken seriously for leadership positions, and eventually landed in the one I do now] - - - - I really feel for the people out there going through alot of doubt over their positions, or people that have been impacted. It’s distressing and painful. There will be times it feels you can’t come back from it. I am not going to say “don’t stress”. It is okay to feel it, if you don’t feel it and process it, you won’t learn from it and move forward with your next step. “Talk is a substitute for Action” - Peter Thiel - Leverage your network - Talk about it, you are not alone #growthmindset #career #personaldevelopment

A friendly reminder to Corporate GenXers: Don't get too comfortable Even when company performance looks strong, no one is safe. Just look at what’s happening at Cisco In 2024 alone, Cisco has laid off nearly 10,000 employees, including another 5,600 announced this week This comes despite a record-breaking $54 billion in revenue—the second-best year in the company’s history! Why? Because companies are highly prioritizing Profits over People (we should make that a #) Cisco’s reason? They’re betting big on AI and subscriptions. Yet, the people who helped drive that growth are paying the price This isn’t just a Cisco story. It’s happening across the board—Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and more Over 140,000 tech employees have been laid off this year alone. If you think you’re safe because your company’s financials are strong, think again Now is the time to develop a Plan B- Hope for the best but Plan for the worst Whether it’s consulting, fractional work, or building your own business, don’t wait until it’s too late Join The Escapee Collective (a Free Slack channel) to connect with others making the transition and start planning your next chapter before corporate quits on you Link: https://tr.ee/lCXJ-uGsiZ 

Cisco laid off 4000 people, Intel Corporation cut 15,000 jobs. Beyond the immediate human impact, these decisions represent a staggering loss of value—one that will reverberate for months, if not years. Wall Street is putting pressure on both companies to be more efficient, this is their reaction. But you have to ask - is there not a better way? - Are their not metrics beyond purely financial that show the value of an employee, team or department - What if you could measure these? - If you do have to cut roles, how do you know which roles, which people - Conversely, who is CRITICAL to org that can NOT be lost Thankfully ... there is a better way to identify employee value. And to show the true impact people make within the organization. There is a better way to manage your business, and it's our mission to help people make better decisions. Ping me if you'd like to learn more.

*What an incredible experience hosting the "Unlocking Cisco Live: Journey to Becoming a Speaker as Early in Career" session!* A huge thanks to our speakers, Rishabh Mahajan and Nikita Joshi, who shared their Cisco Live journeys and broke down the entire process—from crafting a strong abstract to taking the stage. Their insights were especially impactful for early-in-career professionals, offering a clear path to get involved in one of the most prestigious events in the tech world. The session was designed to help early-career folks: 1. Convert their ideas into a presentation-worthy submission 2. Understand the step-by-step process of applying to Cisco Live 3. Learn the essential elements of a successful application 4. Gain insider tips to stand out, even if you’re just starting your career 5. Build confidence to present at a major global stage like Cisco Live For those at the beginning of their professional journey, this session provided a unique opportunity to accelerate growth, build speaking skills, and increase visibility in the industry. Let’s continue to support each other as we take bold steps in our professional development! #CiscoLive #EarlyInCareer #ProfessionalDevelopment #PublicSpeaking #ETCCommunity #CareerGrowth #Emergingtalent #InclusiveFuture

Interesting that I haven't heard any response from the State of Arizona regarding the three job applications that I sent them for open IT positions. My guess is that their website is just like USAjobs.gov in that they get hundreds, if not thousands, of applications for a single job opening. Everyone wants a government job, don't they? Going back to my online IT course at the Cisco Networking Academy... #cisco #cisconetworking #cisconetworkingacademy

Hey LinkedIn fam! 👋 Excited to share my passion for Information Technology and Computer Networking! 🌐💻 As a BSc. IT student with a major in Computer Networking, I'm on a mission to become a Network Engineer. 💼✨ The dynamic world of tech has always fascinated me, and the prospect of creating seamless connections in the digital landscape drives my enthusiasm. But here's the deal – I know the real magic happens when theory meets practice. That's why I'm reaching out to the amazing professionals out there! 🤝 I'm eager to learn from YOUR experiences, insights, and lessons in the field. If you're a seasoned Network Engineer or IT enthusiast, I'd love to connect and soak in your wisdom. 🧠💡 Let's build a network that goes beyond cables and routers – a network of knowledge and collaboration. Drop a comment or connect if you're as passionate about IT and networking as I am! 🌐🔗 Let's inspire and learn together! 🚀 #ITJourney #Networking #TechEnthusiast #LearningTogether

Ever heard about the big tech players operating out of Poland? Let's uncover some tech giants and their Polish hubs! Google Microsoft IBM Cisco HP #recruitment #jobs #technology #techjobs #agencylife #recruitmentagency #poland #google #microsoft #ibm #cisco #hp