How have you worked to develop yourself professionally throughout your career?
Cisco knows that its employees' professional growth is vital to remaining at the forefront of their industry, which is why they offer employees various opportunities for continuous learning and professional advancement. Use this question as an opportunity to highlight the many ways that you have taken the initiative to continuously improve professionally. Highlight any continuing education you have completed, societies or groups you belong to, and publications you read regularly. All of these serve as great examples of your drive to grow professionally.
"I am a firm believer in being a lifelong learner in my work. As technology has changed over time, it is critical to keep myself up to date with the latest advancements within the IT space. I stay up to date on industry news through an annual subscription to (XYZ) publication. Also, I recently decided to join an online networking group within the industry to learn from my peers about challenges they've encountered and strategies they've developed to overcome them."
"I strive to be intentional with my career moves and progression and am happy with the path that my career has taken me. Both personally and professionally, I work to ensure that I make growth a priority and that my daily actions set me up to achieve the goals that I've set for myself. I especially enjoy conferences and in-person and virtual networking events, which allow me to learn from my peers and stay up-to-date on the latest industry happenings."
