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Opinion

November 12, 2024

Should you take a more junior title at a better company?

Sequoia's VP of talent Zoe Hewitt on whether it's worth dropping down in seniority in order to join a breakout startup

Zoe Hewitt

4 min read

I’ve been offered a more junior role at a top-tier scaleup company that is performing well, but I’m already at a higher title elsewhere. My goal is to become a C-level executive eventually. Should I take a step back in title for the chance to join a better company?”

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Zoe Hewitt

Zoe Hewitt is VP of talent at Sequoia.

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