A large academic medical center was interviewing candidates for the position of marketing director. One interviewee was a vice president of marketing for a large consumer food product firm. During the interview, the interviewee was asked what skills he had for the position. He responded, “I’ve sold products all my life and have been successful. Marketing a food product is no different than marketing a hotel, airline, or hospital.
Do you think with his successful knowledge of marketing and his skill set he can switch industries and learn a new product line?