I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Cisco (Phoenix, AZ) in Oct 2023
Interview
The interview process consisted of three rounds.
The first was an initial screening with a recruiter to discuss background, role alignment, and expectations.
The second round included two interviews: one with a Senior Marketing Manager focused on go-to-market strategy, positioning, and tools, and another with a Product Manager that centered on cross-functional collaboration and product understanding.
The final interview was with a Marketing Leader/Director and focused on strategic thinking, leadership alignment, and overall fit for the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through how you would you develop a go to market strategy for a cybersecurity product targeting a B2B audience.
Interview process went well, good questions were asked and I felt that the hiring managers wanted to get to know me. Overall good experience interviewing with the company. Ended up declining the offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you overcome a conflict with product management.
From my perspective, the Cisco interview process was comprehensive and well-structured. It began with an online application and a phone screen with a recruiter to discuss my background and fit for the role. This was followed by a technical screening through a video interview and an online coding assessment. The onsite interviews included a series of technical and behavioral interviews with multiple team members, involving in-depth technical questions, whiteboarding sessions, and problem-solving exercises, along with assessments of cultural fit.
The final stages involved an interview with the hiring manager to discuss my fit within the team and alignment with the role, followed by an HR interview covering compensation, benefits, and company policies. After successfully navigating these stages, I received an offer letter with details about the compensation package and job role, with the opportunity for negotiation. The process concluded with the onboarding phase, where I completed necessary paperwork and prepared for my first day at Cisco. Overall, the process was thorough and professional, providing a clear understanding of both technical and cultural expectations.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Cisco in Jun 2024
Interview
No project was required. Interviewed with the hiring manager and then did three hour-long interviews with members of the broader team. This ranged from other product marketing team members to product managers and TMEs.