The hiring process at Cisco takes an average of 46 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for CSM had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Intern Field Sales roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 90 days).
Interview was easy. No technical questions. All situational. There were 2 rounds. First round was with direct reporting Manager and the second round with the Director. Overall a smooth experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you used out of the box thinking to solve problems?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco
Interview
1. Screening Interview with recruiter to ascertain fit and availability.
2. Chat with Senior Executive that works closely with hiring Executive.
3. Chat with hiring Executive, this is the final stage before the offer.
4. Offer
5. Acceptance
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (London, England) in Mar 2024
Interview
The interview went well with a very kind recruiter. Since the position is remote rather than onsite, the recruiter inquired about the possibility of transitioning to an onsite role in the future and whether I would be open to such a change.