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).
My technical internship experience was nothing short of transformative. Immersed in a dynamic environment, I had the privilege of applying my academic knowledge to real-world scenarios, thanks to the guidance of seasoned professionals.
After applying, I was invited to a 15-minute phone screen with HR but only after submitting detailed written responses to their "prescreen form." I actually withdrew from the interview process after the phone screen because the recruiter was so off-putting, leaving me with an icky feeling of being interrogated and disrespected. I felt compelled to leave this review because I noticed that a prior legal counsel interviewee also had a negative experience with a Cisco legal recruiter and I'm certain based on that review that it must be the same woman who interviewed me. I have interviewed with various companies large and small over the years and have NEVER experienced someone like this in HR... it's really shocking that a company like Cisco would have this. I strongly suggest someone at the company look into this further. I was a little on the fence about the position to be begin with because it would likely require a relocation, but it still says a lot that I withdrew my application because the recruiter gave me bad vibes about the company. Top candidates have choices about where to work and I know that I for one would be very hesitant about applying to Cisco again based on my experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you leave your last position?
What motivates you?
Why are you interested in Cisco?
What would you consider to be your areas of strength and what are some areas you'd like to improve?
The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cisco (London, England)
Interview
Two stage interview, stage 1 with the head of the team and another senior manager to check suitability for the role and experience. Stage 2 with with another member of the the team - to go over experience and why you want to work for the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work for cisco
What can you bring to the role