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).
An initial online coding challenge (2 hours, Hackerrank), then an online interview discussing your answers to the coding challenge as well as your CV and some logic puzzles, multiple on-site interviews lasting about 5 hours with breaks in between
I applied through other source. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cisco
Interview
1- HR call to discuss the role and general information (salary, next interviews and overall process). They also ask basic networking concepts (VLAN, DHCP, STP)
2- Technical interview: PC A has no connectivity to Google, troubleshoot the network to find the issue. (Damaged cables, switch issues, VLANs, Trunk ports, ACLs, Router configuration)
3- Technical interview (harder): PC A has no connection to LAN or WAN. Test communication in LAN and verify Switch configuration (STP, VLAN access and trunk ports), DHCP troubleshooting, Router configuration, find Rougue DHCP.
4- Two more interviews to test your software skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How does router on a stick works?
How do you solve a VLAN mismatch?
How does STP works and how you can assure is configured?