I applied online. I interviewed at Cisco (San Jose, CA) in Jun 2016
Interview
I was probably underqualified for this job so I'm not surprised that I didn't get it; I was surprised that they proceeded to the interview nonetheless. In the end, I was hoping that they'd keep me in mind for a more appropriate position, but so far I have not heard anything.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked several different times about my ability to work with people of different cultures; enough so that I suspected they'd been through difficulties in that group with racism or xenophobes etc. and wanted to avoid a repeat.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Santa Clara, CA) in Jul 2016
Interview
Phone interview with recruiter, one on one in person, interview with team members. Lot's of focus on my personal development of process, of functions within my current role, my approach to the job in my current position, questions about my goals for the opportunity and what I seek to achieve in my next role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a process within my role I learned or developed at my previous job which I feel is valuable enough to take with me to my future position.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (San Jose, CA) in May 2012
Interview
multiple rounds of interview, but generally very friendly people, asked some tough questions on both technical issues and past experience. Overall, they are not very difficult interviews, they are looking more for a personality fit
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself? Why do you want to work for the company?