Cisco is a company that is leading the way for the next generation of communications. They have an excellent executive team that communicates a consistent vision down the reporting chain. During the current struggles, they are adapting, finding ways to reduce expenses without layoffs. While there is some job loss at Cisco, I feel it is not as great as at other companies.
Cisco also believes in a comprehensive compensation package, constantly checking the industry to ensure fair compensation.
During the downturn, decisions about letting folks go were not always based on performance, but geography. If at a remote CONUS site, I feel you were more exposed than if you worked in SJC.
Continue to invest in new technologies and expanding your product portfolio.
Ensure that remote CONUS employees feel connected by maximizing communications.
I was an on-campus hire. The university announced its placement dates and invited companies to recruit its graduates. Cisco showed interest and successfully managed to secure one of the slotted and prioritized placement days. All people who had shown
The first round was an online test comprising aptitude and questions on general electronics. This was followed by two technical rounds on digital VLSI and digital design. The last round was an HR round.
3-4 interviews, with technical questions focused on your job. Mostly on electronic design fundamentals. Queries about past projects worked on. Why are you interested in Cisco? What do you want to be in 5 years?
I was an on-campus hire. The university announced its placement dates and invited companies to recruit its graduates. Cisco showed interest and successfully managed to secure one of the slotted and prioritized placement days. All people who had shown
The first round was an online test comprising aptitude and questions on general electronics. This was followed by two technical rounds on digital VLSI and digital design. The last round was an HR round.
3-4 interviews, with technical questions focused on your job. Mostly on electronic design fundamentals. Queries about past projects worked on. Why are you interested in Cisco? What do you want to be in 5 years?