I don't really think there are any downsides, especially in comparison to other large tech companies.
My advice to management is just to keep doing what you're doing. You're making Cisco a great place to work!
The interview was not intimidating at all, only two rounds; it felt very informal. The calls were with the lead software engineer and the first-level manager. Was on the phone both times; used a camera for webchat.
At the university career fair, the recruiter asked about some projects on my resume and inquired what language I use most. They also asked questions related to operating systems. The recruiter also introduced their daily work and discussed their rec
There were two coding rounds and one technical round; overall, a pleasant experience. There was a long time between application submission and when the interviewing process began, but the interviewing process was completed in a few weeks.
The interview was not intimidating at all, only two rounds; it felt very informal. The calls were with the lead software engineer and the first-level manager. Was on the phone both times; used a camera for webchat.
At the university career fair, the recruiter asked about some projects on my resume and inquired what language I use most. They also asked questions related to operating systems. The recruiter also introduced their daily work and discussed their rec
There were two coding rounds and one technical round; overall, a pleasant experience. There was a long time between application submission and when the interviewing process began, but the interviewing process was completed in a few weeks.