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Good name on the resume, and that's it. Do not join if you want to learn something useful or are looking for career growth

Software Engineer II
Current Employee
Has worked at Cisco for less than 1 year
March 31, 2009
San Jose, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • flexible work hours
  • longer release cycles
  • ability to work from home
  • Cisco name on your resume
Cons
  • No transparency from upper management.
  • No career or professional growth.
  • You will learn skills which will be useless outside.
  • They will hire you at a decent pay but no promotions or salary increases.
  • You can only grow if you know someone within the company.
  • Very bad politics.
Advice to Management

They should review the performance of lower-level managers.

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