My first real job
My first real job
I knew it wasn't the right place for me within three months, but I lasted three years.
It's basically a typical big company with the advantages and drawbacks you'd expect.
There isn't really a clear path up the corporate ladder beyond director. Most of the management seemed to be from another company. It's usually ranked as a good place to work, but I always felt like they went through the motions on the criteria and didn't actually care.
Seriously look at pay; be honest about layoffs; develop a clear vision for the company. No, not that BS you put on cards--something more tangible.
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I applied for this job through Cisco's external website. As a former Cisco employee, I found it easy to get phone screens, interviews, and job offers with multiple groups. When I showed up at the interview, it was almost as if they had already deci
Software Engineer IV
The interview was straightforward. I spoke with all the members of the team. They reviewed me on different aspects of my experience: * Technical knowledge * Domain expertise * Problem-solving and people handling. As a lead role, the company is loo
Software Engineer IV
The interview process involves: * Two telephone rounds * Three face-to-face interviews followed by meetings with Senior Management and HR. The face-to-face interview includes coding on the board, explaining design patterns, and problem-solving.
Software Engineer IV
San Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 1, 2012I applied for this job through Cisco's external website. As a former Cisco employee, I found it easy to get phone screens, interviews, and job offers with multiple groups. When I showed up at the interview, it was almost as if they had already deci
Software Engineer IV
San Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 1, 2015The interview was straightforward. I spoke with all the members of the team. They reviewed me on different aspects of my experience: * Technical knowledge * Domain expertise * Problem-solving and people handling. As a lead role, the company is loo
Software Engineer IV
San Jose, California, United StatesMarch 1, 2012The interview process involves: * Two telephone rounds * Three face-to-face interviews followed by meetings with Senior Management and HR. The face-to-face interview includes coding on the board, explaining design patterns, and problem-solving.
