Good Opportunities, Low Pay
Good Opportunities, Low Pay
Telecommunications interest, lots of opportunities. Big company, so lots of business units if you don't fit well in just one. Communication from the top is transparent. The workplace is well managed. There is respect for work, though it could be better. The future looks good as the world's dependency on the internet grows.
Not a great salary, stocks are stuck for the long term. One or other excuse for cutting bonuses, raises, etc. There is no guaranteed annual raise. Cisco is always trying to cut corners so they don't have to pay the rank and file well. So compensation-wise, it's just average.
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I completed two phone interviews. They asked basic questions, and nothing was too difficult. The interview mostly focused on past experience. It seemed a little impersonal, almost as if they were reading from a script.
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An OA (Online Assessment) is auto-generated just after application. Then, based on performance on the OA, you get a reach-out. These are followed by rounds such as technical, behavioral, and screening rounds. The screening is followed by technical ro
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tl;dr: Some of their offices have recently been renovated and may not have snacks readily available. Bring your own if you tend to get hungry easily during interviews. I had two phone calls before the onsite visit: the first with the recruiter and t
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San Jose, California, United StatesDecember 5, 2024I completed two phone interviews. They asked basic questions, and nothing was too difficult. The interview mostly focused on past experience. It seemed a little impersonal, almost as if they were reading from a script.
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San Jose, California, United StatesJuly 1, 2025An OA (Online Assessment) is auto-generated just after application. Then, based on performance on the OA, you get a reach-out. These are followed by rounds such as technical, behavioral, and screening rounds. The screening is followed by technical ro
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San Jose, California, United StatesOctober 1, 2016tl;dr: Some of their offices have recently been renovated and may not have snacks readily available. Bring your own if you tend to get hungry easily during interviews. I had two phone calls before the onsite visit: the first with the recruiter and t
