Big company with a proper workload.
Too much politics and relationship issues. Layoffs every half a year.
Cisco cannot keep its talent. It has recently laid off many senior and experienced professionals and is hiring inexperienced engineers to cut costs. Where do those experienced professionals go? FAANG. These young and smart engineers will only stay at Cisco for a couple of years before leaving for FAANG as well. Upper management needs to consider the reasons why.
The interview process was well streamlined. It included: * One interview with human resources * Four tech interviews with four distinct people in the team I would have worked in * One interview with the hiring manager
Some technical questions, some about previous experience, and what type of job I was looking for.
Good. Technical and soft skills both are tested. Technical involves knowledge of algorithms, data structures, as well as hands-on coding tests. Management round was also there, which tests interpersonal skills as well.
The interview process was well streamlined. It included: * One interview with human resources * Four tech interviews with four distinct people in the team I would have worked in * One interview with the hiring manager
Some technical questions, some about previous experience, and what type of job I was looking for.
Good. Technical and soft skills both are tested. Technical involves knowledge of algorithms, data structures, as well as hands-on coding tests. Management round was also there, which tests interpersonal skills as well.