Systems Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Cisco with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Poland, ME) in Sept 2023
Interview
The interview process typically consists of several stages, depending on the company and role. Here’s a general breakdown:
Application & Screening – The company reviews your application, resume, and cover letter to determine if you meet the basic qualifications.
Phone or Video Interview – An initial conversation (often with HR or a recruiter) to discuss your experience, skills, and interest in the role.
Technical/Skills Assessment (if applicable) – Some positions may require a test or project to assess your technical skills or problem-solving abilities.
First-Round Interview – This is usually with a hiring manager or team member to dive deeper into your background, experience, and suitability for the role.
Final Interview(s) – Often with senior leadership, team members, or a panel to evaluate your fit within the company culture and alignment with company goals.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Cisco (Tel Aviv-Yafo) in Jun 2022
Interview
In the first stage have a technical questions with the team and team-leader
and than if you pass it, you have a manager interview with questions about you with more focus on characterization and personal questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the command in CISCO cli to drop packets from specific source?
I applied online. I interviewed at Cisco in Jan 2022
Interview
It was 3 rounds. One with hiring manager. Other 2 with colleagues from same team and then hr screening. Initial recruiter round to screen you. Overall good experience if you can answer basics.