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Project Manager at Cisco Systems
No Offer – Interviewed in San Jose, CA – Reviewed May 2, 2013
Interview Details – Its st. forward you get call for scheduling an interview and then two rounds of telephonic interview and then onsite interview for complete day. Post that HR will call and discuss about the compensation.
Interview Question – real time scenarios and how did you overcome the difficult situation. Answer Question
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Project Manager at Cisco Systems
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Jose, CA Jun 2009 – Reviewed Mar 21, 2013
Interview Details – Very quick. The hiring manager was out of state. We spoke about 1.5 hrs. I spoke with 2 additional team members. Met the director who was local. There after I was given an offer
Interview Question – How do you manage being over budget on a project View Answer
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Project Manager at Cisco Systems
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Research Triangle Park, NC Dec 2011 – Reviewed Nov 2, 2012
Interview Details – I had two rounds of phone interviews followed by a multi-stage in-person interview session. The phone interviews were standard stuff. The in person interviews were well thought out and definitely more than a formality - some interviewers were fairly challenging. Overall the people were great and the impression I got was that Cisco is a vibrant, churning environment where an industrious and enterprising person can find a rewarding niche to shine in.
Interview Question – What makes you think you' would be satisfied working for Cisco? View Answer
Reason for Declining – I had another offer that I preferred.
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Project Manager at Cisco Systems
No Offer – Interviewed in San Jose, CA Aug 2012 – Reviewed Aug 26, 2012
Interview Details – Phone Interview requested by recruiter., then face to face after passing initial phone screen.
Interview Question – Asked if I had pre-sales or channel partner experience and responded that I didnt. However, my experience in working with Bus Dev Managers would be helpful in getting up to speed with their product offerings. Answer Question
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Project Manager at Cisco Systems
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Jose, CA Jun 2012 – Reviewed Jun 28, 2012
Interview Details – Initially contacted by recruiter, who performed the first phone screening, followed by a phone screening from someone at Cisco, followed by a third phone screening by the hiring manager. I was then asked to come on site for face to face interviews, which consisted of a panel interview of three engineers, then a 1:1 with the hiring manager. No behavioral questions like some interviewers mention, but definitely a lot of questions to see how well I would fit in at Cisco.
Interview Question – What is your understanding of the Cloud? Answer Question
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Project Manager at Cisco Systems
No Offer – Interviewed in Raleigh, NC Feb 2012 – Reviewed Jun 12, 2012
Interview Details – Applied online. Received notice from HR resume would be sent to hiring manager. HR contacted me by email stating I had been selected for an interview. Interview lasted thirty minutes (slightly more as hiring manager advised he had more time). I was advised that the hiring process could involve at minimum five more interviews.
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- Why do you want to work at Cisco? Answer Question
- Do you have any further questions? Answer Question
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Project Manager at Cisco Systems
No Offer – Interviewed in San Jose, CA Dec 2011 – Reviewed Jan 10, 2012
Interview Details – Recruiter arranged telephonic interview, Manager asked about pm experience, PM concepts, real life situations.
Interview Question – As a PMP what do you bring to the table if we hire you ? Answer Question
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Project Manager at Cisco Systems
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Jose, CA May 2011 – Reviewed Nov 1, 2011
Interview Details – Very professional interview. The questions asked were straightforward and a decision was made very quickly. Since Cisco needed this position pretty badly, they introduced me to the platform and that was that.
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- What is your biggest strength and biggest weakness? Answer Question
- Describe your experience with social media. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Not really. Tips? See if you can negotiate with the recruiter.
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Project Manager at Cisco Systems
No Offer – Interviewed in San Jose, CA Apr 2010 – Reviewed Jul 27, 2010
Interview Details –
The recruiter called me for a position that was very detailed that needed a finance person with marketing skills. I did have some of the skill sets. Finally, after 2 weeks, she got the manager to talk to me via the phone.
I was called in for a group interview and meet with different folks face-to-face. However, the hiring mgr did not show up. Heard that there were many candidates for the position and he did not have the time. I felt deflated. Did not hear back for 2 weeks after that, not until I requested feedback. The position had been filled.
Interview Question – Technical question from the IT person View Answer
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Project Manager at Cisco Systems
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 13, 2013
Interview Details – Usually 2-3 people talk to you
Interview Question – No silly questions like 'how many golf balls would fit into a school bus?'. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – quick
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