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Cisco Systems Overview
San Jose, CA
10000+ employees
1984
Company - Public (CSCO)
Computer Hardware & Software
$10+ billion (USD) per year
#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference.
Yes, our technology changes the way the world works, lives, plays and learns, but our edge comes from our people.
We connect ... Read more
Yes, our technology changes the way the world works, lives, plays and learns, but our edge comes from our people.
We connect ... Read more
Mission: Cisco wants you to bring your uniqueness, join teams to solve challenges, and work together to get results. Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco!
We connect people, process, data and things, and we use those connections to change our world for the ... Read more
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Cisco Systems – Why Work For Us?
We Are . . . Cisco!
#WeAreCisco, and we are (and are not!) a lot of things. Words are powerful, so here are the words that describe us best, as chosen by our employees!
Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco
Bring your unique self to work with great teams, and together as #WeAreCisco, imagine the possibilities!
Flexibility and Trust
We are transforming today's workplace and workforce with our culture of flexibility and trust.
Open Employee Communications
We engage in open and transparent communication with employees, fostering a timely, two-way flow of information.
Employee Development and Advancement
By enhancing our employees' skills, we are able to innovate more successfully.
Inclusion and Diversity
Our commitment to inclusion makes us a better company and a stronger global competitor.
Balancing Life, Promoting Wellness
We offer programs to promote wellness and help employees achieve life balance.
We connect everything - people, process, data and things. We innovate everywhere to create fresh ideas and possibilities. We make a meaningful difference that will benefit everyone - our people, our customers and the world around us.
We are hiring across nearly every organization at Cisco. No matter the team, you will work with colleagues who are smart, passionate, and diverse. Just like you. So only one question remains…Where do you want to make a difference?
Valued Uniqueness
Cisco employees come from different countries, backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, and abilities. Each of us has our own unique approach to life. Want to know where you fit in? - Visit us to learn more!
Cisco Systems Reviews
Cisco Systems14164Approve of CEO
Chuck Robbins
3,938 Ratings
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"Respectable company / middle management issues"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Cisco Systems full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Cisco is a very "people centric" company. They are very good about taking care of employees and open to working remotely. New leadership has brought fresh blood, evident by stock price.
Cons
Thick layers of existing middle management. I wish the annual layoffs would target this group more vs pushing out those from acquisitions. Room for growth is very, very difficult. Friends get the job, not competence. Back to my "thick layers..." statement.
Advice to Management
Chuck & team - doing great - keep it up.
For grades 12/13 who've been doing the same job for 5yrs, have them re-interview for their current jobs.Cisco Systems 2018-11-20 09:16 PST
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Cisco Systems Interviews
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Getting an Interview
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No OfferNegative ExperienceEasy InterviewCisco Systems 2017-04-14 13:36 PDTApplication
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Cisco Systems (San Jose, CA) in March 2017.
Interview
First round consisted of very standard interview questions, and meeting, via WebEx, with two members of the Community Relations team.
I would like to high-light that I felt like the interviewers didn't take the process seriously (or just didn't take me seriously as a candidate)--and I say this, because one of the interviewers had her boyfriend laying in the background during the WebEx interview. It was a bit strange, uncomfortable and, personally, I think it high-lighted a lack of professionalism. Ultimately, I didn't get the job--but after the interview experience, I knew this wasn't a team I would be interested in joining.Interview Questions
- How do you feel your skill-sets align with the position? Have you worked on projects where you had to coordinate with multiple departments?
The questions were easy and standard...nothing surprising. 1 Answer
- How do you feel your skill-sets align with the position? Have you worked on projects where you had to coordinate with multiple departments?
Cisco Systems Awards & Accolades
- Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For - Legends (20 Years in a Row!), Fortune, 2017
- World's Best Workplaces, Fortune and Great Place to Work, 2018
- LinkedIn Top Companies 2017, LinkedIn Top Companies, 2017
- Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality, Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Corporate Equality Index, 2018
- Best Workplaces for Giving Back 2018, Fortune, 2018
Pledges & Certifications
Veteran Hiring Commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Pay Equality Pledge
Committed to paying equitably for equal work & experience
Tech Hiring Commitment
Helping to train, hire and promote more technology workers
Career Advancement Program
Helping employees "upskill" into higher-paying positions
Social Responsibility Pledge
Formal programs or foundation to give back to communities
Diversity Commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
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