Working at Cisco Systems in Boxborough, MA: 12 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Boxborough, MA Area

"It's a good company and there is always new things to learn."

"I have absolutely nothing to write. I am trying to apply for a job. Refrain from making this part of the process to apply. It's really unfair"

"I dont have anything to fill out here. It an ok company, nothing out the ordinary."

"I enjoyed my time at Cisco."

"I really enjoyed working at Cisco, but I wasn't there long enough to give it a good description."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"The community was really great and everyone was so friendly. I enjoyed what I did and I was very motivated to do my work."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I feel that they're looking for people who enjoy what they do. There's no real 'secret' to interviewing. Just be yourself and be someone who can work with people."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"They took away our free drinks in my second internship. There really was no reason to dislike Cisco."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None really. I felt the management within Cisco was very responsible and responsive. I liked working for them a lot."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"Most of the engineering staff is very experienced and are great people to work with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Focus on adaptability. Job responsibilities and organizational structure can change very quickly."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"As a satellite location (Boxborough, MA), there is often not a critical mass of people and resources to tackle and take ownership of major projects."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Recognize the strengths and contribution of individuals more than applying headcount resources to business needs."

"Used to be a great place, but now wants all kids and is removing the experience."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I did like the work, but over the last few years the company has been changing, and now it's just another big company to collect a check from."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't view Cisco as a career choice, as they do not want people to stay there forever anymore. When I first started, they always said that they wanted people to retire from Cisco, but now they are removing those longtime workers and replacing them with younger ones. The culture has changed a lot in the time I have been there. It's too bad, as it used to be a great place to work."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"As stated above, it has become just another big company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Go back to what the company was eight years ago."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I liked the new challenges, terrific projects, great team, and very reasonable and approachable managers."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I disliked nothing in particular."