Cisco Systems Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Cisco is a great company and has a great culture."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"They are a leader in their field. I like the superb management, open culture, and that they are some of the brightest people in the industry."

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

"You have to project your competence and skills, as Cisco has some of the brightest folks working there."

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

"They are too big and now losing focus and getting too bureaucratic."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Cut down the layers of management; take fast decisions and trust the long-timers."

"Great team dynamics. Most managers are fantastic, and there are great learning ops."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"They are an excellent company to work for. Youll work with the best and the brightest. The San Jose offices have the best synergy and consist of great team environments with little room for big egos or attitudes; RTP offices in North Carolina unfortunately dont share that same sense of camaraderie. Youll find that immediate management is well-engaged, approachable, and open-minded. However, a layer or two up and the directives can vastly differ."

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

"Do your homework. The interview process may differ from team to team, but the expectation is always high that the candidates they meet with will be extremely well versed in Cisco technologies."

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

"I dislike having no sick days. Any time out, sick is deducted from your vacation days."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The layers of mid to senior management have become too large and inefficient."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the great vision, great people to work with, and cutting edge technology."

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

"Have your concept in n/w technology very clear, and be relaxed."

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

"The company is too big to get visibility in groups, but it's no major thing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep it up. In spite of size, they are able to keep momentum."

"Great overall experience."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the flexibility, home office, travel, and the ability to get things done."

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

"Some job postings are long before the hiring begins. Have patience at best when you already have employment."

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

"Management did not interact with customers, but only in internal meetings, which loses touch."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get out to the field one week a month to solve problems."

"Very good."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"They are an equal opportunity employer with good insurance benefits, and a good team to work with."

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

"For new systems, it's better for new members. It's a good company"

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

"They are very possessive and don't want to go for advanced technologies or features available."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Frequent discussions with teams would clear the perspective of the employees."

"Open communications and initiative driven."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"Cisco provided a very open door policy, and was highly aggressive and rewarding."

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

"Always be open and show your capability. Present yourself as confident and smart."

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

"I disliked the long hours, and incapable managers who do not have the technical knowledge to manage engineers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"As managers, you should have at least minimum knowledge of what type of people you manage. You reward those with appreciation."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I can learn many business models from this company and in this team."

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

"It is a stable company but may not suit for people who are aggressive about their career."

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

"People in the company do not have a strong sense of ownership."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The management needs to have better planning and promote ownership."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"The CEO was excellent at communicating the vision of the company. Leadership was great."

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

"You must be a team player and have excellent technical skills and be able to demonstrate them on a whiteboard."

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

"The travel was very constraining - more than 80% on the road."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Continue to provide good communication with your employees and ensure an open door policy."

"Extremely high-call volume."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the engineers, and customers' comments regarding my support that I offer."

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

"You must understand the OSI layers and what the devices are designed to do."

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

"I'm not crazy about being micromanaged for every little thing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They need to have more one-on-one conversions with engineers."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like using very cutting edge tools, and the working environment is very nice."

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

"It is not a full-time position, and they won't have a full-time position in the future."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I work with a group of amazing people. There are fantastic growth opportunities."

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

"If you can, please be yourself. You should be positive and personal and be prepared."

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

"I really enjoy where I work. I have a great team and an amazing manager."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I have no suggestions for management. I enjoy what I do and whom I work with."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the work there and the people there. It is nice."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"It's a multinational company. People in there are nice and talented."

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

"Be more professional, well prepared, and don't lose your faith."

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

"I like it. I like my job. The only thing is they can't offer H1 visa."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Have more communication with your staff. Listen more to them."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I learned a lot of new technologies and got a lot of support from our project."

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

"This is one of the best companies in the world, and hard work and dedication is required for anyone who wants to succeed with this company."

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

"I liked everything about this company, but it was an internship so it ended once I graduated."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I want to thank the company and wish to request for the management to hire students who did internship with the company."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the solid financial performance, smart people, cool technology, best practices, and global perspective"

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

"Get to know the hiring manager. Cisco values people who have already successfully done what the role requires."

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

"They are slow to act and stretched too thin in too many areas. There is internal competition."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Break down communication barriers, create an environment of trust, and exploit internal talent better."