Cisco Systems Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Overall, I think Cisco is a great place to work."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the open environment."

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

"I dislike the inter-group rivalry."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"They are very good for what they manufacture."

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

"Know their products well enough."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work."

"Working for Cisco Systems makes me very proud of myself, and makes me a valuable asset for any company."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the idea of what this company is all about."

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

"Prepare yourself very well and be at your best."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Know better what their engineers are designed for."

"It is a nice place to work."

"Getting lost in the crowd."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the ability to work from anywhere in the world with tools available."

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

"Know the company buzzwords before you talk to anyone. Embed those buzzwords within your resume, interview responses, and phone conversations. That is more important than what you know. If you want to work here, you need full flexibility to move to whatever location in the world the company wants you to go. Otherwise, this culture is not a good match for a long-term career."

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

"The company's size prevents agile attack of opportunities in every division. I dislike the level of travel required."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give individual divisions more autonomy, and replace about 25% - 40% of the self-service links for benefits and IT support with actual people who can be called."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I liked the huge talent pool; the people had great experience and knowledge in their expertise area."

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

"Be knowledgeable of the technical aspect of the open position."

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

"I disliked the difficulty getting around the campus."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They should work on making sure the subordinates understand their goals for the year, and help them work towards achieving that."

"Good experience overall; however, I am looking for more challenges."

"Great experience - too bad it was contract."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the technology and opportunity for growth, combined with good pay."

"Moves fast."

"It was an exciting position while I worked the most, and financially made the most."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"Everybody was accountable, and I could depend on Cisco employees."

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

"Make sure that you are the top 10% of your current company and show proof."

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

"They hire and fire people after three months."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Do not make Cisco products a commodity."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the travel to different locations."

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

"Be open-minded to learn new ideas."

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

"I am wanting to accept a permanent position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"When you have exceptional talent try not to lose them."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the income."

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

"I dislike getting laid off."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I had great managers who were laid off before me."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Quit getting rid of older workers, and quit sending jobs overseas."