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How I Landed an Internship at Cisco (Hint: It’s because of @WeAreCisco!)
This post was written by Cisco Sales Intern Mabel Liang. Give anyone in Gen Z some time and a computer, and we can “Google” our way to being experts in anything. That is exactly what I did prior to my interviews for my current role as a Global Strategy, Planning, and Operations summer intern at Cis…
Standing Out at Cisco
This post was written by Cisco Intern, Leigh Causey. From an early age, I have always loved expressing myself. At my very first job in retail at the age of 15, I developed a love for vibrant hair colors. Colorful hair lets me express who I am without using words: which is bright, colorful, and eve…
5 things This Cisco Intern Learned in 5 Weeks
Thist post was written by Cisco Sales intern Anna Xu. As a first-year college student studying Computer Science, life and internships have two very particular things in common for me – I didn’t know what to expect from either of them. I was, however, drawn to apply for my first Cisco internship as…
Company Culture Matters for this Cisco Intern
This blog post was written by Cisco Security intern Andrea Youwakim. During previous internships, I felt like a small cog in a big machine – constantly surrounded by people unaffected by the importance of all my cool projects. I existed as an unknown contributor on my team. So, when looking for a…
Cisco Intern to Full-Time: What I Wish I Knew Then
When starting any new job (but especially a new internship) there are non-stop questions flying through your mind. What’s it like to be a Cisco Intern? What should I look forward to or prepare for? What’s the best part of interning at Cisco? It would be awesome to get a little advice bef…
6 Reasons for Doing an Internship at Cisco
Blog post written by Cisco intern Riley Nickels. Even during the last week of my internship, the idea of being at Cisco still excites me! Sure, I’m well settled into my daily role and the company’s culture – with the offices now feeling like a second home. So why the continued excitement – even as w…
Got a Cisco Intern Interview? Here’s How to Nail It!
This post was authored by Cisco Intern Giacomo Persaresi. After preparing your resume and ensuring you put your best foot forward, there may be nothing more nerve wracking than clicking the “send” button on your application and…waiting. Well, until you hear back, of course, and learn you’ve landed a…
From Reading About Life At Cisco, To Living It!
This post was written by Cisco Intern Michele Day before she completed her internship with us and returned back to school for the fall semester. *** Even before my very first day at Cisco, I knew this was the place for me. How? I was hooked on reading THIS Life at Cisco BLOG! Throughout the recrui…
8 Reasons to Intern at Cisco – While Still in High School!
The Cisco interns are back at school now, but they shared their story with us after their experience. This post is compiled from Needhi Parekh, Tanishq Sandhu, Nabid Farvez, Shruthi Santhanam, Jamil Kassam, and Joseph Lee. Thank you for sharing your Cisco High story with us! The Lawrencevil…
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