Life At Cisco

What do 25 recent college graduates and 18 preschoolers have in common? You might think, “Not a lot” – but you’d be wrong. We began this journey together: it was their first month of Pre-K, and it was our first job after graduation. We were all wide-eyed and full of hope for what was to come! Littl…

In my first few weeks at Cisco, I was already blown away by the many great initiatives and possibilities this company offered.  There was a fiscal year kick-off trip to Las Vegas, early in career networks to help motivate and inspire, and we were even able to exercise with Jessie Pavelka!  Amongst a…

One of the greatest things about working at Cisco is that you are encouraged to be true to yourself. If you are even relatively new to reading the stories on the Life at Cisco blog, you have likely already bumped into one or two of the stories that speak to this. I love this benefit, but also – I th…

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…

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…

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…

As a young teen, when my family moved to the United States from Thailand, I struggled to fit in.  The kids in high school shied away from me because I looked and sounded different.  The isolation I felt then is a feeling I never want anyone to experience.  As I learned to embrace my identity over th…

What are some “Nice to have” options for your work environment? A great office – perhaps, flexible hours and plenty of career opportunities. Now think of what is on your “Non-negotiable” list. For me, that’s a supporting manager, competitive benefits and making a difference. And I’m not the only on…

When you close your eyes and I say the word, “Cisco.” What comes to mind? For me, words like “boring” or “traditional” never come to mind. Cisco, for me, is a place where my opinion matters, where I can be myself, and where the people are at the heart of everything we do. As the Grand Prize Winner o…