Cisco Employees
Two Cisco Technical Writers #SaveGracie
Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans. – John Lennon Giving back to the community is an important part of Cisco culture, and Cisco encourages volunteerism. They make it pretty easy, too, by planning volunteer opportunities–such as the company-wide event, Day2Give–and…
Going Back to Summer Camp as a Cisco Employee – GenCyber Camp That Is
An issue I can relate to – the lack of women in cybersecurity. While women represented 25% of computing professionals in 2015, they only represented 10% of the information security professions. Cisco gives us time to volunteer to make a difference in the world where we have a personal stake. I put m…
When I Grow Up I Want To Work At Cisco
“When I grow up, I’m going to work at Cisco!” That’s what my 5-year-old daughter said after visiting our Cisco campus in Raleigh, NC (RTP). Now, that’s a proud parent moment and proud Cisco employee moment all rolled into one! Maybe it was the free cake or cozy chairs she sat in while at the office,…
My First Week at Cisco
New challenges lead to the greatest rewards. That’s why, when I left a comfy job I had for many years, it wasn’t easy, but I jumped at the opportunity. Because working at Cisco has been a goal for me. The first week at any new job is an adventure (I’m a Territory Business Manager for Northeast Terri…
Bring You Together Cisco, Tater Tots Will
You know you’re having a good day at Cisco when you win a Star Wars medal. For eating tater tots. I am a security researcher in the Cisco Austin office, where our civic council often plans fun site-wide events including a “May the Fourth Be With You” party, “Bike to Work” day, and volunteer activiti…
Being a Cisco Pet Is a “Ruff” Life, But It’s Also “Purrfect”
A day in the life of a Cisco pet consists of making cameo appearances on Webex calls with your human’s coworkers, either by vocalizing your opinions in the background or showing your furry face on camera. Getting extra belly rubs during official office “dog days” if you’re a dog, or if you’re a cat,…
10 Career Tips from Moms (of Cisco Employees!)
My mom says that being a mom is the hardest job you’ll ever have. But it’s also rewarding when you see your “baby” all grown up and making their way in the world. Now that I look back (and forward) at my career, I can see the impact my mom had on my professional life. She was a fourth-grade teacher,…
Get Your Chuck Facts From This Cisco Employee
Chuck Norris. Chuck Robbins. Same difference. Or so thinks super-social Cisconian Rodney Heron. An Account Executive in Commercial Sales in Victoria (Australia), Rodney has been at Cisco for over 10 years. Rodney kind of likes the “Facts of Chuck Norris” books – he has all three. So when now-C…
Employee’s Stuffed Koala Becomes Unofficial Cisco Mascot
If you follow along with WeAreCisco in social media, you’ll find a lot of great employee photos. The recent #LoveWhereYouWork contest was proof of that. But you might have seen a few of one Cisco badge-wearer that looks a little different. He’s shorter. Much furrier. Doesn’t talk much. He doesn’t ha…
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