Cisco recruiters

July 27, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

Leaving Fear Behind – A New Job at Cisco!

I’ve always been emotionally connected to the work I do because it changes people’s lives, which manifests into a deeper level of commitment and passion for my work.  Throughout my career, I struggled to find a company that was able to share those same sentiments….until now. With Cisco, I no longer…

January 21, 2016

LIFE AT CISCO

A Day in The Life of a Cisco Recruiter

I’m a Cisco recruiter. But I do more than that. We recruiters make dreams come true. As a military veteran, I can say that this, too, is more than just a job. Do we read a lot of resumes? Yes. We also help change the world. And we hire people who help change the world. There’s a lot of world-changin…

January 5, 2016

LIFE AT CISCO

5 Resume Resolutions for the New Year

It’s that time again – the advent of a new year. With that also comes New Year’s Resolutions (will we keep them this year?) and the obligatory New Year-themed blog post. Its time for people to think about how they want to improve their lives either personally or professionally. This time-honor…

December 3, 2015

LIFE AT CISCO

3 things your resume needs no matter where you are in the world

Have you ever wondered how much time does a recruiter spend reviewing your resume? Place your bets… three minutes? Two maybe? The actual time you have to make an impact is around 6 seconds (according to an eye-tracking quantitative study of recruiters by TheLadders, in 2012). Bang! 6 seconds for a q…

October 27, 2015

LIFE AT CISCO

5 Resume Do’s and Don’ts from Cisco Recruiters

Have you ever used the word “flibbertigibbet” on a resume? –You would be surprised with what resume faux pas come across a recruiter’s desk. Bad stories are often more memorable, but no one wants to be a part of those. Corporate recruiters are flooded with applications, so if you want yours to stand…