#IChoseCisco

February 2, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

Why I Would Choose Cisco Over and Over Again

Have you ever felt a bit like you’re living the same day over and over again? I used to. Those were the days where my alarm clock would scream promptly at 6AM, my eyes would barely open as I’d smack one of my favorite songs back into sleep mode. Eventually, I’d roll out of bed – now rushed because f…

July 19, 2016

LIFE AT CISCO

4 Reasons Why Canada Interns Chose Cisco

Everyone has an #IChoseCisco moment – the one where you knew, “This company is speaking my language!” It’s exciting when you find a place to call your own, where you feel like you belong and are accepted while you’re being challenged to take the next steps in your caree…

June 27, 2016

LIFE AT CISCO

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…

June 1, 2016

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Tell Me Again, Why Cisco?

As an Intern Experience Leader (a fancy way of saying I mentor interns at Cisco) I get asked a lot of questions. At a recent intern event, I got asked this very specific question. “Why Cisco? Why here over the other tech giants?” It’s not the first time this question has come up. And my standard ela…

October 15, 2015

LIFE AT CISCO

Cisco Mentors Fuel the Future of New Hires

Before becoming CEO of Cisco, Chuck Robbins was Head of Sales. Even then he saw employees as the key to Cisco’s success, and met a few new hires at a Women of Impact Event. These women expressed some concerns about their futures at Cisco, and he jumped in to help, by asking for some leaders in the c…

October 13, 2015

LIFE AT CISCO

Why is Cisco One of the Most inDEMAND Employers?

You like us! You really, really like us! Cisco has been named one of LinkedIn’s Most inDEMAND Employers in North America for 2015. And while Cisco’s no stranger to the global list, this is our first time on the North America list (the most competitive.) Plus, we’re debuting in the…

September 10, 2015

LIFE AT CISCO

#IChoseCisco – The Winners!

Recently, the Life at Cisco Instagram account (follow us!) asked employees to submit photos via Instagram (and a few other methods) to show us why they chose Cisco. (See the original blog post here.) Turns out, all employees needed was a white-board, a dry-erase pen, and a chance, and they were more…

August 3, 2015

LIFE AT CISCO

I Chose Cisco Because . . .

Why Cisco? What’s so great about working here? Why do people come in every day to innovate and change the world? Let’s ask Cisco employees! Let’s even ask Cisco leaders! Today kicks off an employee contest on Instagram (Follow us there!) It’s named (and tagged) #IChoseCisco.…