#LoveWhereYouWork

14 colleagues. Habitat for Humanity. Cambodia. This was a recent volunteer trip we set out on, and our team name became Facta Non Verba. It means, “Deeds rather than words”. But I do have some words to share about the deeds we just accomplished in Cambodia. As recruiter at Cisco, my job is to share…

Let’s get this out of the way. I’m Carmen, and I’m a Harry Potter nerd. When times are dark, wise Dumbledore reminds me that I need only to turn on the light (Lumos!) Professor Lupin helps me remember that even if you’re “different,” you’re important.  Hermione helps me stand in my strength knowing…

What’s an average day as a Cisco Intern? Well, there’s lots of adjectives you could use – exciting, rewarding, jam packed – take your pick! There’s not a moment that goes by where I’m not doing my best to enjoy this entire ride. Here’s what my days tend to look like!  7:00am: The alarm starts blarin…

Land an internship. Move to a new city. Make new friends. Embrace the challenge. Give back. Love where you work. Wake up excited every morning. Never look back. My Cisco internship has been one adventure after another – one that’s been filled with surprises at every turn – and I’m excited to be alon…

Everyone needs a safe space. A place where they feel they can be their true selves, with no masks or limitations. What’s yours? Where’s the place you go to for a sigh of relief – one filled with calm and freedom? For many, this place is home – where your loved ones surround you. For others, it’s al…

We all seek opportunities that fill us with enough excitement to carry us through our days. The highs are remarkable, ground-breaking highs – and even when there’s an off day (because we all have those) these opportunities are the kind that you know only come around once in a lifetime. The passion a…

Have you ever come across a live bird, say a duck or a swan, just randomly resting on your desk upon arriving at the office one morning? Well, probably not. But chances are you may have found another bird of a rather distinct species. The paper crane or Orizuru may have shown up on your desk here at…

At Cisco, we’re no strangers to stretching our minds into creative brainstorming sessions that last for hours, and collaborating together to solve solutions. But, I found myself wondering if our bodies are as flexible as our minds? Many people think that to be fit you need to become an Olympic athle…

We all get caught up in our work day. Cisco provides a great work/life balance, but you can often hear co-workers joking about missing a meal, not out of necessity, but out of the love for what we do here. Time flies when you’re having fun, and suddenly the rumble in your stomach reminds you that it…