star wars

May 4, 2018

LIFE AT CISCO

Star Wars Hacks for Living a Life of Adventure

Growing-up, I always felt akin to Luke Skywalker, as I anxiously awaited my chance to leave the farm and make a difference in the galaxy. I daydreamed of blasting off from home with a trusty side-kick (or two) and having a lifetime of adventures. With such a vivid imagination, and my need for advent…

December 14, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

5 Ways to use The Force at Cisco

You may have heard rumblings throughout the galaxy that Cisconians are pretty big fans of Star Wars. And everything you’ve heard, it’s true. All of it. Our employees are such huge fans, in fact, that we celebrated #MayThe4th with a contest where we partnered with NASDAQ and employees wer…

June 21, 2016

LIFE AT CISCO

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…

May 25, 2016

LIFE AT CISCO

Cisco Austin Embraces Geek Pride Day

The first thing you need to know about Austin is the motto: Keep Austin Weird! Technically, that should say it all. The second thing you need to know about Austin is that EVERY day is Geek day and we love that! Being a geek, a gamer, or even a Star Wars nerd is something that Cisco embraces complete…

December 16, 2015

LIFE AT CISCO

4 Ways to Use the Force in Your Job Search

Cisco employees are really excited about the upcoming Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens. Especially me. Opening night. I’m there. Which got me thinking, maybe I could channel Yoda by imparting some “Do or do not, there is no try” wisdom about how to use the Force in a job search. Express your inte…