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Cisco Scores BIG With A New IETF-Approved Internet Standard
All great teams have a shared language. Whether you’re the reigning World Cup Champions or an IT team on the frontlines of network defense, collaboration is the key to success. And effective collaboration hinges on communication. For years, Cisco has operated on the cutting-edge of communication sta…
5 things This Cisco Intern Learned in 5 Weeks
Thist post was written by Cisco Sales intern Anna Xu. As a first-year college student studying Computer Science, life and internships have two very particular things in common for me – I didn’t know what to expect from either of them. I was, however, drawn to apply for my first Cisco internship as…
Company Culture Matters for this Cisco Intern
This blog post was written by Cisco Security intern Andrea Youwakim. During previous internships, I felt like a small cog in a big machine – constantly surrounded by people unaffected by the importance of all my cool projects. I existed as an unknown contributor on my team. So, when looking for a…
Cisco Intern to Full-Time: What I Wish I Knew Then
When starting any new job (but especially a new internship) there are non-stop questions flying through your mind. What’s it like to be a Cisco Intern? What should I look forward to or prepare for? What’s the best part of interning at Cisco? It would be awesome to get a little advice bef…
Cisco’s Secret to Success: Our Culture
As a young teen, when my family moved to the United States from Thailand, I struggled to fit in. The kids in high school shied away from me because I looked and sounded different. The isolation I felt then is a feeling I never want anyone to experience. As I learned to embrace my identity over th…
How NASA Taught Me to Shoot for the Stars – and Land at Cisco
What are some “Nice to have” options for your work environment? A great office – perhaps, flexible hours and plenty of career opportunities. Now think of what is on your “Non-negotiable” list. For me, that’s a supporting manager, competitive benefits and making a difference. And I’m not the only on…
Top 5 Reasons to #LoveWhereYouWork at Cisco
When you close your eyes and I say the word, “Cisco.” What comes to mind? For me, words like “boring” or “traditional” never come to mind. Cisco, for me, is a place where my opinion matters, where I can be myself, and where the people are at the heart of everything we do. As the Grand Prize Winner o…
Security Talk: A Bedtime Story for my Son
13 years ago, I was a wide-eyed kid trying to make it in the big city. I started my career in professional services – meaning I was a sales guy who specialized in placing network engineers into full time permanent positions in the Washington DC Metro Area. That’s where I first met Cisco as I helped…
How Cisco Taught Me The Importance of Culture
Company culture wasn’t something I initially considered when looking for my first “real” job after leaving the safe haven that is life as a university student. I had just accepted a graduate sales role at Cisco, and with nothing to compare this new career experience to I had limited expectations an…
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