The Cisco interview process typically involves multiple rounds, starting with an initial HR screening, followed by technical interviews focusing on networking fundamentals, problem-solving, and scripting. You may also face hands-on practical scenarios or troubleshooting exercises related to routing, switching, or automation tools. Some roles include a panel interview or a final managerial round to assess team fit, communication, and customer-centric thinking. Certifications like CCNA or DevNet are often a plus. Overall, the process is structured, technical, and emphasizes real-world application of skills.
They care about your skills, rather than your background. They have a template which they provide and you got to fill that, everyone is provided a unique number. You are instructed not to disclose any of your personal details in the due course of your interview.
The interview process was two rounds. The first round was a behavioral interview. Straightforward questions, like tell me about the most technically challenging project you have worked on. The second round was a system design interview.
3 technical rounds of 35-45 mins each for a 5 years experience JS fullstack.
1. Project currently working on + design patterns employed and resume based questions in details to check the depth.
2. System design interview - asked me to mention an approach to design a microservice for retail client. Followed up by questions on why I've chosen a particular tech stack and questions on how to tackle certain situations in real word on such services (inventory + payments etc).
3. DS based test - question was bit easy.