I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cisco (Bengaluru) in Aug 2024
Interview
The entire interview process was quite seamless and well-organized. Both the technical round and the managerial round went exceptionally smoothly. The interviewers in these rounds were not only professional but also made me feel comfortable throughout the discussions, ensuring that the process was collaborative and engaging. Similarly, the HR team was very approachable, warm, and supportive, which added a positive touch to the overall experience.
However, during the HR round, I felt that I could have expressed myself more clearly in certain parts. There were moments when I struggled to articulate my thoughts in the way I had intended, which might have impacted my responses slightly. While the HRs were understanding and patient, I still believe I could have conveyed my ideas more effectively with a bit more preparation or clarity of thought.
Assessment process: Technical round, Managerial round, and HR round conducted on the same day to evaluate skills, problem-solving ability, communication, and overall cultural fit. Interview exp was average. Great Opportunity for freshers.
The selection process includes an Online Assessment, Technical Interview, Managerial Interview, and HR round with questions based on your resume, basic networking concepts like the OSI model, and easy to medium coding tasks
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco in Jun 2025
Interview
I applied for the Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Trainee Apprentice role at Cisco. The process began with basic questions like self-introduction, knowledge about Cisco, and networking fundamentals such as LAN, WAN, OSI model, and its layers. They also asked in-depth questions about my project and internship experience. Overall, the interview focused on both technical understanding and clear communication.
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Question 1
Examples of wireless networking? Do you know about networking? What do you know about cisco?