I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Cisco (San Jose, CA)
Interview
Extensive interview process - up to 3 rounds, 5-8 interviews and can take a few weeks to complete. Job descriptions are a little generic/boiler plate and can vary from actual resoponsibilities of role.
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The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Cisco in Jan 2015
Interview
I was initially approached by HR to apply for the role and had a successful screening interview. HR was very helpful and full of advice. 2nd interview was face to face with the line manager which was relaxed and inspiring. 6 further interviews with potential peers, leadership team and CEO over video and face to face, over a 3 month period. A very long, demanding, drawn and disappointing processing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your brand? What do you know about CISCO? What do you know about our partners? Tell me what work challenges you face and how you overcome them?