I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cisco (San Jose, CA) in July 2011
Interview
- day long, lunch with the hiring manager
- meet several engineers and answer technical questions.
- questions are almost always skill based.
- called back for a second set of questioning with program management and directors.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- describe your current role?
- show me some examples of what you've done in the past?
I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cisco
Interview
Brief screening at university Career Fair, then one 1-hour on-campus interview consisted of a few not-too-technical and situation questions, about my resume, school projects, and outside experience. I was interviewed by 2 Sr. Engineers.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
They gave me a CAD schematic. Then, asked me to draw top view, front view, & side view.
Have insulator A and insulator B. A is better than B but more expensive. You are trying to insulate this pipe. Which insulator would you pick and why? (can be either one or combination)
I applied through university. I interviewed at Cisco (Phoenix, AZ) in May 2013
Interview
Initial interview was at a career fair. Then one interview with hiring manager. Then 4-5 interviews with the team. All behavioral questions. Mainly mechanical engineers and project managers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you communicate with people that have limited English skills?