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      Systems Engineer Interview

      Mar 15, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco in Jan 2022

      Interview

      To the point to understand the role I'd play and the value I brought to the table. Decent layers of hierarchy part of the interviewing panel. Engaging technical discussions and commentary.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Provide the software language you used in the project.
      Answer question

      Other Systems Engineer Interview Reviews for Cisco

      Systems Engineer Interview

      Dec 15, 2023
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cisco

      Interview

      The interview process was highly organized and welcoming, with clear communication and respectful interviewers, creating a positive atmosphere that highlighted the company's values and commitment to employee satisfaction and professional growth.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What’s your biggest challenges at work
      Answer question
      1

      Systems Engineer Interview

      Sep 11, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cisco

      Interview

      HR was quick to follow up with the next steps, questions were very different by interviewers. Very technical questions with problem solving experience, things you can answer easily if you actually have enough experience

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is software defined network
      Answer question

      Systems Engineer Interview

      Mar 12, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Poland, ME
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Poland, ME) in Sep 2023

      Interview

      The interview process typically consists of several stages, depending on the company and role. Here’s a general breakdown: Application & Screening – The company reviews your application, resume, and cover letter to determine if you meet the basic qualifications. Phone or Video Interview – An initial conversation (often with HR or a recruiter) to discuss your experience, skills, and interest in the role. Technical/Skills Assessment (if applicable) – Some positions may require a test or project to assess your technical skills or problem-solving abilities. First-Round Interview – This is usually with a hiring manager or team member to dive deeper into your background, experience, and suitability for the role. Final Interview(s) – Often with senior leadership, team members, or a panel to evaluate your fit within the company culture and alignment with company goals.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Can you tell me about yourself?
      Answer question

      Cisco interviews FAQs

      • Systems Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Cisco with 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 74% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Systems Engineer roles take an average of 36 days to get hired, when considering 70 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Cisco overall takes an average of 27 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at Cisco as a Systems Engineer according to 70 Glassdoor interviews include:

        Phone interview:  21%

        One on one interview:  20%

        Group panel interview:  14%

        Skills test:  13%

        Background check:  11%

        Presentation:  10%

        Personality test:  5%

        IQ intelligence test:  2%

        Drug test:  2%

        Other:  2%

      • Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -

        1. Software Engineer(3687) ;
        2. Senior Software Engineer(1005) ;
        3. Program Manager(621) ;
        4. Project Manager(606) ;
        5. Account Manager(596) ;
        6. Network Consulting Engineer(498) ;
        7. Systems Engineer(464) ;
        8. Network Engineer(449) ;
        9. Technical Consulting Engineer(422) ;
        10. Business Analyst(413) ;
        11. Technical Leader(352) ;
        12. Product Manager(329) ;
        13. Senior Manager(328) ;
        14. Director(326) ;
        15. Technical Lead(326) .


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