"[Cisconians] genuinely look out for one another and want to help each other win. So don’t beat yourself up too much for not knowing something, as there’s an army out here to support you and walk you through it." Check out Program Manager Aishwarya P.'s biggest career takeaways over her five years of growth at Cisco on the We Are Cisco blog!
"Being part of an Inclusive Community made me feel that I could keep refilling my cup by sharing joy with others. The more I gave, the more I received." Business Architecture Leader Prajakta M. took a life-changing leadership role in Cisco's Indians Connecting Network (ICON) Inclusive Community. Read how she came out of her comfort zone and into a better version of herself on the We Are Cisco blog.
"When I reflect on my time in the hospital, I felt compassion, support, and love from my Cisco peers and leadership. The support we received was tremendous and made me realize that the culture of Cisco is all about people first." — Sonal S., Systems Architect. Sonal's maternity leave started sooner than anticipated but that didn't change the support she received from her team at Cisco. Read more on how this experience inspired Sonal to lead with compassion.
Cue the confetti! 🎉 It's time to celebrate our Cisconians for earning us the No.3 spot on the World's Best Workplaces list! Thank you, Fortune and Great Place to Work US. 🌍
"On paper, I’m a Marketing Intern, but opportunities for growth at Cisco are limitless in scope." - Kat F. Kat joined Cisco expecting a traditional intern experience but got so much more than that. Learn more about the work-life balance, trust, and impact that interns have at Cisco!
"My favorite part about being in Conexión is the power of community... The opportunity to connect is powerful, and the chance to learn from those that want to give back is extremely admirable. " — Sabrina G., Marketing Specialist at Cisco. Conexión LatinX Network is one of Cisco's Employee Resource Groups that we call Inclusive Communities. Explore Cisco's 27 Inclusive Communities now!
"Everyone on my team has taken a different path to get here, but we show up each day to work hard and learn, and we all bring valuable skills and new perspectives to the table, even without college degrees." - Roz B., Project Specialist at Cisco. Roz B. shares her journey joining Cisco through OneTen, a program in the United States that connects Black talent to family-sustaining roles, regardless of degree status. Read more on her story and OneTen at Cisco!
"I think we can all agree (especially now) that change is inevitable, and often it comes as a surprise. Working at such a large company like Cisco has taught me how to expect the unexpected and realize that no two individuals are alike, and likewise, no two internship experiences are ever the same either." -Chloe C., Marketing Specialist Chloe, Jenine, and Teddy, Cisco Intern Alumni, reflect on the changes that led them to where they are today and share advice for dealing with the unexpected in your career.
"Every Monday at 4 p.m., I sign off early from my Cisco role to begin my counselor duties with Trevor. Cisco is a strong supporter of its employees, encouraging us to give back to our communities and providing 40 hours a year of paid time off for volunteering, increasing that Time2Give benefit to 80 hours this year." – Daniel S., AppDynamics Marketing Director at Cisco. Daniel S. shares his powerful journey as a volunteer counselor for the Trevor Project, a leading U.S. organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQ+ youth. Read more on how he discovered that giving back gives back to you.
“I love Cisco's purpose: powering an inclusive future for all with our technology… If you feel like you've got to show up every day and be super passionate about the job, you're setting yourself up for failure. Instead, you have to find an organization where you believe in their higher purpose.” – Zohra Y., VP of Talent Acquisition at Cisco. Zohra Y. finds daily motivation in her role at Cisco by consistently aligning her work with our company’s purpose. Learn more about how you can help Cisco power an inclusive future for all!
