Consulting Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Cisco with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 65.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Consulting Engineer roles take an average of 28 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Cisco overall takes an average of 22 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Cisco as a Consulting Engineer according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
Drug test: 25%
Phone interview: 25%
Background check: 25%
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3 rounds of interview two are technical interviews and one will be HR
1st round on networking and python and skills what you mentioned in resume
2nd round will be on projects internships what you have done in academics
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Mumbai) in Jul 2023
Interview
The comprehensive interview process involves an initial online test assessing technical skills, followed by a PowerPoint presentation showcasing expertise. Subsequently, a technical interview delves into specific knowledge, a managerial interview assesses leadership, and an HR interview explores cultural fit and personal aspirations, ensuring a thorough evaluation of the candidate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
computer networks
subnetting
OSI
ipv4 ipv6
tcp udp
google chrome trobleshooting
I applied through college or university. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Bangalore Rural) in Jul 2023
Interview
The Interview was all typical moderate and happened in 3 rounds which were elimination type. My Technical Interview was a bit hard that I could not answer some questions but how ever I got selected for the further rounds and eventually got selected.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Networking based questions:
o Assume you’re accessing google chrome and u need to explain
step by step protocol of each layer referencing OSI Model
o Devices used in Networking
o What routing protocols do you know?
o About BGP Protocol (I was able to answer the question
even better by explaining how cisco invented a protocol
“EIGRP” which is an alternative for BGP.)
o IP address and Mac Address, and their practical approach
o Difference between switch and router
o Why is the range of port numbers ,,I answered saying 0- 65535,
then she asked how did they calculate the number?
o TCP and UDP differences
o Asked some networking commands traceroute,ping
o The Interviewer Shared her screen and made a circuit connection
in packet tracer regarding some switches and pc regarding
message transmission and asked me would the message be
transmitted if I power off the circuit?