Cisco

Business Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

I loved how they gave a great work-life experience to the internship. The company did a good job allowing me to network with other people and get a good sense of the company culture.

What I wish was different

I wish the Internship lasted longer.

Advice

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2018 • Milpitas, CA

What I liked

That I got to work on an actual Cisco application, and the team that I worked with was very helpful.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure to spend time getting to know everyone on the team you are working with, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Also, ask don't be afraid to ask for additional work or projects if you have time to show your work ethic.

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Hardware Engineer (Supply Chain)

May 2017 - August 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

The people there were very sharp and extremely easy to work with. Everything I said was heard and considered, and I had lots of control to take my project where I thought it should go. The work environment was very open and casual and the offices were very modern. The hours were also flexible.

What I wish was different

I wish the orientation had been a bit shorter. There was around 6 days of formal orientation.

Advice

Make sure to set up meetings with people from different areas, including higher level managers. They love to talk to interns and it will be a great networking opportunity as well as a look into what the company's priorities are.

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Business Analyst

June 2020 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Felt very supported. I had three mentors.

What I wish was different

I was in too many meetings

Advice

Network all you can!

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Being able to learn more about what goes on in the industry and how that compares to what we learn in academia.

What I wish was different

Wish there was more freedom and communication in team selections.

Advice

No matter how hard it seems at first, you will always pull through in the end. Internships are made to challenge you and encourage learning.

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

I loved the team I worked in. They supported me every step but also pushed me to try news things even if I didn't know them. It was a great environment to learn by doing and having the pace to make mistakes.

What I wish was different

The only thing I wish was different was that I got to work on a project with a group of interns.

Advice

My advice is to be as independent as possible. By that I mean have the ability to solve problems on your own. If you are stuck or encounter an issue always try to use your resources to figure it out yourself before you get help. It shows companies you are a problem solver.

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

When people were asked why they choose to be at Cisco for many years, a common answer you would hear is that "we love the people we work with, the work culture is great!" After only 3 months at Cisco I felt the same way. The level of growth and resources you have are endless. They encourage you to be comfortable being uncomfortable . The intern events/program they have are engaging with activities filled for every week. They also inspire interns to network and have 1:1's often which I've learned to really love and benefit from. Most importantly, I've become a better programmer, had the experience to be a scrum master and lead meetings, develop products Cisco has put in production and used across many teams.

What I wish was different

Advice

One piece of advice I'd like to share is that you can never let a day go by without learning something new. Whether it's from projects or coffee chats, you can meet new people, learn new tools and challenges companies face, and collaborate with one another. You only have 12 weeks, 12 weeks to find out if this is the place for you and if you're the right fit for them. Make each day count and you'll be happier knowing where you want to be in the future.

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Technical Consulting Engineer

January - June 2019 • Morrisville, NC

What I liked

Location, Work Culture

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Think about which team you would like to be on early

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Virtual Sales Intern

May - August 2019 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

Being exposed to a professional setting

What I wish was different

A bit more structure

Advice

Never be afraid to ask questions

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Engineering Intern

June - September 2019 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

The team I worked on was great, and my mentor and manager were very helpful.

What I wish was different

Nothing! It was a fantastic experience.

Advice

One piece of advice I would give is to be social and meet people. It is also good to be clear about what you can and can't accomplish in a given time frame.

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Marketing Intern

June - August 2019 • Dubai, Emirate of Dubai

What I liked

I was able to do a lot of cross communicating between the different departments. While I was mainly doing marketing for the Global Public Sector, I got to work with the Comms, Marketing, and Digital Marketing departments on several different projects.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Business Analyst Intern

June - September 2017 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

I liked how I was immediately thrown into the role and was considered a team member and got to lead 3 different project teams of my own. I also liked how many interns there were over summer so it was nice seeing other college students in the cafeteria.

What I wish was different

Within Cisco's internship program there are smaller programs that are department specific. Because there is a Business Analyst in every department, there is no program that is just for the Business Analysts so there were less events and you had to go more so out of your way to meet other interns.

Advice

I would say that you need to really take the opportunity to use the 'intern card' and try to meet as many people high up in the line of work that you see yourself doing.

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Financial Analyst Intern

June - September 2017 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Amazing opportunity to learn the ins and outs of Cisco finance. Incredible team, fellow interns were awesome, great program.

What I wish was different

Honestly had no complaints about the internship.

Advice

Network with as many professionals in the finance organization as possible because, theoretically, many of them will be your superiors one day.

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Business Analyst

May - August 2017 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

A well-constructed intern program to introduce us to the overal operations and supply chain functions at Cisco. Interns were invited to join and participate with every amenity within the organization. There were plenty of professional development and social events. The provided housing was very close to the Cisco campus and of the highest quality or you could take the $6000 housing bonus.

What I wish was different

I was set into a role where there was no directly corresponding full-time role. Every other part of my internship was enjoyable; however, I was not given or denied a return offer. Instead, I am re-applying to a full-time role like all other aspiring employees.

Advice

During the interview process where you speak to your possible future manager, amke sure to ask that the business unit has a corresponding full-time role.

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Hardware Engineering Intern

May - August 2017 • Milpitas, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the inclusiveness of all the employees in the environment as well as how much all employees were willing to share their knowledge and take the interns under their wing.

What I wish was different

I wish I were able to do more! I was only able to learn so much in the short time frame of two months.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions, because once you're a full-time employee, you'll get weird looks for asking certain questions, but as an intern, all questions are welcome and they're always answered! There's always someone willing to help.

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Software Engineer Intern

June - September 2017 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Dynamic company, great mentorship, meaningful projects

What I wish was different

Recruiting process was a bit scattered

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask for help!

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Human Resources Intern

June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Outstanding experience, exposure to leadership, and support for success. One of the best if not the best rotational program in HR out there. They give you work you want and will engage with, and give you the resources necessary to get the most out of your summer.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be a team player if you want to succeed.

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Software engineering intern

May - August 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the collaboration and the layout of the different teams. I had both a mentor and a project lead to work with and could freely manage my own day to day schedule as long as I got my tasks done by their deadline.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more opportunities to network with different departments since cisco has many buildings on their campus

Advice

Working at a companies headquarters definitely give you the best exposure and opportunities. Especially compared to interns at other locations I feel like I had a much better time out of San Jose.

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Technical Sales Engineer Intern

June - August 2018 • Iselin, NJ

What I liked

I loved how hands on the internship was. I got to actually attend and present in meetings with real customers. I also received a lot of trainings on technology and sales. The best part was that I got to travel so much (San Jose, CA for the first week, traveling up and down the east coast for 8 weeks, and Raleigh, NC for the last week).

What I wish was different

Some interns had trouble connecting with their managers because the manager was either not based out of the same office or was too busy to have an intern. So, if the managers were better, I think the experience for the interns overall would be much better.

Advice

My one piece of advice is to network with as many Cisco employees and other interns as possible. These connections are amazing and helpful to become friends with some of the smartest and most successful people around. Also, get involved in as many assignments and projects as possible, and if you have some down time, always ask to find a stretch assignment and keep busy.

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Financial Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • Morrisville, NC

What I liked

I enjoyed the structure of the internship and how I had an individual role within Warranty Accounting and a group role for a corporate finance project.

What I wish was different

I wish I was provided with more feedback throughout the internship of expectations and progress.

Advice

My advice would be to give this internship everything you have and stand out from the other interns in any way you are able to. I would say this internship is very competitive.

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