Me postulé a través de una facultad o universidad. El proceso tomó 4 semanas. Acudí a una entrevista en Cisco (Raleigh, NC) en oct 2016
Entrevista
Got the first online interview through my university. That interview was a 30min talk with one of the technical leads about my experience, knowledge, and interests. I then got an email 2 hours later with an invitation to "Cisco Day", which was 3 interviews at their Raleigh campus. Food and travel expenses were completely covered. The first interview was a behavioral interview with a technical manager. He also gave me puzzle questions. For example the 8 balls with one heavy ball and a scale problem (Google it). The second interview was a one on one presentation that was asked to be prepared when I got my invitation. The third interview was a technical roleplay where I was questioned heavily on network information. That day felt more like an advertisement for Cisco rather than an interview.
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
You have 8 balls, one is heavier than the other. You also have a scale that will compare the weight of two things put on it. How can you find the heavy ball with using the scale twice?
Me postulé en línea. El proceso tomó 4 semanas. Acudí a una entrevista en Cisco en ene 2026
Entrevista
The interview process consistes of 5 interviews. First was a short 10-15 min recruiter call basically explaining the role and what to expect, after that there will be 2 technical interview and 2 soft skills.
Me postulé a través de otra fuente. El proceso tomó 2 meses. Acudí a una entrevista en Cisco
Entrevista
1- HR call to discuss the role and general information (salary, next interviews and overall process). They also ask basic networking concepts (VLAN, DHCP, STP)
2- Technical interview: PC A has no connectivity to Google, troubleshoot the network to find the issue. (Damaged cables, switch issues, VLANs, Trunk ports, ACLs, Router configuration)
3- Technical interview (harder): PC A has no connection to LAN or WAN. Test communication in LAN and verify Switch configuration (STP, VLAN access and trunk ports), DHCP troubleshooting, Router configuration, find Rougue DHCP.
4- Two more interviews to test your software skills.
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
How does router on a stick works?
How do you solve a VLAN mismatch?
How does STP works and how you can assure is configured?
Me postulé en línea. El proceso tomó 1 semana. Acudí a una entrevista en Cisco (Ciudad de México) en ago 2025
Entrevista
La entrevista fue larga y muy técnica, con bastantes conceptos de redes que pusieron a prueba mis conocimientos. Se notó claramente que buscan a alguien con experiencia práctica en entornos reales. Además, para poder superarlas con seguridad, es casi indispensable contar con la certificación CCNA y dominar sus fundamentos.