I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Boston, MA) in Oct 2015
Interview
It was impossible to schedule, the role is in the US, but for some reason it had to be scheduled through a 3rd party accenture contractor in India. It was a nightmare, took over 2.5 weeks to eventually get the first round technical interview scheduled. Actually cancelled it because I had already received other offers by the time they finally got the time figured out.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco in Mar 2014
Interview
There was an interview with the staffing agency and then with hiring manager, a peer, and a VP, 1:1 behavioral interviews all done via phone, Interview was standard no crazy questions. Fairly standard, know about the company and why you want to work there. Helps if you know the product
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle xyz situation?
Why do you want to work for Cisco?
What is your 30/60/90 day plan?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Bengaluru) in Aug 2015
Interview
First there was a telephonic with basic question on Software Processes. Then there was 3 rounds of one to one technical in their office premises in Bangalore.
The first round was easy with basic technical questions
Second round was more about project management and crisis handling.
Third round was about problem solving.