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Work Experience Review

at Cisco

Work Experience

UX/UI Design

Manchester

Review Submitted: October 2024

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture

Overview of the Experience

Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
I loved it so much - was lots of fun to collaborate with others on a project. It definitely helped me put myself out there
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I LOVED IT!!
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
Was a bit unorganized to be honest but still doesn't take away from the whole experience
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
It reinforced my decision that I wanted to have a career in the technology industry
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
No

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
Developed the STAR technique for interviews and soft skills

Company Culture

How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
It looked very fun
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes, they actively advocated for us to connect with them on LinkedIn, which I thought was very nice

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend Cisco to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Honestly, it's just amazing..
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cisco?
Be honest. Be yourself. Have fun!
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