Mary Kate Schmermund
Employer Brand Content Specialist
Cisco Secure
Articles
Thriving as a Writer: Reflections on a Non-technical Job in Tech
Discover how to maximize creativity, connection and growth in a non-technical tech job from a writer celebrating her first year working at Cisco.
The Site Reliability and Software Engineering Soft Skills That Matter Most
Learn from hiring managers and fellow engineers at Cisco about the soft skills that are most valuable in the field and how to showcase them in an interview.
How To Prepare for a Security Engineering Interview: Be Yourself
Learn how best to prepare for cybersecurity engineering interviews from hiring managers at Cisco and what to expect from technical and behavioral interviews.
10 Surprises of Remote Work from Security Engineers
Learn how security engineers at Cisco navigate the nuances of working remotely and their advice for maximizing collaboration.
Rolling Up Our Sleeves: Employee Volunteers Empowered to Give Back
Using paid time to volunteer, Cisco employees contribute to organizations locally and globally from building homes to caring for animals.
From Austin to Sydney: How to Work From Anywhere
Learn how to embark on your next adventure and work from anywhere with Cisco’s support.
Employee Volunteers Enrich Communities From the Farm to the Theatre and Beyond
Employees use paid time to volunteer in their communities from harvesting at the farm to championing local arts to providing support at a resource fair.
Employee Volunteer Program Supports Youth Globally
Cisco’s employee volunteer program provides employees with paid time to contribute to their communities including supporting youth locally and globally.
Know Thyself: 10 Ways to Discover Your Work Environment Needs and What It’s Really Like to Work at Cisco
What do you need to succeed at work? Cisco Secure and Duo Security leaders give 10 tips to discern a company’s culture and an inside look at working at Cisco.
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