Career

Discover how to maximize creativity, connection and growth in a non-technical tech job from a writer celebrating her first year working at Cisco.

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.

Learning taught her its most valuable lesson when she least expected it. Akhila shares how she broke down knowledge barriers and transformed her tech career beyond what she thought possible—and how you can, too.

Learn how best to prepare for cybersecurity engineering interviews from hiring managers at Cisco and what to expect from technical and behavioral interviews.

Learn how security engineers at Cisco navigate the nuances of working remotely and their advice for maximizing collaboration.

A Cisco leader identifies strategies to develop a dynamic cybersecurity career path and ways to advocate for women in STEM.

A Cisco leader shares her strategies for crafting a cybersecurity career path and managing through creative problem solving, direct feedback and self-awareness.

Is cybersecurity the right field for you? If you are looking for a career with almost unlimited growth potential, cybersecurity might well be the ideal path for you. The ideal candidate will have a good blend of both tech and soft skills. Companies look for cybersecurity experts who understand the big picture, can simplify concepts to others who may not be as tech-savvy, love to solve puzzles, and are not afraid to ask questions.

This Technologist's annual trip to Cisco Live Latin America is more than a homecoming. It's a celebration of daring childhood dreams, and a renewed commitment to connect people globally.