I Never Thought I’d Be Here (And That’s Exactly Why I Am)
From culinary school to college career fair, Zara P., Web Producer, shares the unconventional journey that led her to a career she never expected.
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“What Do You Need?” The Question That Changed My Cisco Career
See how Kapil M., High Touch Engineering Technical Leader, navigated CCIE challenges to find career success through Cisco's culture of support and focus on learning.
I Wasn’t Ready. I Did It Anyway.
Consulting Engineer Apprentice Charu P. conquered her fears to emcee a big event and found a supportive community that helped her shine.
More Than Just Code: My Two-Week Crash Course in Cisco Culture
Tyler M., an intern on the CTO team, shares how he turned his internship into a crash course on Cisco’s culture, innovation, and human connection.
How Learning How to Ask Questions Changed Everything for Me at Cisco
See how learning to ask the right questions transformed Software Engineer Intern Aaryan N.'s growth, confidence, and sense of belonging at Cisco.
How I Turned My Curiosity into a Patent
Cisco Solutions Engineer Uljana S. shares how inclusivity and mentorship drive innovation, empowering anyone to turn curiosity into a patent.
From Factory Floors to CyberSecurity: How Cisco Helped Me Build My Dream Career
From factory floors to CCIE Security, Technical Solutions Engineer Pamela R. shares how Cisco helped her turn a distant dream into a thriving reality.
Growing Up at Cisco: My Journey from High School Extern to Account Executive
From high school extern to leading the program that started it all, Account Executive Tyler P. shares her full-circle journey of growing up at Cisco.
Fifteen Years and Counting: How Cisco Became More Than a Career
Solutions Engineer Alphonsine A. reflects on her 15 years of opportunities and growth at Cisco — and why she's still here.