October 14, 2011
Help Us Out, Review Cisco Systems!
Want to review a job at Cisco systems? Head over to CareerBliss and join the thousands of people who want to provide an in-depth look at what goes on behind Cisco’s doors. Before you do that, though, he’s a breakdown of what we already know.
The company’s overall rating is well above the industry average, with particularly high scores reported in sectors of senior management, compensation, and growth opportunity. Equally high was the company’s benefits score, whose offerings are particularly interesting at the company’s San Jose headquarters. Weight Watchers, cooking classes, and farmers markets are all included within this list, along with a number of onsite conveniences (including haircut, car oil change, and dry cleaning facilities). Furthermore, the company’s flexible scheduling also permits telecommuting, enabling employees to work from just about anywhere in the world.
Unfortunately, Cisco has grown significantly in the past few years. They have undergone a number of significant acquisitions and, in 2011, were forced to cut their spending by a billion dollars. As a consequence of this, thousands of Cisco employees lost their jobs. Former employees comment about similar experiences on CareerBliss, as well as other cuts resulting from company outsourcing jobs overseas.
Career advancement bears a similarly low score, probably resulting from the same issue. Cuts place significant pressure on workers within the Cisco family, and make upward mobility increasingly difficult for those able to keep their jobs. Competition increases, and along with it, company politics begin to emerge. A few reviewers on CareerBliss take the time to highlight this, discussing that Cisco should make efforts to enable its employees to progress freely and without concern for their job security.
But, of course, we’re always open to new insight. If you’d like to describe your experiences working for Cisco Systems, head on over to CareerBliss and answer a few questions for us. We (as well as our job seekers) will definitely appreciate your help!
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