Cisco Interview Experience | On-Campus Internship

Interview Process Overview

All the rounds were conducted in a single day, making it an intense yet structured experience.

1. Resume Shortlisting + Online Assessment

The process began with resume shortlisting. Since it was an on-campus opportunity, almost everyone was shortlisted, which is a major advantage of campus placements.

Then, an Online Assessment was conducted:

Total Questions: 42

MCQs (40) covering:

• Aptitude
• Computer Networks
• Operating Systems
• Databases
• Algorithms

Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium. Basic conceptual clarity was sufficient.

Coding Questions (2):

• Problem 1: Graphs – solved completely.
• Problem 2: Dynamic Programming – passed 9/12 test cases.

Result: From 500 students, 11 were shortlisted for interviews.

2. Technical Round 1

Started with:

• Self-introduction, academic background, and project discussion:
• Motivation behind each project
• Tech stack used
• Whether it was an individual or group project

Computer Fundamentals:

• Operating Systems: Scheduling algorithms

Verdict: Pass