Do you have experience as a hardware development team lead, and if so, did you enjoy it?

Organizations like Cisco prefer to hire candidates who are capable of leading teams of individuals similar to themselves. This indicates that the individual is willing to take responsibility for the team's productivity and effectively convinces others to do the work necessary to complete a project. They also can organize people, delegate tasks, and ensure a project stays on schedule and under budget. If you don't have direct experience leading a hardware development team, admit this and discuss your interest in receiving the necessary training from Cisco.