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William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
This is a common question that a Cisco interviewer will ask you during the interview for a computer hardware engineer role. Many candidates will go to an interview without properly researching the company, the job, and even the people interviewing them. When asked this question, they are at a loss. The best way to prepare for a Cisco interview is to research everything about these three topics thoroughly. This will provide you the information you can use when asked a question like this and frame any answer to any question in the context of what Cisco does, what the job involves, and what you will contribute to the organization.

William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"One of the reasons I applied for a hardware engineering position with Cisco is that I admire your leadership in the computing marketplace. My research confirmed that the organization has won many awards for its innovative designs. I also spoke to some of your current hardware engineers. They talked enthusiastically about the working environment, Cisco's support for their work, and the culture of collaboration and innovation you promote. I'm also excited about your continuing education program and the opportunity to further improve my computing hardware engineering skills."

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