Cisco reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(33,644 total reviews)
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Chuck Robbins

78% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Cisco has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 33,644 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Cisco employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the IT industry (3.9 stars).

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Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Strong global brand, excellent technology portfolio, good learning culture, and strong exposure to enterprise and service provider customers.

Cons

The company has complex processes, many approval layers, and sometimes slow decision-making. Internal politics can play a significant role in career growth and visibility, especially in certain regions. Sales roles are highly demanding, and business conditions can change quickly. Frequent restructuring and layoffs may also create uncertainty and impact employee morale.

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