I currently recruit for our Remote Operations Services group (ROS).The Remote Operations Service (ROS) group within Cisco provides remote management of enterprise customer networks. Our focus is helping customers monitor and manage their cutting edge technologies such as Unified Communications, Security and TelePresence, i.e. voice routers & switches, LAN Switches, firewalls, IPS, Cisco Unified CallManager, Cisco Unity voicemail and carrier links."
We drive growth and adoption of Cisco Advanced & Emerging Technologies through providing day two operating service to reduce customer risk of deployment and enabling partners to provide day two operations services also."
We typically look for candidates with experience in a Network Operations Center or a Technical Assistance Center. We love to see certifications such as CCNA or CCNP, along with technical skills equivalent to CCIE level, outstanding customer skills, and a very strong desire to learn and develop technically. Strong working knowledge in Security, Routing, Switching and/or IP Telephony is definitely a plus.Whether you’re searching for a position with Cisco or another company, here are some things to keep in mind when searching for a new job.
Be prepared and more prepared. Have an answering machine or voicemail with a professional greeting. Have an up-to-date resume – even if you’re not currently looking for work. You never know when you’ll hear of an opportunity you just can’t pass up – and you’ll need to act quickly. Have references ready.Use search engines, if you don’t already – let the job postings come to you.Use your network – this can be a valuable tool as many jobs aren’t advertised.
Use the “offline” approach connecting with friends, former employers, peers, teachers, professors, etc. to ask for referrals. Everyone usually knows someone who can help.When you interview, use this opportunity to find out as much as you can about your fit with the culture of company to which you are applying.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Want To Enhance Your Career? Get Anytime Access Training!
Tips for enhancing your career can come in many suggested forms, such as, "Go back to School, or Join an alumni or association in your industry or field".
As I speak to various professionals in this industry; Sales Executives, Marketing Pioneers, Network Engineers, Enterprise Architects, Sr. PMPs and the like, the common factor that they look for in enhancing their career is "Training".
In today's ever changing job market, making yourself familiar with Web 2.0 techniques is essential in keeping your information circulating in the recruiting community. Even as we speak, the Web 2.0 tools of 2007 are already moving to the next beta version. For example, last year I was introduced to Wiki's, blogs, etc., already candidates and other staffing firms are catching on to the Web 2.0 buzz and starting to create personal video branding resumes and recruiting commercials via the Internet.
I've recently learned that Cisco Systems, understands the need for Training on their products and technology as well as the need to make it available to people via the Internet.
Cisco Learning Connection has an anytime access to training available on their corporate site which helps Internet professionals learn more effectively and eliminates the travel costs of traditional instruction. The free content here complements Cisco training available through authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide.
There is a wide range of products and technologies they share with you via VODs (video on demand).
Available To Explore:
Application Networking Services
Broadband Cable Cisco IOS Software
IP Routing
Networking Fundamentals
Network Management
Optical Networking
Routers
Routing Protocols
Security and VPN
Server Networking and Virtualization
Storage Networking
Switches Universal Gateways and Access ServersVideo
Voice and Unified Communications
Wireless
As I speak to various professionals in this industry; Sales Executives, Marketing Pioneers, Network Engineers, Enterprise Architects, Sr. PMPs and the like, the common factor that they look for in enhancing their career is "Training".
In today's ever changing job market, making yourself familiar with Web 2.0 techniques is essential in keeping your information circulating in the recruiting community. Even as we speak, the Web 2.0 tools of 2007 are already moving to the next beta version. For example, last year I was introduced to Wiki's, blogs, etc., already candidates and other staffing firms are catching on to the Web 2.0 buzz and starting to create personal video branding resumes and recruiting commercials via the Internet.
I've recently learned that Cisco Systems, understands the need for Training on their products and technology as well as the need to make it available to people via the Internet.
Cisco Learning Connection has an anytime access to training available on their corporate site which helps Internet professionals learn more effectively and eliminates the travel costs of traditional instruction. The free content here complements Cisco training available through authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide.
There is a wide range of products and technologies they share with you via VODs (video on demand).
Available To Explore:
Application Networking Services
Broadband Cable Cisco IOS Software
IP Routing
Networking Fundamentals
Network Management
Optical Networking
Routers
Routing Protocols
Security and VPN
Server Networking and Virtualization
Storage Networking
Switches Universal Gateways and Access ServersVideo
Voice and Unified Communications
Wireless
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
I'm Packed and Ready To Go!
Cisco's UK & France Recruiters are talking about blogging!
I just had the pleasure of meeting my HR Recruiting peers in the UK and France offices. Even though it was a virtual meeting, it was a delightful experience. I was so excited to meet them that I've taken the liberty of packing my bags and I'm ready to go! "Cat", just say the word!
We learned about features and benefits of blogging and how we can all use it to collaborate and optimize our efforts. For those of you who are not familiar with blogging, there are a ton of reasons why it proves to be beneficial; And no I won't go through them all, but what I can say is don't blog just to blog, really give it some thought, do some research first and then prepare yourself for new beginnings, new friendships and new ways of communicating.
For those that are interested here are a few tips from the experts:
1) It's a commitment that will require 1-2 hours twice a week
2) Know your platform, know your audience and you content will be more effective
3) Reply to posted comments within 24 hours
4) You can't really expect to see any ROI for 4-8 months
The more educated a candidate becomes about "fishing where the fish are"(through social networking), knowing the company's hiring process & recruiting cycle, getting educated on the Products and Services of the organization; the better their chances will be of getting their information in the hands of the right people.
Simply blogging has led me into collaboration discussions with some awesome Recruiters, if you try it you might have the same success.
Got questions on blogging, leave a comment on this post!
I just had the pleasure of meeting my HR Recruiting peers in the UK and France offices. Even though it was a virtual meeting, it was a delightful experience. I was so excited to meet them that I've taken the liberty of packing my bags and I'm ready to go! "Cat", just say the word!
We learned about features and benefits of blogging and how we can all use it to collaborate and optimize our efforts. For those of you who are not familiar with blogging, there are a ton of reasons why it proves to be beneficial; And no I won't go through them all, but what I can say is don't blog just to blog, really give it some thought, do some research first and then prepare yourself for new beginnings, new friendships and new ways of communicating.
For those that are interested here are a few tips from the experts:
1) It's a commitment that will require 1-2 hours twice a week
2) Know your platform, know your audience and you content will be more effective
3) Reply to posted comments within 24 hours
4) You can't really expect to see any ROI for 4-8 months
The more educated a candidate becomes about "fishing where the fish are"(through social networking), knowing the company's hiring process & recruiting cycle, getting educated on the Products and Services of the organization; the better their chances will be of getting their information in the hands of the right people.
The word of the day is, "Blogging", not just for recruiters but for candidates as well! It benefits everyone. I just read an article, on how blogging is suppose to be the next "resume". Not sure if that is true, but I do know, it is a great place for personal branding whatever your platform maybe.
The Emerging Markets group are eagerly seeking Account Managers, Sales managers, Systems Engineers and Project Managers for their region. Stay tuned for words from the HR manager who will give you some tips on what they are looking for. As well as some additional Bloggers highlighted on my page. Their territory covers:
CEE – Central & Eastern Europe
MEA – Middle East & Africa
RCIS – Russia and states of former Soviet union
Simply blogging has led me into collaboration discussions with some awesome Recruiters, if you try it you might have the same success.
Got questions on blogging, leave a comment on this post!
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