WRITTEN TEST: NO

GROUP DISCUSSION: NO

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Fundamental Finance Knowledge
• Excel

INTERVIEW GUIDELINES

Round 1 : Technical and Behavioural Interview

• Technical questions from financial statements
• Situation based questions

Questions

• What is the most important financial statement and why?
• List and explain the four financial statements.
• Why Finance and Accounting?
• What do you know about Cisco's financial statements?
• Where do you see yourself five years down the line?
• What is your ideal work environment like?
• What achievement are you most proud of?
• Tell me about a time when you were proactive, and not reactive.
• Describe your professional background.
• How do you handle multiple tasks when they pile on?

Round 2 : Behavioural and Fit Interview

• Check the candidate for leadership skills
• Check the candidate's personality

Questions

• Walk me through your resume.
• What is your biggest accomplishment?
• Why Cisco?
• What do you know about Cisco's revenue?
• How do you manage your time?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• What do you hate the most about accounting?
• Can you tell me about Cisco Products?
• What was an experience that surprised you in the past?
• What do you look for in a company?

MPLOYEE.ME TIPS

• Know your resume inside out.
• Understanding of financials + accounting concepts
• Knowledge of Excel gives an edge