General Information
Event Details
Jobs/Results
Attendees/Qualifications
PreparationAt the Event
Additional QuestionsGeneral InformationQ: What is a NetWork Strategic Recruiting Event?
A: NetWork Strategic Recruiting Events are a hiring solution for Cisco channel partners with immediate and long-term hiring needs. Unlike traditional career fairs, these events are structured opportunities for partners to interview and recruit IT and networking candidates.
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How are these events different from traditional career and hiring fairs?
A: Unlike traditional career fairs, employers and candidates engage in structured interviews. The candidates who are invited to these events have been selected based on the hiring needs of employers. Each NetWork event consists primarily of interviews between employers and candidates.
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Event DetailsQ:
What is the format of a NetWork event?
A: NetWork events are designed to run a full day with lunch provided. Each event starts with candidates and employers gathering for introductions and an explanation of the schedule. Employers share information about career opportunities within their companies. After the general session, employers conduct interviews with candidates. All participants break for lunch and then resume interviews for the remainder of the day.
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Q: How large are NetWork events?
A: Representatives from approximately six to eight Cisco channel partners attend each event. The usual candidate to employer ratio is three to one, with approximately 18 to 24 candidates participating in interviews.
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Q: Will there be other opportunities to participate in an event in the future?
A: Cisco will continue to evaluate the NetWork Strategic Recruiting Events as a viable strategy for job placement of Cisco Networking Academy Program students and alumni. If the events are valued by Cisco channel partners, we will consider hosting NetWork events in the future. Keep your Alumni Connection registration information current in order to be made aware of future events in your area.
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Jobs/ResultsQ: What are the expected outcomes of NetWork events?
A: Candidates and employers should approach these events as one step in the hiring process. These events provide an excellent opportunity for employers to form relationships with nearby Networking Academies for access to a pipeline of skilled networking and IT candidates. For candidates, these events provide an opportunity to explore the growing job market and learn more about the skill sets that employers value.
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Q: Do employers participate only if they are actively looking to hire people?
A: Cisco channel partners with immediate or long-term hiring needs are invited to participate in NetWork events.
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Q: Should candidates expect to receive job offers as a result of these events?
A: Candidates should understand that they may not receive job offers on the day of the event and that additional meetings may be required to complete the hiring process. These events provide a great networking opportunity for candidates by enabling them to meet with employers and discuss the skills they have learned through the Networking Academy program.
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Attendees/QualificationsQ:
How are candidates selected to attend an event?
A: Instructors are asked to recommend candidates based on the hiring criteria Cisco provides to host Academies and other participating Academies. Additional candidates may be invited through a search of the alumni database. Attendance is not guaranteed. Candidates will be informed at least 3 days prior to the event whether they have been selected to attend.
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Q: What criteria must candidates meet to participate in an event?
A: Depending on the Cisco channel partners attending, each event may be focused on slightly different hiring criteria. Candidates will be invited based on how closely they meet these criteria. As a rule, successful completion of the Cisco CCNA 4 course is a minimum requirement, along with post-secondary education.
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PreparationQ:
After candidates have been invited to attend an event, what should they do to prepare?
A: Candidates will be contacted with instructions for submitting electronic versions of their resumes. Beyond making sure that they meet all timelines, candidates should research the employers who are attending the event. Candidates will find links for information about each employer and the Cisco Channel Partner Program on the NetWork Strategic Recruiting Events Website.
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Will candidates be contacted directly by employers to schedule interviews during an event?
A: No, Cisco will contact all candidates and employers prior to an event.
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Can candidates request interviews, or do they need to be invited?
A: Candidates participate in interviews by invitation only. If candidates have open time slots, Cisco will attempt to schedule additional interviews for them based on their qualifications.
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What if a candidate doesn't receive any interview requests?
A: Candidates who do not receive interview requests from employers will be slotted into employer interview schedules based on their qualifications and any openings in employers' interview schedules. Confirmed candidates will receive their interview schedules at least three days prior to the date of the event.
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What if candidates are not interested in interviewing with employers who offer them time slots?
A: Candidates are not required to accept all the interview requests from employers. However, we encourage candidates to use the opportunity to improve their interviewing skills and learn about the career opportunities each employer has to offer.
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Additional QuestionsQ: What if I still have questions about the event?
A: Please contact
us by sending an e-mail to networkevents@external.cisco.com.
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