The interview consists of 3 parts spanning a 3ish month process: 1. Video Interview Submission - Create a 2-minute video based on the prompt. My prompt essentially asked how my experience could contribute to a successful career in Sales at Cisco. This is a weed-out round as the CSAP program receives 20,000+ applications per year. Be creative, show your personality, and tell a story throughout. You only have 2 minutes to differentiate yourself from 20,000 others, so use it wisely. 2. Behavioral Interview over Webex - This is a 30 minute behavioral interview with a Cisco Account Manager. There is nothing technical in this interview, but make sure you know how to articulate your story/experience, your interest in Cisco specifically, and your interest in Sales specifically. Those are the main things the hiring staff is looking for in this round. 3. Assessment Center (In-Person) - This is an all-day interview in Cisco's RTP campus in North Carolina. If you're selected for this round and from out-of-town, Cisco will pay for your flight and hotel for the trip. The Assessment Center consists of 4 parts: 1. Technical Quiz (10 Questions) - This portion is a straightforward multiple choice quiz on networking basics, and you are given material to study from before the interview. 2. Behavioral Interview (30 Minutes) - This is another behavioral interview with a panel consisting of some combination of Cisco Account Manager(s) and CSAP Program Manager(s). 3. Presentation (10 Minutes + 5 Minutes of Q&A) - This is a presentation based on a prompt provided before the assessment center. Do your research on Cisco products beforehand and create a compelling, creative presentation that directly answers the prompt. My prompt asked me to explain how Cisco can revolutionize the university education experience. 4. Role Play (20 Minutes + 10 Minutes of Feedback) - This is a "discovery meeting" role play where you are expected to ask the right questions to uncover a customer's needs and preview some potential solutions so you can garner interest and schedule a follow-up meeting where you and your Sales Engineer would explain the solution at a deeper level. Make sure to open the meeting by building rapport, ask questions surrounding their problems and desired business outcomes, and close the meeting by scheduling a follow-up. Do not spend too much time or go too in-depth with products and solutions.

I went through a moderate application process. After not hearing anything for two weeks, the HR employee informed me that I have a good profile but lack experience. This was evident from my resume, making the process a waste of time. They suggested gaining sales experience elsewhere and reapplying after six months.