Networking & Security
Pass Cisco's ATS
Cisco uses Workday to filter resumes. Check your ATS score and optimize your resume for Cisco's hiring process.
About Cisco's ATS System
Cisco uses Workday as their applicant tracking system. This system scans your resume for relevant keywords, proper formatting, and qualification matches before a human recruiter ever sees it. Understanding how Workday works gives you a significant advantage.
75%
of resumes filtered by ATS
6 sec
avg. recruiter review time
250+
avg. applicants per role
Tips to Pass Cisco's ATS
Include networking, security, and cloud infrastructure keywords
Show experience with enterprise-scale deployments
Highlight certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
Quantify network uptime, security improvements, or cost savings
General ATS Best Practices
Use a clean, single-column resume format
Include exact keywords from the job description
Avoid headers/footers, tables, and images
Save as PDF unless the application specifies .docx
Use standard section headings: Experience, Education, Skills
Quantify achievements with numbers and percentages