This publish was authored by Karthik Ravishankar, a latest Consulting Engineer intern on the Buyer Expertise (CX) Workforce.
I grew up in a small middle-class household, desirous to study music, however cash was typically tight. My mother has a incapacity that makes strolling tough, so my dad was the one one who may work. Rising up, I banked on training loans for school, and my household anticipated me to make it large!
In school, I wasn’t actually centered on learning at first. I used to be extra into studying guitar and going to competitions with my school band at any time when and wherever potential. We had loads of enjoyable collectively.
In my sixth semester, issues began getting critical after the primary pupil of our batch received positioned. I noticed I wanted to offer the distractions a again seat for some time, and intention to get a job placement.
That’s once I heard about Cisco Ideathon, a contest that challenges individuals to develop inventive expertise options to real-world issues the place qualifiers get internships with full-time placement alternatives at Cisco. I aspired and dreamt of succeeding. Nonetheless, I used to be hesitant and didn’t really feel like I had the boldness to crack it. I used to be able to stop the Ideathon utility course of halfway as I didn’t really feel like I had the expertise to reply the questions requested by the interviewers.
So, I met with my Cisco Networking Academy mentor and advised him that I wished to stop. He suggested me, “Give it a shot. Show all of your efforts. There is still time to learn more. Do it for your mom and dad.” It was that second once I resumed making ready vigorously all day and evening, giving my fullest with the intention and dream of stepping into Cisco and reaching the success my dad and mom had at all times hoped for me.
When my mother’s birthday got here alongside on the 7th of August, I couldn’t even afford a cake. However then, at 10 AM, I obtained mail from Cisco that I used to be chosen for an internship and full-time supply, together with a great compensation bundle. That day, I actually danced my approach residence to see my dad and mom. After I introduced, “I got selected by Cisco! Happy Birthday, Maa!” It was probably the greatest celebrations and the very best shock ever for my mother in my life.
Getting a hug out of your father and mom to your achievement is at all times a priceless feeling.
You already know the very best half? Not solely am I at Cisco, however I’m taking part in guitar once more. I’ve even had the chance to share my music at work at numerous socials and obtained recognition from leaders for it. Cisco is an incredible group in supporting workers’ progress in our passions and our careers.
I at all times wished to study music and earn cash, however I used to be inspired to pursue engineering by my dad and mom. Then later, I began loving engineering, too. Now, I’ve the chance to proceed my engineering journey whereas additionally delving into the world of music, all whereas rising my profession. It’s the very best of each worlds, made potential by the assist and alternatives supplied by Cisco. At Cisco, I’ve realized that it’s potential to observe your passions and construct a profitable profession on the identical time. And for that, I’ll at all times be grateful.
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