This publish was authored by Karthik Ravishankar, a latest Consulting Engineer intern on the Buyer Expertise (CX) Crew.
I grew up in a small middle-class household, eager to study music, however cash was typically tight. My mother has a incapacity that makes strolling troublesome, so my dad was the one one who may work. Rising up, I banked on schooling loans for faculty, and my household anticipated me to make it massive!
In school, I wasn’t actually targeted on finding out at first. I used to be extra into studying guitar and going to competitions with my school band every time and wherever doable. We had a variety 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 goal to get a job placement.
That’s once I heard about Cisco Ideathon, a contest that challenges individuals to develop artistic expertise options to real-world issues the place qualifiers get internships with full-time placement alternatives at Cisco. I aspired and dreamt of succeeding. Nevertheless, I used to be hesitant and didn’t really feel like I had the arrogance to crack it. I used to be able to stop the Ideathon software 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 instructed him that I wished to stop. He suggested me, “Give it a shot. Present your entire efforts. There’s nonetheless time to study extra. Do it on your mother and pop.” It was that second once I resumed making ready vigorously all day and evening, giving my fullest with the goal and dream of moving into Cisco and attaining the success my mother and father had all the time 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 compensation package deal. That day, I actually danced my approach residence to see my mother and father. After I introduced, “I received chosen by Cisco! Joyful Birthday, Maa!” It was the most effective celebrations and the most effective shock ever for my mother in my life.
Getting a hug out of your father and mom on your achievement is all the time a priceless feeling.
You recognize the most effective half? Not solely am I at Cisco, however I’m enjoying guitar once more. I’ve even had the chance to share my music at work at varied socials and obtained recognition from leaders for it. Cisco is a tremendous group in supporting staff’ development in our passions and our careers.
I all the time wished to study music and earn cash, however I used to be inspired to pursue engineering by my mother and father. 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 most effective of each worlds, made doable by the help and alternatives supplied by Cisco. At Cisco, I’ve realized that it’s doable to observe your passions and construct a profitable profession on the identical time. And for that, I’ll all the time be grateful.
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