Military in Sales and Leadership - Internship Program
The goal of the MISL Fellowship Program is to attract, prepares, and retain top military talent in careers in both Sales and Engineering at Cisco. The Fellowship has a combination of classroom training, on the job experience, and networking activities, all designed to provide broad exposure to careers at Cisco. The Sales pathway is ideal for Service members interested in Primary opportunities for full time employment through the Sales pathway will be as an Account Manager, Product Sales Specialist, Virtual Sales Account Manager, Virtual Sales Specialist, or Renewals Manager. Engineering pathway candidates will focus on positions as a Systems Engineer, Solutions Architect, and Technical Solutions Specialist. However, MISL Fellows are eligible to interview for any position with in Cisco and our alumni have grown into roles ranging from Sales to Strategy to Mergers and Acquisitions.
Cisco has a long history of valuing diversity, which includes the unique experiences that a background in the military provides. The Military in Sales and Leadership Program was created to serve as the bridge between high potential military talent and a career in Sales at Cisco. To be eligible for this program, you must: Be transitioning from the Military and be eligible for a SkillBridge program of 90 days or greater. Be a top performer in your field. Have a drive and passion to learn, grow, and make a difference. Proven track record of taking the initiative to solve problems. Possess the aptitude to succeed in a Sales or Engineering career. Desire to grow and expand their career at Cisco. Be able to complete a background check. Engineers Only: Possess a CCNA or have equivalent work experience.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
No prerequisite eligibility requirements
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway