Need to demonstrate that you have a genuine interest in the role and that it aligns with your vision of career progression. Show examples of competency.
Promotion possibilities are available to employees and it is up to your knowledge, drive, commitment, capabilities to make the move. Cisco is becoming more early in career focused so there's been no better time to work at Cisco than now with the range of jobs being made available.
Lots of room to grow and move around. Managers and fully supportive.