Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Developer roles take an average of 41 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Cognizant overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Cognizant as a Software Developer according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
Presentation: 33%
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It was average interview , it was enter level interview with an average difficulty .
Focused more on basics knowledge and concepts related to the topics mentioned in the resume.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basics of programming and related to that questions on it (C/ c++,java,python) , logical questions etc
The Cognizant recruitment process typically follows three stages. They are Aptitude test, Technical interview and HR interview.
Aptitude Test: This is an MCQ-based test and is divided into three sections namely Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, and English Comprehension.
Technical Interview: This round focuses on the job profile and evaluates the programming skills of the candidate. Having proficiency in one of the coding languages like C, C++, Java or Python, etc, is a must. Candidates should also have basic awareness on contemporary trends like AI, Big data among others.
HR Round: This is the final stage of the interview process. The purpose of this interview is to assess your personality, background, fit with the company culture, salary expectations, etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Java advanced question were asked along with spring boot.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Pune) in Feb 2021
Interview
first screening round on phone they asked about simple question related education
There are three round for selection process
1] Assignment test
2] Technical interview
3] HR interview
Then you can get offer