I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (New York, NY) in Jun 2018
Interview
Hiring process is very unorganized and pathetic. After you reach the venue you won't see the HR for aleast 2 hours. There's no briefing done nor any direction given to the candidate who comes for interview. Just like cattle herd everyone is made to wait in a place and people just gaze at each other. It was the worst ever interview experience.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Dec 2012
Interview
It was a 20-30 minute interview and Senior and middle management. Lot of stress was given on the thought process, ability to think and comment on a situation. The selection seemed unbiased and merit based. The requirements were not very rigid. Questions around current affairs and ability to work with limited resources
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think about the Satyam scam. If you were auditor, what would have done and why?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Cognizant (Hyderabad) in Jan 2014
Interview
Scanning by immediate manager
Assessment by skip level manager
Client Interview
Speak about technical skill and knowledge of the subject
focus on control and ability to forecast risk
focus on client centre
speak about client engagement
influence establishing skill and problem solving
contract drafting and agreement ability
equities, insurance, bonds, futures, investment banking
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical skill and reason for leaving current organisation