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Updated Feb 9, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Programmer Analyst at Cognizant Tech Solutions
Posted Feb 9, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 in Hyderabad (India) (took a day)
If I wasn't gainfully employed with a good salary and benefits, I would likely have taken this job. As it was an exciting product group among a strong set of software developers. But my job search goal was to find a position that was a step up from where I was now. I had been looking for a job that was a change from where I was at, but would still allow me to be in a leadership role (software manager, architect, or developer with a large scope). The position offered was for an individual contributor role. I knew I would be in for a long learning curve and long hours to ramp up on their code base and tools before I would be on par with the rest of the group.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Business Analyst at Cognizant Tech Solutions
Posted Feb 9, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in Indianapolis, IN (took 3 weeks)
Initially I was contacted by the recruiter. After about a week I heard back from him saying that they had a project and that they were interested in my profile. This lasted for about 20 minutes. After about a week I heard from the Project Manager of the recruiting project. Basically this was more technical and they asked me to describe the kind of job I was in and my duties etc. They also asked about some behavioral stuff. After this there was about 2 weeks I did not hear a thing. Then finally I was offered a postion of a business analyst which I accepted.
Negotiation Details
They quote a very low salary say about 5% more than what you would be making. You will have to bargain for a better salary.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Programmer Analyst at Cognizant Tech Solutions
Posted Feb 1, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Hyderabad (India) (took 3 months)
Was a basic Phone Interview followed by a 1 on 1 technical interview consisting of questions ranging from basic to advanced level in Java and Oracle
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Infrastructure Solutions Analyst at Cognizant Tech Solutions
Posted Jan 30, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Teaneck, NJ (took 4+ weeks)
Only if you are applying through a college or university. Positions for Infrastructure Solutions Analyst, Tech analyst, and software testing.
Pre-Screening interview: The recruiters and the group of students who have an interest with cognizant will meet in a room and the recruiters will just talk about what Cognizant is all about and what positions are available. The next day or so, there is a 1:1 interview with the recruiter. There is no tech questions. Just questions about yourself and talk about things from your resume and what you have done. They also asked if "a friend asked you what is Cognizant? what would you tell them?"
(1 weeks later), if you're from the east cost, a lady will email you about an onsite interview and will ask information about your availability to fly to Teaneck, NJ for a three 1:1 interview. (Hotel, meal, limo from and back to your University all paid by Cognizant).
(1 week later), You would probably fly the night before the interview day, which you would probably be a Thursday night (there are no restaurant outside the Marriott where you would be staying by the way).
The following morning, the interview processes will commence. You'll and your peers from college will be together in a room while breakfast is served. The head of HR will come and talk about what cognizant is and also about himself. He says before he leaves "please answer the questions that they ask you and don't bs your answers or resume because if they do find out, you'll know what happens next."
There is a 1:1 Personality test, a 1:1 Technical Test (based off your resume), and a 1:1 with the recruiter (feedback on the interview process and any questions you might have for them.
Each interview is Approximately 40-45mins.
1:1 personality test- Person will ask you if you are a team player and what you would do if a person from a team does not do their part of the work. Just answer what you think is logical and HE WILL GO AGAINST WHAT YOU SAY! Don't worry, just stay calm and say he is right etc. Don't lash out! Remember, its a PERSONALITY TEST. They will criticize all your answers so just stay calm. Ask questions to the person doing the interview.
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1:1 Tech interview - They will GRILL you on your resume. So don't lie on your resume and make sure you know your resume back and forth (remember to bring copies of your resume with you). They will also ask you about questions that you might not be familiar with. Don't worry! Just say "I don't know" and you will be fine as long as you don't bs your answer. Ask questions to the person doing the interview.
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1:1 with Recruiter - Just be straight forward on how you found the interviews to be and some feedback on what could be changed. They will answer questions you might want to ask them so this will be the perfect timing. They won't tell your salary, but everybody gets paid the same.
After.......
Go back to the room with all your peers and have lunch and then to the airport back to your university which a limo will pick you up.
For TECH ANALYST & SOFTWARE TESTING: You will get a reply within 2 weeks or less if you got the position or not through email. Then a recruiter will call you and talk about how much your salary will be and the benefits and perks you will get.
For INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS ANALYST: You will get an email or something in 2 weeks or less for a third interview on the phone. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR RESUME VERY VERY WELL. It will be like 30 min interview.
Next day or a few days later, they will send you an email saying if you got the job or not. If you did, the recruiter will call you some x days to talk about how much your salary will be and the benefits and perks you will get.
There process is very organized and fast response in terms of interviews and if you get accepted or not, just to let you know. Good Luck and hope this will be valid for you guys.
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Negotiation Details
Since we are freshers, we can't negotiate salary! So don't bother.
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Programmer Analyst Trainee at Cognizant Tech Solutions
Posted Jan 28, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 in Pune (India) (took a day)
There is 1 screening test (Aptitude test) which is followed by 1:1 interview.
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Negotiation Details
I was selected for on campus placement. So the package was fixed for all students.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Consultant at Cognizant Tech Solutions
Posted Jan 27, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 in Teaneck, NJ (took a day)
Had to go over my background, for business consulting - they were looking client exposure.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Software Engineer at Cognizant Tech Solutions
Posted Jan 22, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 (took 1 week)
1. They won't check Current CTC before calling for interview
2. After all rounds then finally HR round
3. Lots of bargaining starts
can offer what you are getting now..
whatever we ask they say too high
Never attend their interview until unless they are okey with your expected salary
Interview Questions
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Human Resources Recruiter at Cognizant Tech Solutions
Posted Jan 19, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 (took 2 months)
Process is a bit lengthy and requires patience on candidate's part. Mine began with an initial phone screen then an "interview day" (meeting several people at a single location). Later, I met with the VP over lunch. It took a little over a week to receive a written offer once we had come to a verbal agreement and I had submitted the requested documentation (references, W2, paystubs, etc.). The company is VERY thorough in its hiring process!
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Negotiation Details
TOUGH! If they offer $100 and you want $150, prepare to accept $110. This company has been successful, in part, by controlling fixed costs (inclusing salaries). Now that I've been here a while, I can attest that bonuses are lucrative. Joining required a leap of faith and confidence in your own abilities to succeed (and be rewarded for your success).
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Technology Solutions Analyst at Cognizant Tech Solutions
Posted Jan 15, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 3 days)
There were a few interviews, first there was a 1:1 interview to get general knowledge about me and then there were 3 1:1 interviews in their office in Chicago, which they paid for and everything. One was a technical interview which actually asked a lot of things I was not expecting. Such as the job description made it seem like it would be a software based IT job. However there were questions on routers, relational databases and software development timeline. In all honesty I don't think they knew where they wanted to place me so they were trying to cover all their bases and would place where they saw fit. The next was a behavioral interview which was basically how would you handle this situation and then the 3rd was an interview with the recruiter.
They took forever to get back to me and made it seem like I had the job only to then tell me 2 weeks down the road that they were not offering me the job. All in all they were nice however they should get back to people sooner and didn't seem very organized as to where they would place me.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Programmer Analyst at Cognizant Tech Solutions
Posted Jan 13, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took 2 days)
I was interviewed long back and it was an average interview
Interview Questions
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I got the interview through a College or University.
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