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      Interview

      Mar 21, 2013
      Anonymous employee
      Plano, TX
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Plano, TX) in Aug 2012

      Interview

      Got a call from CTS HR and he asked for my updated resume, he said your interview will be scheduled soon. Waited for a week and got a unexpected call from a CTS recruiter and he started asking questions, Interview was ok. HR called d next day, said we will schedule a 2nd interview. same was postponed 3rice and finally happened one fine day .went good. Got update from HR that i might have 1 more round.

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      Format: Video call with a Senior Engineer. Details: Review of the code written in the assessment. You are asked to explain your logic and optimize it. Basic conceptual questions follow, covering topics like: Differences between interface and abstract classes. Basic SQL queries (Joins, Group By). Walkthrough of a college project mentioned on your resume. Duration: 45 to 60 minutes. 3. Managerial / Behavioral Interview (Round 2) Format: Video call with a Project Manager or Engineering Lead. Details: Discussion focused on soft skills, situational judgment, and cultural fit. Common questions include: "Tell me about a time you faced a challenge in a team project and how you resolved it." "Why do you want to join this company?" "How do you handle tight deadlines?" Duration: 30 to 45 minutes. 4. HR Discussion Format: Short phone call. Details: Discussion regarding company policies, location preferences, document verification, and basic salary expectations. Duration: 15 minutes.
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