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.
Campus interview given on online mode.
Asked questions related to previous work experience. and nothing else.
What ever was there on my resume, they verified of i know about it in detail.
Did not asked me anything out side my resume
I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant (Dublin, Dublin)
Interview
The interview mainly consists of 3 rounds
1. Screening Process - Where you connect with the HR to understand the interview process
2. 1 Technical Round - The technical round is mostly SQL codings, where they try to understand your approach.
3. Final HR Round - Final round is the discussion of your salary and other benefits
Format: Platform-based (e.g., HackerRank or LeetCode).
Details: 2-3 basic coding questions focusing on fundamental data structures (arrays, strings) and algorithms, along with a few multiple-choice questions on OOPs concepts, SQL, and basic networking.
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
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.