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Cognizant Assistant Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 17 Aug 2024

Cognizant Assistant Manager Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

An appetite test is a type of assessment used to measure an individual's innate abilities, talents ,or skills in a specific area . It's designed to evaluate a person's potential to perform a perticular task,job,or function
Aptitude tests typically assess:
Cognitive abilities ( e.g. problem - solving, resoning memory )
Technical skills ( e.g. programming ,data analysis)
Creative abilities ( e.g. writting design)
Interpersonal skills ( e .g. teamwork, communication )
Numerical abilities ( e .g . Math, statistic)

Round 2 - Technical 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to a specific skills of field of expertise , especially one that requires, specialized training or knowledge
  • Q2. Knowing or concealed with applied and industrial sciences, such as engineering, technology and computer science.
  • Q3. Using of characterized by the use of technical methold , tools,or equipment
  • Q4. Skills or knowledge related to a specific field or industry such as IT , engineering,or healthcare.
  • Q5. Relating to the practical application Of scientific,or technological principals
  • Q6. Expertise in a particular area, like programming, data analysis , or digital marketing .
  • Q7. Use of specialized equipment, tools, or software
  • Ans. 

    I have experience using specialized equipment, tools, and software to improve operational efficiency and productivity.

    • Proficient in using POS systems for sales transactions

    • Skilled in operating inventory management software to track stock levels

    • Familiar with using power tools for maintenance and repairs

    • Experience with specialized medical equipment such as MRI machines or ultrasound devices

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Technical skills: proficiency in a specific area, like coding , or graphic design.
  • Q9. Technical knowledge - understanding of technical concept , theories, or principles .
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Writting code in a specific programing language.( e..g. python, java , javascript)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Enable your resume on job seekers. LinkedIn profile , and other social media platform accurately reflect your skills, experience and achivement.
Clarify identify the type of job your looking for and your long-term career aspirations.
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions from resume
  • Q2. Work Experience
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Scenario based question
  • Q2. Previous work experience
  • Q3. Management questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your best

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Experience details and stability questions
  • Q2. Basic questions like attrition, shrinkage
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction i.e journey till now
  • Q2. Why did you left last organisation
  • Q3. Operation questions like shrinkage attrition attendance
  • Q4. Scenario based questions on team management and shrinkage handling
Round 1 - Case Study 

Intensive study about a person, a group of people or a unit, which is aimed to generalize over several units'.1 A case study has also been described as an intensive, systematic investigation of a single individual, group, community or some other unit in which the researcher examines etc..

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

A discussion group is a group of individuals, typically who share a similar interest, who gather either formally or informally to discuss ideas, solve problems, or make comments.

Round 3 - Assignment 

A task or piece of work allocated to someone as part of a job or course of study.
"a homework assignment

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Relating to a particular subject, art, or craft, or its techniques. "technical terms" involving or concerned with applied and industrial sciences. "an important technical achievement"
Round 5 - Coding Test 

A coding interview, programming interview or Microsoft interview is a technical problem-based job interview technique to assess potential employees. ... Coding interviews test candidates' technical knowledge, coding ability, problem solving skills, and creativity, typically on a whiteboard.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nice and I need job
I will work from home
Partime job

Cognizant interview questions for designations

 Junior Assistant

 (1)

 Programme Assistant

 (1)

 Assistant Team Leader

 (1)

 Manager

 (11)

 Assistant System Engineer Trainee

 (3)

 Office Assistant Computer Operator

 (2)

 Account Assistant

 (2)

 Assistant Engineer

 (2)

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude and reasoning

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about your yourself? Requirements of your job?
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving team success.

    • Experience in managing teams and achieving targets

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions

    • Knowledge of industry trends and best practices

    • Proven track record of problem-solving and conflict resolution

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the best you can do for us?
  • Ans. 

    I can bring strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of driving results to the team.

    • Demonstrate my ability to lead and motivate a team towards achieving goals

    • Utilize my strategic thinking to identify opportunities for growth and improvement

    • Leverage my past successes in driving results and exceeding targets

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2017. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How much is the length of all India roads
  • Ans. 

    The length of all India roads is approximately 5.5 million kilometers.

    • The total length of all India roads is estimated to be around 5.5 million kilometers.

    • India has one of the largest road networks in the world.

    • The road network in India includes national highways, state highways, district roads, and village roads.

    • The length of national highways alone is over 100,000 kilometers.

    • The road infrastructure plays a crucial ro...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Experience

General Tips: Be specific and attentive
Skills: Analytical Skills, Leadership
Duration: <1 week

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Ratio analysis, credit analysis , case study

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be prepare with finance and accounting basics, credit analysis

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Your journey in IBM and most difficult time over there?
  • Ans. 

    I joined IBM as a fresh graduate and faced challenges adapting to the corporate environment.

    • Transitioning from a student to a professional was difficult

    • Learning to navigate the corporate culture and hierarchy was a challenge

    • Managing workload and expectations in a fast-paced environment was tough

    • Dealing with difficult clients or projects tested my problem-solving skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Your weakness and strength??
  • Ans. 

    My weakness is that I can be overly critical of myself, but my strength is my ability to adapt quickly to new situations.

    • Weakness: tend to be overly critical of myself

    • Strength: ability to adapt quickly to new situations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What if employee is not happy with your management,what will you do to motivate me??

I applied via Recruitment Consultant

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: Had to follow up with HR to remind them that I was interviewed that’s when Hr writes to operations manager to get the feedback.
After multiple follow ups HR gave the offer letter and forgot to delete trail mail.
It was approved by operations manager almost 3 weeks ago
Skills: Communication, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Decision Making Skills
Duration: 1-3 Months

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Assistant Manager interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, Coding Test and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant Assistant Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Denial Management, Revenue Cycle Management and US Healthcare.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Assistant Manager interview?

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