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Updated 2 Mar 2024

Cognizant Assistant Team Leader Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Describe previous job role and responsibilities
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Team management and project handling under pressure
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Experience review and additional domain knowledge questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion and DOJ

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be knowledgeable about the work domain and able to speak at length or express the outcome without rushing.
Highlight your experience as a good team player and leader with significant awards and recognition
Prepare to answer how to handle challenging work decisions.

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2023. 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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding only process and leadership quality
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About my experience which i have
  • Q2. Leader ship quality and team managing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Not at all confirmed they confirmed about the job roll

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

About software knowledge, past experience

  • Q1. Knowledge about physics
  • Q2. Fluid mechanics , Thermodynamics

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare about Physics , basic Designing process. Past experience
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jan 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. Are you fresher or experienced
  • Q2. Where did you work previously?
Round 3 - About Languages, computer know 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you fresher or experienced one?
  • Q2. What is your job role
  • Q3. How much salary you got in the previous company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confidently introduce your skills to the HR.
Show your patience,elaborate your skills and how you are going to use them for company growth

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: A telephonic of technical round basics about C concepts and Embedded C Concepts in order to call for next round .

I was interviewed in Apr 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Java questions...
  • Q2. Tell me about urself and about us family and all
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with a passion for coding and problem-solving. My family is supportive and has always encouraged my career in tech.

    • Experienced software developer

    • Passionate about coding and problem-solving

    • Supportive family that encourages my career in tech

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Easy questions are there
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 90

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 12 members are there only 9 got selected
Tips: Be confident in urself and specially work in Communication skills
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asking all the concepts of Java like oops collections threads
Tips: Prepare well on Java

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Everything was Gud but due to my certificate problem I got rejected.. Otherwise everything is good.
Tips: Be confident

College Name: C. V. Raman College of Engineering

Interview Preparation Tips

College Name: Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. Hobbies: Drawing. Asked about drawing and pencil shading. Draw in next 5 mins something great to impress me else rejected
  • Q2. Sketch my face
  • Q3. If you are told to do a job of a peon for the company will you?
  • Q4. Remove all the pcs from the lab and keep in other lab RIGHT NOW?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I can remove all the pcs from the lab and keep them in another lab right now.

    • Ensure all the necessary equipment and tools are available for the move

    • Coordinate with the lab staff to ensure a smooth transition

    • Label and document each PC for easy identification and setup in the new lab

    • Ensure proper packaging and handling to prevent any damage during the move

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Impress me with your talents
  • Q6. If a person asks you on a construction site to pick up bricks will you?
  • Q7. How crazy are you?
  • Q8. Show me how crazy are you in next 5 mins?
  • Q9. Write down Fibonacci series and also explain pseudo code for it?
  • Ans. 

    Fibonacci series is a sequence of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.

    • The first two numbers of the series are always 0 and 1

    • The next number is the sum of the previous two numbers

    • The series goes on infinitely: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, ...

    • Pseudo code: 1. Initialize variables a=0, b=1, c=0 2. Print a and b 3. Repeat steps 4-6 until desired number of terms 4. c=a+b 5. Pr

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Write algorithm for matrix multiplication?
  • Ans. 

    Algorithm for matrix multiplication

    • Create a result matrix with dimensions of the two input matrices

    • Iterate through each row and column of the result matrix

    • For each element in the result matrix, multiply corresponding row in first matrix with corresponding column in second matrix

    • Add the products obtained in the previous step to get the final value for the element

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Explain your project and which algorithm you used in it. Why that algorithm?
  • Ans. 

    I worked on a project that involved sentiment analysis of customer reviews using Naive Bayes algorithm.

    • The project involved collecting customer reviews from various sources.

    • Preprocessing the data by removing stop words, stemming, and tokenizing.

    • Used Naive Bayes algorithm for sentiment analysis.

    • The algorithm was chosen because of its simplicity and effectiveness in text classification tasks.

    • The accuracy of the model was

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Confused

If they say do you have any questions?
NEVER ASK about your performance in that round.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Good
Tips: Interview depends on your basic knowledge

Skills: Presence Of Mind, Technical Skills, Analytical Skills
College Name: Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology
Motivation: Got rejected for TCS aptitude.
Funny Moments: Whole HR interview

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. Talk about your BE project?
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based project management system for a construction company.

    • Used PHP and MySQL for backend development

    • Implemented user authentication and authorization

    • Designed a responsive UI using Bootstrap

    • Integrated Google Maps API for location tracking

    • Enabled file uploads and downloads for project documents

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. If you belong to EXTC, then why IT?
  • Ans. 

    EXTC and IT are not mutually exclusive fields. My knowledge in EXTC complements my skills in IT.

    • My knowledge in EXTC gives me a strong foundation in electronics and communication, which are essential in the IT industry.

    • I have also gained programming skills through my coursework and projects in EXTC.

    • IT is a rapidly growing field with a lot of opportunities, and I believe my skills and knowledge make me a strong candidat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Are you ok with relocation?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to relocation for the right opportunity.

    • I am willing to relocate for a position that aligns with my career goals

    • I am excited about the prospect of exploring a new city and culture

    • I am flexible and adaptable to new environments

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Which languages are you familiar with?
  • Ans. 

    I am familiar with several programming languages.

    • Java

    • Python

    • C++

    • JavaScript

    • SQL

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. BE project members and your guide
  • Q6. What/s the diffrencebetween leader and a manager
  • Ans. 

    A leader inspires and motivates while a manager plans and organizes.

    • Leaders focus on the big picture while managers focus on details

    • Leaders lead by example while managers delegate tasks

    • Leaders inspire and motivate while managers enforce rules and policies

    • Leaders are visionaries while managers are implementers

    • Examples of leaders: Steve Jobs, Martin Luther King Jr. Examples of managers: Tim Cook, COO of Apple

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Are you okay with relocation?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to relocation for the right opportunity.

    • I am willing to relocate for the right job opportunity

    • I am open to exploring new places and cultures

    • I understand that relocation may come with challenges, but I am prepared to face them

    • I am excited about the prospect of starting fresh in a new location

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What's the name of the person who took your technical interview?
  • Ans. 

    I'm sorry, I don't have that information.

    • N/A

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. How was the TCS aptitude test?
  • Ans. 

    The TCS aptitude test was challenging but fair.

    • The test covered a wide range of topics including math, logic, and English.

    • The questions were designed to test problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

    • Time management was crucial as there were many questions to answer in a limited time.

    • Overall, the test was a good indicator of one's aptitude for software engineering.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: pretty decent and interactive
Tips: be true, be yourself

General Tips: Do not fake a personality, be original. Avoid an answer if you have to, but , in an affirmative way.
Skills: Ability To Justify, Ability To Be Involved In Hands On Work, Ability To Deal Diplomatically, Ability To Convince
College Name: Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology
Funny Moments: The HR interviewer asked me the name of my tech interviewer.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Introduce Yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with 5 years of experience in developing web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.

    • 5 years of experience in software development

    • Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular

    • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. About Your Family
  • Q3. About MindTree
  • Q4. Why MindTree?
  • Ans. 

    MindTree's focus on innovation, culture of learning, and diverse opportunities make it an ideal fit for my career growth.

    • Strong focus on innovation and cutting-edge technologies

    • Culture of continuous learning and development

    • Diverse opportunities for growth and career advancement

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Plans for Higher Study
  • Ans. 

    I am currently focusing on gaining practical experience in the software engineering field, but I may consider pursuing higher studies in the future.

    • Currently focusing on gaining practical experience in software engineering

    • Open to considering higher studies in the future

    • Higher studies could include a Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. About Relocation
  • Q7. Any Question?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: First round was aptitude test organised by our college through AMCAT
It had 4 section –
1. English – 25 questions (25 minutes)
2. Quantitative – 25 questions (35 minutes)
3. Technical – 25 questions (35 minutes)
4. Logical – 24 questions (35 minutes)
Practice previous Amcat papers. Technical was mostly from data structure and algorithm. There were very basic questions from Operating System and SQL. Each section had individual cut off . It was adaptive test so you can not go back to your previous answer.
Tips: If you are good in basics then you can easily score well in AMCAT.There is no negative marking in AMCAT.You have to manage time as some of the questions are lengthy.Follow R.S.Aggarwal book.
Topics to concentrate for Quantative:
· Time and Work
· Pipes and Cisterns
· Problems on Trains
· Boats and Streams
· Calendar and Clocks
· Probability
· Ratios and Percentage
· Number systems

Logical Ability
Analogy Pattern Recognition
Classification Pattern Recognition
Coding Pattern Recognition
Number Series Pattern Recognition
Direction sense, Blood relations, CDL
Puzzles, Logical word sequence
Selection decision table
Data sufficiency
Objective reasoning

English:

Synonyms/Antonyms/Word Meaning (Vocabulary)
Complete the Sentence (Grammar)
Spot error/Correct sentence (Grammar/sentence construction)
Sentence Ordering (Comprehension skills)
Questions based on passage (Comprehension skills)
Duration: 130 minutes
Total Questions: 99

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Eligibility Criteria:

10th and 12th percentage - 65%
Aggregate of 60% in Engineering (BE / B.Tech/MCA only)
Please note the percentage calculation in case of CGPA:
Total marks obtained from in all the subjects from the first to last semester divided by total of maximum marks in all the subjects from first to last semester.
Candidates need to clear all exams before joining & should come with Degree Certificates
At the time of recruitment, Mindtree allow candidates to appear for the selection/interview process if they have less than 2 backlogs
Only Students from circuit branches can take part in the Mindtree selection process (branches mentioned below) :-
Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics
Electronics and Electricals
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electronics & Instrumentation
Electronics and telecommunication Engineering
Information Science
Information Technology
Instrumentation Engineering
Telecommunication
MCA

Round: Test
Experience: This round is elimination round and your programs will be considered for technical round. There were 2 C/C++/Java programming questions and you need to type the program, compile and submit. Some hints will be on the screen. This test is conducted by Aspiring Minds. You have to focus on basics programming. There were two questions.One question from pattern printing and other one from array/pointer/String.
Tips: Focus on basic programming
Duration: 20 minutes
Total Questions: 2

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Thorough discussion about the projects. My major work was on Advance Java, so the interviewer kept on grilling me. Questions on the database, challenges faced, control flow were asked. She even asked me about the implementation of my project. The interview ended with some questions on OOPs concepts.
Tips: Prepare both the programs which have been asked in Programming test. You are surely going to face this question. Prepare well with Logics.Apart from that you need to focus on C/Data Structure/DBMS/Basics of Operating System/Basics of OOPS.

C- Pointer/Array/Strings/Structure/Union
Data Structure : Linked List/Stack/Tree/Sorting/Traversal/SEaching

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This was end of d interview, thankfully I was able to answer all of them. I was the first candidate to enter .

I hope all that I shared above could help you in your preparation. Be confident and give your best.
Tips: In HR round, questions are of fixed type. in every Interview So preparee it from Indiabix.

General Tips: Focus on basics. The "basic" is most difficult to cover :D So Prepare well and be Confident
Skill Tips: Confidence is the key in all interview
Skills: Smartness, Ability To Think Of Creative Solutions, Technical Skill, Confidence
College Name: B P Poddar Institute of management and technology

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