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Updated 19 Aug 2022

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2 interviews found

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Experience and scheduled call
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Validation deliverables
  • Q2. Software validation process
  • Q3. How to calculate Risk assessment
  • Ans. 

    Risk assessment is calculated by identifying potential risks, analyzing their likelihood and impact, and developing strategies to mitigate them.

    • Identify potential risks

    • Analyze the likelihood and impact of each risk

    • Develop strategies to mitigate or manage the risks

    • Assign a risk score based on the likelihood and impact

    • Regularly review and update the risk assessment

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Associate Project Lead interview:
  • Alm
  • URS
  • Risk Assessment
  • Functionality Testing
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please go through the details process of CSV validation of software, may ask questions on Deliverables such as URS, Regression testings etc.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Some questions related to Lightning Aura

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was good

Associate Project Lead Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in Cognizant
Q1. How to calculate Risk assessment
Q2. What projects in Machine Design have you executed
Q3. Coroutines in kotlin

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you describe your project management skills?
  • Q2. Tell ur experience and PMP frameworks
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Current roles nd responsibilities
  • Q2. Questions around your profile with real time scenarios
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial round
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. INterview was based on COre Java and J2EE.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions based on J2EE and Core Java
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Day to day activities in current project
  • Ans. 

    My day to day activities in the current project involve overseeing project progress, communicating with team members, and resolving any issues that arise.

    • Monitoring project timelines and milestones

    • Holding regular team meetings to discuss progress and address any challenges

    • Communicating with stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback

    • Identifying and resolving any issues or roadblocks that may impact project succ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Use case questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical civil engineering
  • Q2. Any civil engineering
  • Q3. Manager skill, how manage the man,money and material
  • Q4. Company benifits, minimum duration of work , with quality and maximum benefit to company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Quality work, be sincere in our work,
Complete the work within a time line.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectations
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situation based questions, your challanges
  • Ans. Explain how you resolved your challanges
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go well prepared

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. There also a similar questions Value add to organization Personal information
  • Q2. This is all about your skills and preference
  • Q3. Detail discussion about my skills Knowledge of Area of expertise Practical Question How we can add value add for organization Personal information and future learning path

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Pls aware on each and everything which you had mentioned
They can ask in detail with example
You should aware all associated skills also which co-relate with your skills

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Agile vs waterfall, benefits
  • Ans. 

    Agile and waterfall are two project management methodologies with different benefits.

    • Agile is more flexible and adaptable to changes in project requirements

    • Waterfall is more structured and predictable, making it easier to plan and manage timelines

    • Agile allows for faster delivery of working software and encourages collaboration between team members

    • Waterfall is better suited for projects with well-defined requirements an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Type of projects and challenges
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Risk management in all projects
  • Ans. 

    Risk management is crucial in all projects to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks.

    • Identify potential risks and their impact on the project

    • Assess the likelihood and severity of each risk

    • Develop a plan to mitigate or avoid risks

    • Monitor and review risks throughout the project

    • Examples of risks include budget overruns, delays, scope creep, and resource constraints

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Stakeholders and their management
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectations, why this company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Average complexity of the interview, be confident and honest about the work

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Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Associate Project Lead interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are HR and Technical.
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