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Updated 17 Dec 2024

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user image samyuktha anumolu

posted on 11 Aug 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2023.

2 Interview Rounds

1

One-on-one Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self Introduction
  • Q2. Basics questions on technical
2

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL coding questions like 2nd highest salary

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well

Associate Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 12 Sep 2023

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

4 Interview Rounds

1

Resume Shortlist Round

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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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2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. About my job role and responsibilities
  • Q2. Job roles explained
3

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. About my job role and responsibilities
4

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident

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Associate Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. What is automation testing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well before interview and be strong on mentioned topics

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Feb 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

4 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

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2

Coding Test Round

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3

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. What are types of operator in python?
4

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell about a situation where you failed to complete the project in time,and how did you complete it.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Associate Interview Questions

user image J SHREE HARSHA

posted on 30 May 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Concept of Python(Multi threading,classes,fucntions) & sql question.

Associate Interview Questions

user image Priyanka Tiwari

posted on 23 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. What is OOPS in Java

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Associate Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 May 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Opps concept, collection based quesyion, wtitng string based coding

Associate Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Apr 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. what are the 4 main divisions in COBOL. Explain each 2. Explain VSAM Define? 3. what is the purpose of file status clause in Select statement

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview was for the Mainframe Developer role.
Most questions were related to VSAM, JCL, Cobol, and DB2.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions

user image Sumithra RKS

posted on 26 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics Coding concept

Associate Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Feb 2024

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jan 2024.

1 Interview Round

1

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic spark question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - just clear the basics

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Associate interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant Associate 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 Project Management, Project Planning, Test Cases, Test Strategy and Unit Testing.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Associate interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Associate interview -

  1. How to decide whether to use "call" or "apply" in javascri...read more
  2. you have a train booking system.what will be the primary feature you will te...read more
  3. What is class, encapsulation and other feature of O...read more
How long is the Cognizant Associate interview process?

The duration of Cognizant Associate interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Interview Process at Cognizant Associate

based on 136 interviews in last 1 year

3 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round 1
  • Technical Round 2
  • HR Round
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People are getting interviews through

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46%
17%
7%
6%
6%
6%
12% candidates got the interview through other sources.
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