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Cognizant Consultant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 19 Nov 2024

Top Cognizant Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Where do you see Indian pharma companies in the next decade? What are their expansion plans? Questions were based mostly on the consulting projects that I mentioned in th ...read more
  • Q2. What are the pros and cons of being a generic manufacturer vis a vis a non generic manufacturer?
  • Q3. How do profit percentages vary in manufacturing a generic vs a non-generic drug?
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Cognizant Consultant Interview Experiences

31 interviews found

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user image Vamsi Krishna

posted on 19 Nov 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Good enough and it’s through online

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Same as of the previous round

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Same though online as previously mentioned

Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Intro about you
  • Q2. Projects related questions

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user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Lean Six sigma Questions
  • Q2. Questions from how how the roadmap of how testing is conducted , which documents are drafted etc..

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident , Be charming , Be prepared with all the relevant questions about the things mentioned in the CV

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user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Aug 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How would you design db for Pas
  • Ans. 

    Design a database for Pas

    • Identify the entities involved in the Pas system (e.g. patients, appointments, doctors)

    • Create tables for each entity with relevant attributes (e.g. patient table with name, age, contact info)

    • Establish relationships between tables using foreign keys (e.g. appointment table linked to patient and doctor tables)

    • Consider normalization to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity

    • Include indexes fo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Parameters for UE
  • Ans. 

    Parameters for UE refer to the specific criteria or variables used to evaluate user experience.

    • Parameters can include factors like ease of use, efficiency, satisfaction, and effectiveness.

    • Examples of parameters for UE evaluation may include task completion time, error rate, and user feedback.

    • Parameters can be both qualitative and quantitative in nature.

  • Answered by AI

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user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Oct 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Case study round
2 cases

Round 2 - Case Study 

5+ mini scenario based questions

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Share real life work examples of topics

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Even if they ghost you can't do anything. Sp just take the experience and learn from questions asked. Interviewers are expert.

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user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How are you mate
  • Q2. Tell me your introduction

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user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Jul 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All about banking
  • Q2. Situation based questions
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situation based questions

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user image Sujit Surendran

posted on 15 Jul 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Please walk me through your resume
  • Q2. Questions on Agile and Scrum
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Have you written white papers? What and why ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have written white papers on various topics related to consulting services.

    • I have written white papers on topics such as market research, strategic planning, and organizational development.

    • White papers are important in the consulting industry as they showcase expertise, thought leadership, and provide valuable insights to clients.

    • I have written white papers to educate clients on industry trends, best practices, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain Oil and Gas Domain BPM
  • Ans. 

    Oil and Gas Domain BPM involves optimizing business processes in the oil and gas industry to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

    • Oil and gas companies use BPM to streamline operations such as drilling, production, and distribution.

    • BPM helps in managing regulatory compliance and safety standards in the industry.

    • Automation of processes like inventory management and maintenance scheduling can be achieved through BPM in oi

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. HR round and Salary expectations
  • Q2. Hobbies, Excel and PowerPoint Competency

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare as per the JD. Domain experience is a plus.

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Apr 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hello world questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ravi Muthyala

posted on 27 Oct 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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. What is the modern data warehouse
  • Ans. 

    The modern data warehouse is a cloud-based platform that combines data storage, processing, and analytics in one solution.

    • Utilizes cloud computing for scalability and flexibility

    • Integrates data from various sources for a unified view

    • Supports real-time data processing and analytics

    • Offers advanced analytics capabilities like machine learning and AI

    • Examples: Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, Snowflake

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Which components of PBI
  • Ans. 

    Components of PBI include Power Query, Data Model, and Report Layout.

    • Power Query is used to import and transform data from various sources.

    • Data Model allows users to create relationships between tables and define calculations.

    • Report Layout involves designing the visual representation of data using charts, graphs, and tables.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Tejaswi Divya

posted on 10 Oct 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Fiori related Questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Discussion

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Consultant interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are One-on-one Round, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant Consultant 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 Business Process Modeling, Requirement Gathering, Market Research, Consulting and Engagement Management.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Consultant interview?

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

  1. Where do you see Indian pharma companies in the next decade? What are their exp...read more
  2. What are the pros and cons of being a generic manufacturer vis a vis a non gene...read more
  3. How do profit percentages vary in manufacturing a generic vs a non-generic dr...read more

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Cognizant Consultant Interview Process

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3 Interview rounds

  • Resume Shortlist Round
  • HR Round - 1
  • HR Round - 2
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