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Updated 12 Apr 2022

Cognizant Data Research Analyst Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2021. 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 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. If I'm okay to work on client timings?
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Got questioned about skills mentioned in my CV.
  • Q2. Got questioned about ethical business views.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Data Research Analyst interview:
  • Communication Skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be who you are, and make sure to write stuff in cv only if you have it.

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you
  • Q2. What is notice period
  • Ans. 

    Notice period is the amount of time an employee must give before leaving a job.

    • Notice period is typically stated in the employment contract.

    • It allows the employer to find a replacement for the departing employee.

    • The length of notice period can vary depending on the company and position.

    • Some companies may require a notice period of 2 weeks, while others may require 1 month or more.

    • During the notice period, the employee ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is data base
  • Ans. 

    A database is a structured collection of data that is stored and organized for easy access and retrieval.

    • A database is used to store and manage large amounts of data.

    • It consists of tables, rows, and columns to organize data in a structured manner.

    • Examples of databases include MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What was visualization
  • Ans. 

    Visualization is the representation of data in a visual format, such as charts, graphs, and maps.

    • Visualization helps in understanding complex data by presenting it in a more digestible format

    • It can reveal patterns, trends, and outliers that may not be apparent in raw data

    • Examples include bar charts, pie charts, scatter plots, and heat maps

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Maths English and reasoning

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

The questions was a medium leetcode and several multiple choices. To anyone who has prepared it is doable and easy

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. The questions at this level depend on your resume , I was at school ay the time , so my first question was on my elective module , Machine learning
  • Q2. My projects and tech stacks I used- this was a very technical discuss.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You don't have to know everything but in a project you did , be ready to explain your choices and logic behind the process and data flows
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Presentation on disney and capgemini collaboration

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked for consulting experience which was not mentioned in the JD
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself and education
  • Q2. About technical skills
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Group discussion on technical topcis
  • Q2. Case study and solutions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Pharmacovigilance, clinical research

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About myself and about the pv and clinical research
  • Q2. Back group of our family and projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good luck

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction , qualification
  • Ans. My self KOLIMI ANILKUMAR I'm currently pursuing MBA in Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University ananthapur in the stream of business data analytics. With the percentage of 3 semester is 75%. My basic skills are power bi, ms Excel, data analyst in excel. Creating dashboards, innovative, learning, marketing, finance.
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for HCLTech Research Associate interview:
  • Power bi
  • Python
  • Excel
  • Communication Skills
  • Innovative
  • Marketing
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All job seekers must maintain the sufficient resume and need to learn the skills.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

Related to codeing
Mathematical question

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell about your previous intern?
  • Ans. 

    I have not had any previous research internships.

    • I have not had the opportunity to work as a research intern before.

    • However, I have gained research experience through coursework and independent projects.

    • For example, in my statistics class, I conducted a research project analyzing the relationship between income and education level.

    • Additionally, I have worked on a project analyzing the effectiveness of different marketi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How much comfortable are you with programming languages?
  • Ans. 

    I am very comfortable with programming languages.

    • Proficient in Java, Python, and C++

    • Experience with web development languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    • Familiarity with database languages like SQL

    • Comfortable with learning new programming languages quickly

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Know your resume well and prepare properly about your previous intern if any.

Skills:
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: I wanted to do an Industrial research intern.

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Data Research Analyst interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Resume Shortlist, HR and One-on-one Round.

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