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Cognizant Instructional Designer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 27 Sep 2024

Cognizant Instructional Designer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced instructional designer with a passion for creating engaging and effective learning experiences.

    • Over 5 years of experience in designing and developing instructional materials

    • Skilled in using various e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate

    • Strong understanding of instructional design theories and adult learning principles

    • Proven track record of improving learner engagement an...

  • Answered by AI
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The test was on Instructional designing scenario-based

Round 2 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. What is your family background?
  • Q4. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q6. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go for it opportunities doesn't knock the door twice

Instructional Designer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in Deloitte
Q1. Come up with a scenario and how will you design an elearning mate ... read more
Q2. Why do you want to do instructional design
Q3. Difference between content writer and instructional designer?
Q4. Which ID models and theories have you used while working on an e- ... read more
Q5. What is your approach towards storyboarding different types of co ... read more

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Assignment 

You are asked to create a story board for shared content.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the most essential skill that an instructional designer should possess?

I was interviewed in Apr 2022.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Whats the process you follow for creating training material
  • Ans. 

    The process for creating training material involves analyzing needs, designing content, developing materials, and evaluating effectiveness.

    • Analyze training needs and objectives

    • Design instructional content and structure

    • Develop training materials (e.g., presentations, videos, handouts)

    • Incorporate interactive elements and multimedia

    • Review and revise materials based on feedback

    • Evaluate effectiveness through assessments and

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and positive.
Be prepared to share your positives and negatives.
Keep your calm.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are the different learning models?
  • Ans. 

    Learning models are frameworks or theories that describe how people learn and process information.

    • Behaviorism: focuses on observable behaviors and reinforcement

    • Cognitivism: emphasizes mental processes like memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking

    • Constructivism: learners construct knowledge through experiences and reflection

    • Connectivism: learning is distributed across networks of people and technology

    • Andragogy: th...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and read a little about the learning models.
They are looking for people who are willing to learn.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning and Grammar Questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is instructional designing?
  • Ans. 

    Instructional designing is the process of creating educational materials and experiences to facilitate learning.

    • Analyzing learners' needs and characteristics

    • Developing learning objectives and outcomes

    • Designing instructional materials and activities

    • Implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of the instruction

  • Answered by AI

I was interviewed in Apr 2022.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Whats the process you follow for creating training material
  • Ans. 

    The process for creating training material involves analyzing needs, designing content, developing materials, and evaluating effectiveness.

    • Analyze training needs and objectives

    • Design instructional content and structure

    • Develop training materials (e.g., presentations, videos, handouts)

    • Incorporate interactive elements and multimedia

    • Review and revise materials based on feedback

    • Evaluate effectiveness through assessments and

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and positive.
Be prepared to share your positives and negatives.
Keep your calm.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectations
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

It was a story boarding round.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All about the core of ID processess.

I applied via campus placement at Amity School of Engineering, Noida and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

GD topics are not as such well defined & it change over the course of current events, actions etc. What's important is how much knowledge you have on a given GD topic.

Your language should be well articulated, simple, thoughtful & easy to understand.

Your points should be based on facts and not assumptions.

You should be adaptable enough to accommodate good ideas with some corrections if required

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

1-hour exam with 60 questions on middle school maths & logical reasoning. try to keep the usage of pen to the minimum.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confidant and show the willingness to join the company

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Instructional Designer interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Aptitude Test, HR and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Cognizant Instructional Designer 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 Instructional Design, Storyboarding, Captivate, Content Development and Technical Writing.

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