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Cognizant HR Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 30 Aug 2024

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HR Manager Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 21 Apr 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2021. 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. How to manage conflicts?
  • Ans. 

    Managing conflicts requires active listening, empathy, and effective communication.

    • Identify the root cause of the conflict

    • Encourage open communication and active listening

    • Find common ground and work towards a mutually beneficial solution

    • Use empathy to understand the other person's perspective

    • Establish clear expectations and boundaries

    • Seek mediation or involve a neutral third party if necessary

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest with your answers. If you are not aware of concepts, it is ok to accept and take it as an area of improvement

HR Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical interview with HR leader
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical interview with HR leader
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral interview with recruiter

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be you, don't fake, market yourself for current role

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HR Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 28 Jun 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did u join our company
  • Q2. Why did you working in our company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company gd skills nd good improvement in this company

HR Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 12 Oct 2022

I applied via campus placement at Narsee Monjee Institute Of Management Studies (NMIMS) and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Tell me about your final project
  • Q3. What’s your favourite subject

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself. Don’t try to talk anything that’ll counter your resume.

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 (1)

 HR Intern

 (1)

 HR Assistant

 (1)

HR Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Apr 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you manage conflicts?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be open if you are not aware of concepts

HR Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Apr 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you manage conflicts?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be open if you are not aware of concepts

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Logical reasoning and quantitative appititude

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Related today environment like AI.

Round 3 - HR 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self?
  • Q2. Why are you become as an HR?
  • Q3. Why should are hire you?
  • Q4. Situational based questions.
  • Q5. What is your strength and weakness?
  • Q6. Why do you choose MBA?
  • Q7. Describe your one failed scenario?
  • Q8. Behavioral based questions.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Vaageswari Institute of Management Sciences, Karimnagar and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Human resource management processes?
  • Ans. 

    Human resource management processes involve activities such as recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and employee relations.

    • Recruitment: Attracting, selecting, and hiring employees.

    • Training and Development: Providing opportunities for employees to enhance their skills and knowledge.

    • Performance Evaluation: Assessing employees' performance and providing feedback.

    • Employee Relations: Managing relationships between...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. HR management advantages?
  • Ans. 

    HR management provides various advantages such as improved employee performance, compliance with laws and regulations, and strategic workforce planning.

    • Enhanced employee performance through effective recruitment, training, and development programs

    • Ensuring compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies

    • Strategic workforce planning to align human resources with organizational goals

    • Creating a positive work c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. HR management disadvantages?
  • Ans. 

    HR management has disadvantages such as potential conflicts, high costs, and legal risks.

    • Potential conflicts between employees and management

    • High costs associated with recruitment, training, and retention

    • Legal risks related to compliance with labor laws and regulations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Human resources organization?
  • Q5. HR management difference?
  • Ans. 

    HR management involves overseeing the human resources functions within an organization, while HR development focuses on developing the skills and capabilities of employees.

    • HR management involves tasks such as recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations.

    • HR development focuses on training and development programs, career planning, and succession planning.

    • HR management is more focused on the day-...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This job opportunities employee work development and good experience.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself and about your schooling
  • Q2. Y u want to join your campany
  • Ans. 

    I am excited about the company's innovative approach to HR and its commitment to employee development.

    • I am impressed by the company's reputation for fostering a positive work culture.

    • I believe my skills and experience align well with the company's values and goals.

    • I am eager to contribute to the company's growth and success.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - communication
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the qualification
  • Q2. What is next five years of your position

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant HR Manager interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Resume Shortlist, One-on-one Round and HR.
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