Programmer Analyst Trainee applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 89% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Programmer Analyst Trainee roles take an average of 6 days to get hired, when considering 328 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Cognizant overall takes an average of 17 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Cognizant as a Programmer Analyst Trainee according to 328 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 32%
Skills test: 20%
IQ intelligence test: 15%
Personality test: 12%
Background check: 7%
Presentation: 5%
Group panel interview: 5%
Drug test: 2%
Phone interview: 1%
Other: 1%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bengaluru) in Oct 2020
Interview
off campus recruitment
National level test contains aptitude( quantitative, logical, verbal)
Then interview round
Mostly based on resume and they see the grasping and learning ability of student. It is fine if you are not from it background but must have basic knowledge about any one language.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mostly on resume. We should know basic of any one coding language learn it, mention it and you will have great interview
Smooth interview process as well as it was very interesting with ample feedback at the end. I enjoyed the conversation a lot and coverted the interview and accepted the offer.
Introduction
Basic of Oops and Programming
2 Coding Questions
Reverse String and Number
Question on Java and SQL Spring Boot and Other programing related questions like hashing map vs hash table why they are used