I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cognizant in Dec 2019
Interview
Two Steps
- Technical Interview - Basic questions like tell me about yourself?, what are your strengths?. Discussed degree project and other technical questions, based on my degree, were asked.
- HR Interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself?
Explain your project?
How is your project useful in the current market?
Went smooth, with an quick introduction followed by questions from my domain of interest and then about my projects done, internship and experience and how to handle real world scenarios
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Cognizant (Pune)
Interview
Interview was based on cluster and my cluster was java
basically they are asking about java, OOPs, MySQL, Netwoking and projects.
Explain the project in depth. Also ready for counter the questions.
The interview process consisted of an online assessment followed by a technical and HR interview. The technical round focused on programming fundamentals, object-oriented concepts, database basics, and problem-solving skills. The interviewer was friendly and asked questions based on my resume, projects, and academic background. The HR round included questions about my career goals, strengths, willingness to relocate, and reasons for joining Cognizant. Overall, the process was smooth and well-organized.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q1: Tell me about yourself.
How did you answer?
I introduced myself, discussed my educational background, technical skills, projects, internships, and career interests.
Q2: Explain one of your projects.
How did you answer?
I explained the project's objective, technologies used, my role, challenges faced, and the final outcome.
Q3: What is the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases?
How did you answer?
I explained that SQL databases use structured tables and predefined schemas, while NoSQL databases are more flexible and suitable for unstructured data.
Q4: Why do you want to join Cognizant?
How did you answer?
I mentioned Cognizant's learning opportunities, global presence, innovative projects, and career growth prospects.
Q5: Are you willing to relocate and work in shifts?
How did you answer?
Yes, I expressed my flexibility regarding relocation and work schedules.