Programmer/Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Programmer/Analyst roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Cognizant overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Cognizant as a Programmer/Analyst according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
Skills test: 33%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Cognizant (Pune) in Apr 2021
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you have to pass an aptitude exam to be eligible for an interview. 3 Round interview process 2 rounds Technical and 1 HR.you have to pass an aptitude exam to be eligible for an interview. 3 Round interview process 2 rounds Technical and 1 HR.