I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Pune) in Apr 2025
Interview
Scheduled 5 rounds of interviews in the span of 1.5 month
I got rejected in 6th round
1.5 months of hope wasted and it took 6 rounds to eliminate a candidate
No alternative role or project has been considered which disappoints.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Python programming and SQL query writing. All scenario based hands on.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bengaluru)
Interview
1) First round basic technical questions.
2) Second round basic technical questions with design and solutions.
3) Third round HR discussion about Salary, Grade and joining formalities.
4) Back ground verification
5) Offer rollout.
I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai)
Interview
Was little off the topic like what motto and why you are looking to move here etc which is irrelevant I felt. The job notification itself I would have mentioned that due to career progression I am looking for change
Architect applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 64% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Architect roles take an average of 22 days to get hired, when considering 11 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 Architect according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 32%
Background check: 21%
One on one interview: 11%
Presentation: 11%
Skills test: 11%
Drug test: 5%
Group panel interview: 5%
Other: 5%
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