Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 62% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Manager roles take an average of 35 days to get hired, when considering 50 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 Manager according to 50 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 21%
Background check: 17%
One on one interview: 15%
Skills test: 14%
Group panel interview: 10%
Drug test: 8%
Personality test: 5%
Presentation: 5%
Other: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant in Jan 2013
Interview
Hiring Manager and Business Manager, one followed by the other. Two levels from the Business side. Emphasis on previous experience and specific skill sets.
Location preference is key. Local preferred.
Ability to multi-task is scrutinized, and evidence will be helpful. Referral plays a positive part.
Salary negotiations proceed on a as-is plus basis; good room for negotiations. Reference checks are requested, but not mandatory.
All initial rounds were on phone, and the final round was a one on one
2 rounds , asked specific questions how handle client why you are quitting, smooth expericne
all on phone and video no onsite call. organized interview and quick follow up. recriutre is very responsive and flexibel
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
why you are quiting and excited to join us
what is past expericne and how it ifitted
Skill Test followed by two rounds of interview by the Senior Leadership. Overall the entire process was transparent and the HR coordinator provided timely update on status of the application.
multiple rounds of interviews, many technical questions. Multiple location of interviews across multiple levels of technical and management. Asked questions on raw analysis, technical analysis project mgmt and quality control.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The 3 men in a boat question when you have only 2 places