Senior Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 72% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior Consultant roles take an average of 31 days to get hired, when considering 66 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 Senior Consultant according to 66 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 22%
One on one interview: 18%
Skills test: 11%
Background check: 10%
Drug test: 9%
Group panel interview: 8%
Presentation: 8%
Personality test: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Other: 1%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Kansas City, MO) in Feb 2024
Interview
The first was virtual with HR and then two separate follow ups with a manager and director. It was straight forward about my experience and specific questions about project work. It was more conversational and not very difficult.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Cognizant (Sydney)
Interview
Quite technical in terms of interview. Interviewer is also tech savvy which is good filtering candidates as they go. Also a good opportunity to prep and brush up skills that aligns with the job description.
It was an easy interview. First round was around case solving and behavioral question. Second round was with Reporting Manager, it revolved around fitment and willingness to join the role
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bengaluru)
Interview
The interview was structured. The interview was Properly scheduled and HR gave heads up on what to be expected during the interview. The interview started on time it had a good flow.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions about experience in open source compliance, experience in setting up open source programs and experience in Black Duck