Great place to get started - Senior Associate Cognizant Employee Review

5.0
Dec 3, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is a great place to start in your career. A lot of opportunity for training, and gaining experience and skills in a wide range of areas.

Cons

I joined as an experienced professional. I feel completely ignored. I have never spoken to my manager (even when I have asked to speak with him), yet he has written my reviews. I find the environment to be chaotic. They are constantly pushing training and development without providing the requirements up front. You are alerted of requirements via email shortly before it is due. Global Service desk provides 'stock' answers as if from a rule book. They don't help solve problems, they read the most likely solution from a book. The unlimited sick leave policy and small allotment of PTO encourages poor work ethic. Some people use a lot of sick leave all year and then in December they suddenly have vacation days that they must before year end.

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5.0
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Pros

Variety of technology stack and project and lot of learning options.

Cons

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1.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

"India-first mentality." The company says it wants to work with people across the Americas and Europe, but many decisions still seem to follow an Indian way of operating without properly considering local labor laws, regulations, and workplace expectations. There are serious concerns about job stability. The company frequently praises itself for creating employment opportunities, but at the same time, it appears to be bringing more employees from India into U.S. roles while letting go of people from the Americas and Europe who have contributed to the company. This creates uncertainty and raises questions about the company's commitment to its existing workforce. Every meeting seems to be focused on AI : AI this, AI that, AI everywhere. Employees are constantly asked to complete AI related training and adapt to AI initiatives, while at the same time letting people go so they can afford AI. Compensation is another area that needs improvement. After my contributions and time with the company, my last salary increase was only $20, which felt extremely discouraging and showed a lack of appreciation for employees' efforts.

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