Quick interview about Python and SQL. Interviewer permitted use of internet and AI. Questions were not difficult in the first place. I got some questions wrong and the interviewer helped me out.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They gave an example of a SQL database with different classrooms with different students and asked how I would sort the students by classroom.
The process was clear and easy to understand - it included 3 steps: an introduction round, then a technical round, which had a task that had to be completed, and then a final HR round.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Jan 2026
Interview
The interview process was quick, smooth, and well organized, with clear and transparent communication at every stage. It consisted of two technical interview rounds that were structured, relevant to the role, and focused on practical knowledge. The interviewers were supportive, and the overall experience was comfortable and straightforward.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a Trigger in SQL?
Difference between BEFORE and AFTER trigger?