I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bengaluru) in Sep 2024
Interview
I was shortlisted for the role of Programmer trainee in 2024 at cognizant. After aptitude test and communication round there was an technical and HR combined interview, which was not that difficult. I had got the following questions
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Question 1
Self introduction
Interests
About my recent internship
Projects
And some technical questions regarding python and DBMS, SQL etc.
Will I b able to relocate.
And that's it.
The interview process had three rounds, and each stage went smoothly. The technical discussion, system design review, and HR conversation were all comfortable and positive. Overall, the experience felt structured, professional, and encouraging.
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Question 1
Coding question and other basic technical questions
The interview process was well-structured and organized. It started with an online aptitude and coding test covering logical reasoning, pseudocode, and basic programming questions. Those who cleared it were invited for a technical discussion focused on Java, OOPs, and SQL concepts. The final round was an HR interview that assessed communication skills and basic project understanding. The overall experience was smooth, and the interviewers were polite and helpful throughout the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you explain the OOPs concepts in Java with real-time examples
Communication
Tech game
Technical interview hr
All rounds were pretty basic and easy to crack. the aptitude was a bit on the tougher side, but manageable. Basic oops and resume based questions
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Question 1
Oops pillars
Project based and programming language based some sql and some eady programming questions