I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Dhanbād) in Jan 2020
Interview
Most of the questions were from Database, SQL. Also they asked OOPS concept. Questions related to my project. Interview was of around 30 min. Be thorough in basic coding question, basic SQL, OOPS concept and the project u have mentioned in your CV.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A simple query, basic of database, describe OOPS concept, details of your project
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Sep 2015
Interview
Very organized and always met the time and date that was specified. For the final round I had to travel to Chennai as my immediate manager was onsite. One disadvantage is, you can never meet the HR team, they are always available on calls alone.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
It was my immediate manager and one level above who interviewed me. They explained their current state/problem and asked me how I will go about contributing.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Toronto, ON) in Oct 2015
Interview
Easy to Average interview process. First telephonic then in 2 weeks in person interview. Telephonic was more to understand current work. In person interview was 50% semi technical and questions more on domain,other 50% time was on behavioral questions . Hiring process length was average (1 month) and HR was good in providing feedback and updating on every stage.