I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Vancouver, BC) in Mar 2021
Interview
Intermediate Interview, starting with HR Round first and then the technical interview, asked to build a small Front end application in angular, after that some technical follow up questions. Technical round was with one senior developer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked to build a small Front end application in angular.
Follow up questions about directives, hooks and subscriptions
It's nice to have such great interview, but one thing i noticed in my interview is they may have less no.of job openings and the hr is very good ,all went good .
Initial Screening (Phone/Online):
This is a brief conversation (around 15-30 minutes) with a recruiter to discuss your resume, experience, and suitability for the role.
They might ask basic questions about your education, skills, and career goals.
Technical Phone Screen (Optional):
If your initial screening goes well, you might have a technical phone interview with a hiring manager or technical team member (30-45 minutes).
Expect questions on your technical skills and knowledge relevant to the specific job description. This could involve questions on programming languages, technologies, problem-solving approaches, and understanding of relevant industry practices.
On-site Interview (Optional):
If you pass the phone screens, you'll be invited for an on-site interview (usually 2-4 hours). This could involve meeting with multiple people, including:
Hiring managers
Technical team members (developers, testers, etc.)
HR representatives
The interview might involve a mix of question types:
Technical Questions: More in-depth discussions about your technical skills and knowledge related to the role, specific technologies, and general security concepts.
Behavioral Questions: Questions about your past experiences that assess your problem-solving skills, teamwork abilities, communication style, and approach to challenges. These might be phrased as "tell me about a time when..." scenarios.
Situational Questions: Hypothetical scenarios related to the job responsibilities to assess your thought process, decision-making skills, and ability to handle pressure.
HR Questions: Questions about your career goals, salary expectations, and overall fit with the company culture.