I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai)
Interview
Majority of the time profiles are picked from consulting agency, sometimes senior profiles thru linkedIn. Profile will be process only after validating (quick background) on employee and employer. There will be 2-3 level, may be 4 for senior profiles.
Interview will be only based on what you mentioned in your profile.
Better you nego better salary and designation when you enter, because there wont be much change for next 2-3 years after you joined.
R1 - HR-Recruiter
R2a&b - Team Round ( can be split in to two, Technical and subject related)
R3 - Manager Round ( Mostly high level and behavioural)
R4 - In person Round ( Can be optional)
R5 - HR- Manager (Salary discussion & start date)
Multiple round process with technical and functional round of interviews.
Involving 3 rounds of technical interviews with senior directors and AD.
HR round for offer discussion with very lengthy process of background checks and verification
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Jersey City, NJ) in Jun 2022
Interview
Seamless and very transparent. HR is very coordinated with timely communications. Transparency in salary and benefits is good. The process is also timely and don’t take a longer period. Overall a good interview process