Application Process & Interviews at Cognizant Australia

Quiz interview, video interview.

Several over the phone conversations, virtual meetings/assessments, video recording of answering questions.

A technical test, an HR phone interview, and an online face-to-face interview with a manager within the company.

Interview went very smooth, assessment questions are reasonable and related to the role hired

I had about 2-3 Interviews, I completed about 2-3 assessments.

Started with aptitude tests, then had a conversation with a member of HR. The next step was an interview with a senior member of the staff and then all done.

Video interview + HR interview + Case study interview = the process overall was long, but it was clear and what was needed to be done was well explained.

In the video interview I was asked about my experience at university with projects.

Case study based, personality based, and work experience based

Some technical questions relating to resume. Previous experience and University related courses and projects.

Why joining Cognizant? When is your past project experience?

Experience, Work ethic, Hobbies and Talents.

Case study interview was based on a case study, so the questions were related to finding and recommending a solution. HR interview - it didn't feel like questions, it was more of a conversation with the interviewer about why I'm interested in this field, why I want to work in Cognizant etc. Behavioral questions.

Study on the company.

Case study preparation and how to explain real world experience in a succinct and meaningful manner, i.e., using STAR method.

For consulting applications and interviews, prepare for case interviews and understand the methods to tackle them. On the other hand, understand the current tech landscape at a high level, and be prepared to merge understandings of both topics into case scenarios.

Follow up on interviews and contacts. Understand consulting and technology services, and what they entail. Emphasis on wanting to be continuously learning and developing in your field.

Understand what the company does and how to apply the skills you have for the company.

Don't worry about being an IT expert necessarily

Go through what is written on your resume and be prepared for questions in related to it. Do background check of the company, understand why you wanted to join the company.

Do your research and be clear on what career path you want to get into.

Prepare a STAR tool box (Google it). Remember that you are talking to people during the interview. Don't downplay your strengths

Read about the company, and what they do. Give clear answers to the questions. Be confident in your answers.