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      Applications Engineer Interview

      Dec 13, 2017
      Anonymous employee
      Chennai
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Feb 2016

      Interview

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      Applications Engineer Interview

      Mar 2, 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through university. I interviewed at Cognizant

      Interview

      Aptitude test is consisting of soft skills and reasoning. Second Round consists of programming including c,c++ pythonand strong programing Language. Once cleared HR round. You must be strong in all technical and aptitude questions and answer all questions faster.

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      Applications Engineer Interview

      Jan 13, 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through university. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Cognizant in Sep 2014

      Interview

      The process took 3 days. One day for written test and then 2 interview rounds on 3rd day. The test was of moderate level and was similar to any other apptitude test which included logical reasoning, basic mathematical problems and verbal non verbal communication problems. The result was declared in evening. Then comes technical interview which was very ordinary too. The guy was very frank and asked me basic questions about basic mechanics and basic mathematics as I belong to mechanical branch. The most of questions in technical interview were HR interview questions. He was very impressed with my attitude and frankness which i dont think works usually. We had a good time in interview room sharing past experiences from college life for about 35 minutes .Then interviewer offered me tea which i accepted knowingly that i should'nt had. :-p The second interview was HR interview. THe interviewer was a beautiful lady with a superb personality. She asked me about my passions and how i live them. She was not much interested in asking career related usual questions. She asked my about my motorcycle journeys as my resume mentioned travelling and outdoor adventurous activities. Then asked If I am ready to join CTS. I said Yes and She took my signatures on some filled ups forms.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

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