I applied in-person. I interviewed at Cognizant in May 2022
Interview
Round 1 :Technical
Tell me about your self
Project related questions
Sql questions easy to medium (group by, rank ,dense_rank, cte, indexing)
BI tools(Power Bi)
slicer ,filter, Data model, Diffrence between pie chart and donut chart,RLS
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Hyderabad) in Jan 2022
Interview
I went through a couple of interview rounds. The process wasn’t rocket science—fairly straightforward and much easier compared to other companies I’ve interviewed with in the past. I had around 3 rounds of interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One key question they asked in the data analyst interview was: "Can you walk us through a complex dataset you’ve worked with, the challenges you faced, and how you derived actionable insights?"
The **Data Analyst interview at Cognizant** typically begins with a technical screening, focusing on key skills like SQL, Excel, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and basic statistics. You may be asked to solve real-world data problems, analyze datasets, and demonstrate your ability to draw insights. In the behavioral round, interviewers assess your problem-solving skills, teamwork, and ability to handle pressure. Expect questions on your previous projects, communication, and your understanding of data trends and business needs.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself.
Describe your recent project.
Order of Execution for SQL ?