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CANDIDATE FAQs

GENERAL

This section covers general questions pertaining to the application.

Why am I receiving this email?

You are receiving this email since there is an opportunity at Cognizant that matches your profile. You are invited for a technical assessment/interview for this position.

I'm looking for role 'X' but I see in your Careers page there is a role 'Y'. How do I apply for that?

You can apply for the role “Y” by clicking the “Apply Here” tab which is displayed in role “Y”.
INTERVIEW/ASSESSMENT

This section covers questions pertaining to the interview/assessment you have been invited to complete.

Is it mandatory to attend the assessment? Can I opt for a face-to-face interview in case I am pressed for time?

It is mandatory to take the assessment as this is the first level of screening after you have applied for an opportunity on our Careers page.

Can I reschedule the date/time of the interview/assessment?

Absolutely. You can reschedule the interview/assessment at a date/time convenient for you.

Can I request an extension in case I am not available this month?

There is no option to hold or extend any opportunity on the Careers page.
JOB LOCATION/TRAVEL

This section covers job location and travel-related questions.

Will I be able to change the location?

We are exclusively hiring associates to work at Cognizant’s customer sites. Therefore, the option to change location is unavailable.

Will I have to travel to attend further rounds of the interview/assessment?

Not necessarily. However, in case some of our clients insist, travel will be required.

Will I have to travel if I get selected?

This is dependent on the specific requirement of the client and the project.

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Thank you for your interest in Cognizant.

For more information about careers at Cognizant
visit our Careers page.

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