Programmer Analyst Trainee

I started with very basic concepts and honestly had no clear roadmap in the beginning. I focused on learning one step at a time—first understanding programming, then building small projects, and later participating in hackathons and online programs to gain exposure. There were many moments when things didn’t work, I got stuck, or I felt I wasn’t improving fast enough, but I kept going. Over time, those small efforts began to pay off. I gained confidence, understood how real-world problems are solved, and gradually aligned my skills with the role I wanted. By the time the interview came, I wasn’t just preparing for questions; I was preparing to show who I had become through the journey. Cracking the interview felt less like a sudden achievement and more like the result of consistent practice and patience. Looking back, the key was simply not stopping when progress felt slow.

The Cognizant drive was conducted through my college’s placement cell. We registered internally, submitted our resumes, and then received the assessment schedule. After clearing the technical and HR evaluations, I received the offer for the ZENC role. The entire process was well-organized through college coordination.

I believe I was selected because I had strong fundamentals, relevant project experience, and clear communication. I explained my projects well and demonstrated that I understood what I had built. My consistency and preparation helped me perform confidently throughout the interviews.