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Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
2 rounds | 2 Coding
problems
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Preparation
Duration: 1 Month
Topics: Java Development, Personality Development, English Skills, Aptitude, Coding in Java and C++
Tip 1 : Be confident. It's the key.
Tip 2 : Master problem solving in either Java or C++.
Tip 3 : Communication skills matter a lot.
Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: Above 6 CGPA
Tip 1 : Be true about yourself. Boasting doesn't help. Infact, it has a negative impact.
Tip 2 : Do not restrict your resume to only academics. Other fields matter a lot to show your personality.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration120 minutes
Interview date13 Sep 2020
Coding problem1
Easy aptitude questions
5 easy to moderate debugging questions
1. Debugging Question
Debugging pre-written lines of code
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Don't panic. The solutions are really simple with generally a semicolon missing in present in excess.
Tip 2 : Go through each line carefully.
Tip 3 : Try to decode the issue using the error message in the compiler.
02
Round
Easy
Video Call
Duration10 minutes
Interview date8 Nov 2020
Coding problem1
Technical cum HR interview
1. DBMS Question
Create a database on SQL and run specific queries.
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Practice for SQL queries beforehand.
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