The document provides tips and guidance for job interviews. It discusses preparing for different types of interviews, including technical and HR rounds. It emphasizes practicing common interview questions, learning about the company, maintaining confidence, listening skills, and asking relevant questions. Non-verbal communication, appearance, and avoiding desperation are also addressed. Sample answers are provided for common questions like "tell me about yourself" and questions about salary, stress, and not getting the job. The overall summary is that the document outlines a comprehensive strategy for excelling at interviews through thorough preparation.

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2. InterviewTips
Job Interview is the most important thing for a job seeker.
If you go for an interview you must be well prepared for
this because you don't get a second chance to make a
great first impression.
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3. ✓ Practice well in advance for the interview.
✓ Always maintain a light smile during the
interview.
✓ Be polite.
✓ Be confident.
✓ Always listen carefully.
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4. Mostly There will be two rounds for Interview
1. Technical Round
2. HR Round
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5. 1. Technical round
• Thoroughly learn to code in at least 2 languages. At least one language.
Learn IT related concepts like Data structures, Oops, Dbms Etc. You will be
asked to code a program. And they will also ask you concepts from IT related
subjects.
• Brush up your concepts from your B tech subjects. They will ask you some
questions so as to test how serious you were in your academics.
• They will ask you puzzles. So well before the interview, practice logical
puzzles. You can search for them on google. Go through all the frequently
asked puzzles in interviews.
• Learn about the projects you did in your btech and mentioned in your
resume.
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6. 2. HR Round
Be cool, you are sent to HR round because you managed to clear the
technical round. So one big hurdle is already passed. To perform well in
the HR round,
Be ready with answers for all the most commonly asked HR Questions
like
1. Why cognizant?
2. What are your hobbies?
3. Tell me about the latest technologies we have in the world.
4. The list goes on. Google all the HR questions asked in an 5.
Interview. Prepare answers for them. And practice answering
them daily so that you will be confident on the D day.
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7. 3.Learn About Company & its Working
✓ If company is Cognizant then-
✓ Learn about Cognizant company.
✓ Its CEO
✓ Its Revenue
✓ Its Clients
✓ Its branches across the world
✓ All important points and figures about cognizant
✓ Sometimes they will ask if you are okay with working anywhere in India or if
you are ready to relocate. Always say YES to it.
✓ Sometimes, they will also ask if you are okay to work extra hours or night
shifts. Say YES to that also.
✓ If you have a problem with the location they posted you in, you can always talk
about it and request them to change the location. But it is better to
answer yes to such type of questions in an interview.
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8. Tips Cognizant Interview Questions
Cognizant is a multinational corporation that provides IT services to different
organizations, including digital technology, consulting, operations and all kind of
services. It is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. It was
founded as in-house technology unit of Dun & Bradstreet in 1994 and started
serving external organizations as clients in 1996.
It offers the unique learning and work environment with their great learning
materials.
Cognizant provides an intelligent, digital and tactical approach that transforms
the way business gets done without interrupting business as usual. Services
provided by Cognizant are like information technology, information security,
consulting, ITO and BPO services. These include business & technology
consulting, systems integration, application development & maintenance, IT
infrastructure services, analytics, business intelligence, data warehousing,
customer relationship management, engineering & manufacturing solutions,
research, and development outsourcing, and testing solutions.
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9. 1) Practice for good non-verbal
communication
The non-verbal communication is used to demonstrate
confidence. You should follow these instructions strictly:
Stand straight
Make eye contact while answering
Make a firm handshake
Feel confident
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10. 2) Dressing Sense
Power dressing is very important to impress the interviewer. It also
improves your confidence level. You must be well-groomed. It is
better for you to find out company dress code before going for
interview.
✓ Wear formal dresses
✓ Black leather shoes (must be well-polished)
✓ Have a professional, simple and nice hair cut
✓ Cleanly Shaven
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11. 3) Listen carefully
• From the beginning of the interview you should listen to every word of the
interviewer very carefully.
• If you are not listening properly, you are missing an opportunity to impress
him because sometimes there is a hidden answer in the question already. So
you should improve your listening power.
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12. 4) Don't talk too much
It is not a good practice to speak unnecessarily. Your answer
must be to the point.
o Speak less but to the point
o Don't ramble (You must be well prepared to avoid this
o situation)
o Focus on your strong skills
o Speak appropriate sentences
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13. 5) Don't be too familiar
All interviewers like to talk in professional manner. You
should not try to make a false familiar atmosphere.
They are smart and catch all your cunningness in just
a minute. So, don't try to be over smart and speak
appropriately.
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14. 6) Ask questions
Generally when the interviewers ask that if you have a question? Most of the
candidates say no. It is a wrong practice. You should ask questions also
according to the situation, it shows that you are listening properly and have a
keen interest. Asking questions also gives you an opportunity to find the right
place for you in the company. But always remember that it should not look
artificial.
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15. Top 10 questions that can be asked by candidates
This is a list of top 10 interview questions which can be asked by the candidate when the
interviewer done. Generally an interviewer gives a chance to the candidate to ask some
questions at the end of the interview. The following questions are written for that situation.
These questions make you able to get as much insight as possible into the position and the
employer.
o Que: Can you please describe the responsibilities of the position?
o Que: What are the biggest challenges of this job?
o Que: Is this a new position?
o Que: Can you please describe the company's management style?
o Que: What are the prospects for the growth?
o Que: When can I expect to hear from you?
o Que: If I want to extend the job offer, how soon would you like me to start?
o Que: What is the best part of working for this company?
o Que: Is there any possibility for relocation?
o Que: How much travel is expected?
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16. List of questions that should not to be asked
Following is a list of questions that you should avoid asking
because they would not present you in a positive zone.
o Que: Did I get this job?
o Que: Can I change my schedule if I get this job?
o Que: What are the working areas of this company?
o Que: If I get the job, can I take a vacation?
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17. 7) Don't look desperate
Don't show an attitude that you are dying for this job. You
should not look desperate and less confident. It is always
beneficial for you to look cool, calm and confident within the
whole session of interview. It also makes sure the interviewer
that you have some ability and self-confidence and can do
something.
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18. 2.HR Interview Questions
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19. Tell me about yourself?
This is the most famous question for an interviewer and also most difficult to
answer this question for the candidate. This question puts all the pressure on the
candidate, and the interviewer relax.
You should alert enough to answer this question. You should start with an easy
and confident tone and answer in a proper manner. It should not be scripted.
Always remember, you are not giving the interview to a robot so your articulation,
your pronunciation of each word should be clear and confident.
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20. Why are you applying for this job? (or) Why this role attract you?
By this question, the interviewer wants to know that:
o If you fully understand what the job entails
o How well you might match their requirement
o What appeals to you most about this job
Before answering this question, take your own time an answer in the way that convinces the interviewer. Explain
your qualities according to the above-stated points.
Possible Answer 1
I have applied for this vacancy because it is an excellent match for my skills and experience. This role is exactly the
sort of role I am currently targeting, and I am confident I will be able to make a major contribution.
Possible Answer 2
Sir, it's a great privilege to work in a reputed company like yours. When I read about your requirement, I found that
my skills are matching with them. Through this role, I can show my technical skills to contribute to the company
growth.
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21. Would you like to work overtime or odd
hours?
You should become very honest to answer this question.
Don't tell a lie or compromise to get the job only. If you
don't have any problem, you can answer like this:
I know that in the company being asked to work for an
extended number of hours comes with a good reason, so I
am ok with it. It an extra effort means I am doing
Something for the company, I'll be happy to do it.
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22. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
This is a very tricky question. The work should always be more important than the money. This
frame of mind is good for you(at least at the time of interview).
Possible Answer 1
"Money is always important, but the work is most important for me."
Possible Answer 2
"I would say that work is more important. If we work and achieve Company goals then obviously
money would follow. I believe work to be prior."
Possible Answer 3
"Work is more important for me. Working just for money may not be fulfilled if I don't feel satisfied
with my job. My work makes me stay productive, and money would naturally come along well."
Possible Answer 4
"I think money probably matters to me about as much as it does to anyone. It's vital and necessary for
us to live and prosper but, at the same time, it's not my single most important driving force. I believe
that money is rewarded for work."
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23. What do you know about this organization?
You should fully aware of that organization where you are going for an
interview, so check the history, present structure and working style of that
organization. Check the company's website, Facebook, Twitter, Google+,
LinkedIn pages to gather the information.
Possible Answer 1
We all know that it is one of the fastest growing infrastructure company in India.
The facilities provided to the employee is best. People feel proud to be the part of
your company as the company provides full support to their employees in
professional front. The working environment of this company is decent. It has
crossed the branches in the world also. And I was in search of this type of company.
Possible Answer 2
We all know that this company is India's no.1 company for development. I was
delighted to see on your company website that your employees are talking about
how great it is to work for your company. Now these days, so many people seem to
hate the company where they work for one reason or another. It's great to see that
your employees are proud to talk about how much they love their company and
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24. Why should we hire you?
Tell your qualifications and highlight that points which makes you unique.
Possible Answer 1
"I believe that everyone starts with a beginning, I need a platform to prove my abilities and skills. I think
your company is the right place to explore my abilities. I need to be a part of your growth. I will do my level
best."
Possible Answer 2
"As a fresher, I need a platform to prove my ability. If I will be a part of your company, I'll put my effort and
strength to uplift your company. None is born with experience, and if you hire me, I will get professional
experience through your company."
Possible Answer 3
"Sir, as I am a fresher, I have theoretical knowledge, but I need a platform where I can implement my
knowledge in the practical field. I am ensuring you that I will put all my efforts for the good progress of the
organization. As a fresher, I have no preset mind regarding work culture in an organization, and this will
help me to adapt the working culture of your company very easily. Being punctual and regular, I can finish
the work giving to me on time and try my best to fulfill all the needs of the company."
Possible Answer 4
"I have a good experience in that particular field (field of your specialization), and I think my talents will be
a big contribution to the continuing pursuit of excellence of your company."
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25. What are your salary expectations?
Don't ask your salary in exact numbers, instead of this show your
commitment to the job itself.
Possible Answer 1
I am more interested in the role than the pay, and I expect to be paid appropriate money for this role
based on my experience. As you also know that the high cost of living here in Delhi.
Possible Answer 2
As I am fresher, Salary is not an issue for me. Learning and gaining experience is my major priority. As
your company is one of the most reputed company, I just accept the salary offered by you is the best in
the industry.
Possible Answer 3
As of now, I haven't thought much about it. I am more focused on learning the requirements for this
position that I am applying for.
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26. How do you handle stress, pressure, and
anxiety?
It is a typical interview question asked to judge how you handle the job stress and
pressure.
Possible Answer 1
I believe in working in a planned way and finishing my work regularly. I always react
to situations, rather than to stress. In this way, I handle the situation and don't take
the stress.
Possible Answer 2
I go to the gym regularly and do work out. In this way, I remove my stress. I believe
that physical exercise is a great stress reducer.
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27. What will you do if you don't get this position?
Possible Answer 1
I have high hopes that I will be selected. In case if I will not select, I will
continue to look for another job in the same field that will fit my schedule
and goals.
Possible Answer 2
If I don't get this job, I will use this experience to reflect my weakness and
try my best to improve on them for the future opportunities along the way.
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