Cognizant reviews

3.6

69% would recommend to a friend

(120,736 total reviews)
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61% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Cognizant has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 120,736 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cognizant employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.7 stars).

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121K reviews
3.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to start with before looking for other opportuniites

Cons

Additional benefits depend on your workflow

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We appreciate you noting that Cognizant can be a good starting point, as early career exposure and foundational experience matter to many associates. We also understand your feedback that additional benefits can vary depending on workflow. Experiences can differ based on business needs, project structures and delivery models, and we recognise that this can influence how support and benefits are perceived across teams. Your perspective helps us better understand where consistency and clarity are important, especially for associates planning their longer term journey. Feedback like this supports ongoing conversations as we work to strengthen the overall experience and align it more closely with employee expectations.
2.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, good training and great boss

Cons

No place to grow, no upwards mobility, no real responsibility and a lot unmotivated colleagues and I felt always watched by the client and company

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you worked with a great team, received good training and felt supported by your manager, as strong leadership and collaboration matter, especially early in a role. We also understand your concerns around limited growth, lack of upward mobility, reduced responsibility and feeling closely monitored. We want our employees to have a positive and trusting experience at work, which is why we run regular surveys where associates can share feedback on management practices, career growth and team culture. These insights are reviewed carefully by our HR team and leadership and are used to improve how opportunities, ownership and support are enabled across teams. Your feedback highlights important aspects that influence motivation and long term engagement. We appreciate you sharing this with us.
4.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good For Freshers A lot of learning opportunities.

Cons

Based on Project you will have working hours

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you see Cognizant as a good place for freshers and that the learning opportunities helped you build a strong foundation early in your career. We also understand your point that working hours can vary depending on the project. Project and client needs can differ, and we recognize how this can impact routines and expectations. Feedback like this helps highlight the importance of clear communication and balanced planning at the project level. We appreciate you sharing both what worked well and what could be better. Perspectives like yours help us continue shaping an environment that supports learning while improving consistency across teams.
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