Cognizant Senior Associate reviews

3.7

80% would recommend to a friend

(5,956 total reviews)
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66% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Associate/Senior Associate employees have rated Cognizant with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5,956 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate/Senior Associate professionals have a good working experience there. Cognizant is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate/Senior Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
Jun 15, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

US Green Card processing. The only reason attrition rate is less in the US for Cognizant is because most employees are on an L1 VISA.

Cons

Inherent 'am the boss' attitude of managers. Absolutely no reception to innovation from junior employees. Very poor pay.

1.0
Jun 13, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The only best reason is they offer Green Card Processing for employees working in the US, which other companies in the same category don't offer.

Cons

1. Very low compensation package. 2. You never get recognized for the work you do. 3. It is extremely tough to get promoted and get motivated to work in this organization. 4. Initially you will be offered good pay to attract in to the organization; and from thereon the pay package and grade continues until boiling point is reached.

3.0
Jun 13, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to learn the nuances of software engineering. Good cultural values, great encouragement by management to take up big things early. Good DNA within core(old timers) management to "take care" of young, new, enthusiastic employees with identified high potential to ensure they are given the job that challenges them and keeps them in the organization for reasons other than money. So there is a thrill of doing big things early and I can vouch for that. Company is highly process oriented and folks judiciously follow the same in projects completely executed by the company, especially those audited by the internal SQAG (Software Quality Assurance Group). Strong senior management insight and their moves, keeps the company ahead of its competition and makes the company stock a great long time investment. Historical results stand witness to this as it has never disappointed its investors. Employee stock purchase plan thus is a plus. Stock options given to senior management ensure very low attrition at that level.

Cons

Poor compensation compared to industry standards. Causes a lot of "brain drain" since all the inhouse training & grooming go waste if good employee choses to leave for genuine compensation reasons. Vacation period very less compared to other industry competitors, though managers get to have a say to give more if required, at their own discretion.

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