Cognizant Graduate Programs & Internships
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
We bring our expertise to our cli…
Application Process
- Online Application
To apply, please upload a copy of your latest resume/CV. Transcripts are not required at this stage however they will need to be provided prior to offer. Our Early Career Talent Team will review your details to assess eligibility and suitability for our graduate opportunities.
- Online Assessment
Successful candidates will be invited to complete an Online Assessment which will be used to help us gain insight across your capabilities.
- HR Screening Call
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our Early Career Talent Team for a preliminary HR screening call. The HR screening call will be used as an opportunity to gain a better understanding of your current experience, aspirations, and situation.
- Business Interview
Candidates who have made it this far will be invited to attend an…
Jobs and Opportunities
Internships
Available locations
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Darwin
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Regional ACT
- Regional New South Wales
- Regional Northern Territory
- Regional Queensland
- Regional South Australia
- Regional Tasmania
- Regional Victoria
- Regional Western Australia
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Actuarial Studies
- Administration
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Compliance
- Computer Science
- Consulting
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Economics
- Engineering Software
- Funds Management
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Investment Banking
- Management
- Mathematics
- Project Management
- Statistics
- Telecommunications
Gain valuable knowledge about the Agile Methodology through our virtual programs.
Internships
Available locations
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Darwin
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Regional ACT
- Regional New South Wales
- Regional Northern Territory
- Regional Queensland
- Regional South Australia
- Regional Tasmania
- Regional Victoria
- Regional Western Australia
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Actuarial Studies
- Administration
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Compliance
- Computer Science
- Consulting
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Economics
- Engineering Software
- Funds Management
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Investment Banking
- Management
- Mathematics
- Project Management
- Statistics
- Telecommunications
Gain valuable knowledge about the Artificial Intelligence (AI) through our virtual programs.
Graduate Jobs
Tokyo (Japan)
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Administration
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Consulting
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Engineering
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Kick start your career with us! We are looking for individuals keen to work and thrive in a rapidly changing, technology-driven world.
Application Process
- Online Application
To apply, please upload a copy of your latest resume/CV. Transcripts are not required at this stage however they will need to be provided prior to offer. Our Early Career Talent Team will review your details to assess eligibility and suitability for our graduate opportunities.
- Online Assessment
Successful candidates will be invited to complete an Online Assessment which will be used to help us gain insight across your capabilities.
- HR Screening Call
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our Early Career Talent Team for a preliminary HR screening call. The HR screening call will be used as an opportunity to gain a better understanding of your current experience, aspirations, and situation.
- Business Interview
Candidates who have made it this far will be invited to attend an interview (face-to-face or virtual) with the one of our Business Leads. This interview will seek to assess whether you, Cognizant and your prospective team are the right fit and if you share our passions for engineering impact.
- Offer
Once all interviews and assessments are complete, successful candidates will be notified by our Early Career Talent Team. We will then closely work with you to guide you through the offer, the offer release, and the onboarding process.
Graduate Program
Our Graduate Program offers a training program that is targeted to the team you join. You will be given unique opportunities to work across the entire technical, consulting and digital space within specialized business units, where you will have the opportunity to be a team member that is currently delivering solutions within transformation engagements. You will be trained and mentored by top Cognizant experts and be exposed to the latest in methodologies applicable to the business unit that you join.
Our graduate program has two key differentiation components:
Innovation and Experiential Learning
Graduates will have direct opportunities to be mentored by industry experts within Cognizant, and draw from them to gain a solid understanding of business and market challenges. Practical experience and applications of information research will enhance the graduate's individual learning and expert feedback will help further skills development.
Career Empowerment
We believe that your learning should not be confined to a single area of the business. Our graduates will take part in existing live projects and directly interact with our partnerships and clients. This will enable you to not only gain exposure to our external business environment but provide opportunities to enhance your leadership and project management skills.
Virtual Experience Programs
Gain valuable knowledge about the Agile Methodology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) through our virtual programs.
Through these programs, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Cognizant team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our teams do every day. These programs also provide a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Cognizant!
Agile: https://www.theforage.com/virtual-internships/prototype/ZZswQd6xGydd758vz/Ready
Life & Culture
Becky Schmitt (Chief People Officer)
"To remain a client-centric company, we continue to be an employee-centric company. We are committed to investing in and providing an environment where our associates can grow and thrive in their careers, while providing exceptional service for our clients."
Values
At Cognizant, we are a high-performing team with heart.
Our diverse community of 300,000+ people are working together to help transform the companies the world relies on. And when we’re not developing game-changing digital solutions for clients, we’re improving lives elsewhere by volunteering in local communities, fostering inclusion through our employee affinity groups and so much more.
Our team is as high-caliber as it is humble, caring and supportive of one another. We believe that continuous improvement is the catalyst for growth and innovation, and we offer the flexibility, support and opportunities all levels of associates need to take their lives and careers to new places.
Every day, all around the world, our people engineer impact―with their clients, communities, colleagues and their own lives.
Shu Li
Degree: Master of Information Technology
Position: Graduate Analyst
Self introduction
“The best thing being a grad here is the opportunity to interact with and learn from industry experts whilst receiving constant support from my team.”
Why did you choose the Cognizant Graduate Program, and what’s the best thing about being a grad here?
I’ve chosen Cognizant because of its well-structured one-year graduate program consisting of six weeks of intensive training that covers the market’s most needed skills, Preparing graduates fo…
Alexander Staines
Degree: Bachelor of Information Technology
Position: Graduate Analyst
Self introduction
“Being my first corporate experience in software development and technology services, the perspective gained, and the training and project work I’ve received, have given me clarity in how I want to further my career.”
Why did you choose the Cognizant Graduate Program, and what’s the best thing about being a grad here?
When looking into the IT and consulting space, Cognizant stood out as somewhere enthusiastic about supporting the growth of its graduates…
Darrell Chew
Degree: Bachelor of Data Science
Position: Graduate Analyst
Self introduction
“Out of the many great things about the grad program, one of the best experiences is to have other grads in the program to transition into professional life together. Having other people join a company the same time as you make the transition much more enjoyable.”
Why did you choose the Cognizant Graduate Program, and what’s the best thing about being a grad here?
I chose to apply for the Cognizant Graduate Program because it focuses on giving graduates a focused 6-week…
Pavle Spasic
Degree: Bachelor of Computer Science
Position: Graduate Analyst
Self introduction
“Cognizant has been able to support me through programs such as a hackathon where I have been able to interact with people I would not normally and expand my knowledge and experience even more.”
Why did you choose the Cognizant Graduate Program, and what’s the best thing about being a grad here?
Coming out of my studies in Computer Science I knew that there was still so much to learn about the professional world, I knew it wouldn’t be the same to university study. The…
Jenny Tek
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Position: Graduate Analyst
Self introduction
“I’m always interested in companies that provide an inclusive working culture of diversity and equality, as well as a growth mindset. I have found that Cognizant embodies all those things.”
Why did you choose the Cognizant Graduate Program, and what’s the best thing about being a grad here?
I had recently completed my double degree in Business and Science majoring in Finance and IT at UTS and was keen to put the theoretical knowledge…
Derrick Lai
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
Position: Graduate Analyst
Self introduction
“What really entices me is knowing that the company cares about their associate's growth and development, and also that it has a strong drive to be the best in the industry. These are the reasons I chose Cognizant.”
Can you tell us what sort of things you’re looking for in a job and workplace?
What really entices me is knowing that the company cares about their associate's growth and development, and also that it has a strong drive to be the best in the industry. These…
Sanjeev Raju
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce and Information Systems
Position: Graduate Analyst
Self introduction
“Cognizant’s graduate training program prepares us to add value to clients and helps us to become comfortable working on client projects. I’ve appreciated the numerous networking opportunities we’re given to expand our connections and build our personal brand.
And the best part – the clients we get to work with. We get to work with real clients immediately and add real value to them, all while learning and making new friends along the way.”
What’s the best…
Diversity and Inclusion
Everybody In
At Cognizant, we embrace diversity. We believe it’s what helps us thrive. Our goal is to include everyone at the table, and to value and respect their unique voices and backgrounds.
To find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Cognizant click HERE.
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Office Tour
A sneak peek inside Cognizant Australia’s offices, where new graduates kick-start their career!
Cognizant Sydney Headquarters
Barangaroo NSW
“An exploration in juxtaposition of space and texture, the Cognizant HQ in Sydney is a daring yet restrained workspace that encapsulates the personality of the brand and solidifies their presence within the Australian technology sector.” – Driven x Design
Our Cognizant Sydney office is a newly designed space which has recently been awarded ‘Silver’ in the Sydney Design Awards for 2020. Careful planning and collaborative work was invested in carving out this innovative and culminating design that has the ability to transform and adapt to suit the needs of its employees and Cognizant’s key clients and stakeholders.
Check out some photos below for an insight into your future place of work.
Our Open Kitchen Facilities
Flexible Working Areas
Collaborative Zones
Adaptable Working Spaces
Impressive Views
Cognizant Melbourne: the Collaboratory
Melbourne CBD
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s technology district, the Cognizant Melbourne office is Cognizant’s First Asia Pacific Collaboratory – a dedicated space where Cognizant works with customers to imagine and build the future of their work. It’s a place where specialists from Cognizant—designers, strategists, technologies and partners—work hand in hand with clients to take advantage of the opportunity that new waves of digital technology are creating right now.
