What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Intern position at Cognizant and Careers?
Campus Recruitment Team – Internship
Position Overview
Join Cognizant's Campus Recruitment Team and play a vital role in shaping the future of our workforce. As a Campus Recruiting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience at a global technology leader committed to innovation and inclusion. This role allows opportunities to connect with future leaders and contribute to impactful recruitment initiatives.
Being on the campus recruitment team, the intern will work alongside encouraging mentors who are invested in one’s career growth and make an impact through meaningful work that shape our future pipeline.
This six-month internship offers real-world exposure, professional development, and the potential opportunity for conversion into a full-time role based upon performance, successful completion of the internship, and business needs.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with campus teams to plan and implement recruiting events and strategies.
Build relationships with universities and student organizations to enhance Cognizant’s visibility.
Coordinate and support activities such as career fairs, interviews, and campus presentations.
Manage communications with candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.
Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to refine processes and elevate outcomes.
Contribute to creative projects that strengthen Cognizant’s employer brand.
Basic Qualifications
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, or a similar field (December 2024 or May 2025 graduates preferred).
Passionate about talent acquisition, relationship building, and teamwork.
Excellent communication and organizational skills with an eagerness to learn.
Prior HR or recruiting internship experience is a plus, but not required.
Location(s)
This position is remote and will be discussed through the application process. While Cognizant will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your location preference, please note that final assignments will be based on business needs and regional relocation may be required.
Start Date(s)
New hire will start as soon as possible. While we will attempt to honor candidate summer start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact summer start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.
Why Choose Us?
Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most sophisticated and patented capabilities. Our associate’s diverse set of backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.
If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this role is $30/hour depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Work Authorization
Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program).
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