In this episode, we will discuss the reason Cognizant decided to slash its promotion cycle. Then we will discuss the Scope of Manual Testing, Automation, Data Science, C++, Java, and Embedded Systems. This video has 11 questions and answers.

Video Summary

The video starts with a discussion on why Cognizant slashed its promotion cycle. This was big news considering that Cognizant was losing a lot of employees at that time because of various reasons.

Then we broadly discuss a Career in the IT Industry. From recovery of IT Industry post-pandemic, we also talk about non-Computer Science engineers pursuing the dream of working in IT Company.

Next, we discuss the scope of Manual Testing, Automation, Data Science, C++, and Java Programing Language as well as Embedded Systems.

Finally, we talk about product-based and service-based companies. Whether the transition is possible? And more important whether product-based companies hire engineers from service-based companies.

The Questions and Answers discussed in this Video

Note: The questions with links are edited videos. They are clipped videos with answers to specific questions asked during the live session. 

1. Why was the Cognizant promotion cycle slashed in 2020?
2. When will IT Industry recover as it was hit by Covid 19 pandemic?
3. Can I get a job in an IT Company when I come with a Bachelor of Engineering in EEE?
4. How is Cognizant News relevant to me, I’m currently working in Cognizant?
5. What should a Manual Tester do to remain relevant? Can I learn Automation or Data Science?
6. What is the scope of c++ language in future?
7. What is the Scope of Java Programming Language?
8. How can we make a transition from Service Based Company to Product Based Company in IT Industry?
9. Do product companies reject resumes because of experience in Service-Based Companies?
10. What is the future of Embedded Systems?

What next?

1. Watch Next Ep 002 of Q&A for Career in Information Technology
2. Watch 13 mins Video – Your Invisible Position within your Company