Cognizant

Talent Acquisition Intern

InternshipIn OfficePune, Maharashtra6 months16K/mo2 openingsImmediate / Rolling

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Last date to apply: 21 Jul 2026
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About this internship

Join Cognizant in Pune as a Talent Acquisition Intern. This entry-level internship is built for candidates eager to turn classroom knowledge into hands-on, business-facing experience. As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you will work closely with experienced professionals in a it services environment…

Skills you'll use

SourcingLinkedIn RecruiterScreeningATSCommunicationBoolean SearchInterview CoordinationMS Office

What you'll do

sourcing candidates on LinkedIn/job boards
screening resumes and profiles
scheduling and coordinating interviews
maintaining the candidate pipeline in the ATS
supporting offer and onboarding
Collaborate with the team and document your work
Take ownership of assigned tasks and act on feedback

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed BBA/MBA (HR) or any graduate
Foundational knowledge of Sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, Screening, ATS
Good communication and a genuine willingness to learn
Based in or open to working from Pune
A portfolio, project or coursework you can show (a plus, not mandatory)

Perks & benefits

Real-world project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hoursStipendNetworking opportunitiesInternship Certificate

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application Screening — the recruitment team at Cognizant reviews your resume, projects/portfolio and fit for the Talent Acquisition Intern role.
2Aptitude / Skills Assessment — a screening test focused on communication and sourcing aptitude.
3Technical / Role Interview — an in-depth discussion of your skills, projects and a task or case relevant to human resources.
4HR / Managerial Discussion — a conversation about your interests, availability, learning goals and the internship offer with Cognizant.

About Cognizant

Cognizant operates in the it services space and actively invests in early-career talent across its Pune team. Its culture is practical and learning-oriented — mentorship, honest feedback and real project work are part of everyday life, and interns are treated as genuine members of the…

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