Associate Intern

Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Fusion - Cognizant's Global Internship Program Position Overview Through Fusion - Cognizant's Global Internship Program, you will work alongside experienced associates on complex and emerging technology projects for Cognizant clients and internal partners. Depending on your background and Cognizant business needs, we will align you to a service line or industry area; allowing you to enhance your core competency skills and grow your career. Potential assignments could involve any combination of application development, maintenance, testing, business requirements gathering and analysis or project management. There will also be opportunities in marketing, human resources and other non-technical areas. Our internship opportunities could align with the following areas: * Application Services * Automation * Business Process Services * Consulting * Data & AI * Enterprise Platforms * Healthcare * Human Resources * Internet of Things * Life Sciences * Marketing * Software Engineering * Talent Architecture During the internship, you will receive mentorship and support to ensure your success on the project. Fusion delivers constant learning opportunities such as lunch and learns, industry spotlights and leadership engagement. Exciting social activities are planned throughout the internship to provide opportunities to network with Cognizant professionals and others in your intern cohort. Qualifications * Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, pursuing a degree in STEM (Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, etc.), Business, Communications, Human Resources, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations or equivalent degree programs * Candidates are eligible for internships 6 to 12 months out from their final graduation date * Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment * Excellent written and verbal communication * Proven capabilities in teamwork and leadership * A strong interest in technology and digital modernization * Self-motivated, strong work ethic with a dedication to client service excellence * Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team, including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessary * Proven Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Location Depending on your project assignment, you could be asked to come into an office in your geographical location. We anticipate most projects will operate remotely or in a hybrid capacity. Week 1 and week 9 will be in person, and each intern is expected to be onsite during this time. Cognizant will cover all travel, accommodation and expenses for these 2 weeks. Start Date The internship will last 9 weeks, starting in June 2025. Hourly Rate and Other Compensation The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Disclaimer The hourly rate, 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) for this role. 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 advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate's diverse backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.

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