Campus Recruitment Intern - Full-time / Part-time

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 four-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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Qualifications: Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, or a similar field (May 2025 or December 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: This position is located in Teaneck, NJ, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, and Englewood, CO.

Schedule: The internship will last 16 weeks, starting in Spring 2026.

Salary: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The hourly rate for this role is $30/hour depending on experience and other qualifications.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: 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