Cognizant Plans Record Graduate Hiring in 2025
Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced it will hire more school and college graduates in 2025 than ever before, marking a significant shift in its recruitment strategy. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Ravi Kumar S, said the initiative expands hiring beyond traditional STEM degrees to include liberal-arts and community-college graduates.
Rationale Behind the Strategy
Kumar stated that artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming job roles and lowering the expertise threshold, making diverse skill sets such as problem-identification, validation and interdisciplinary thinking increasingly valuable. He described AI as “an amplifier of human potential, not a displacement strategy.”
Implications for Students and Industry
The hiring push signals that tech companies may increasingly value soft skills and critical thinking alongside technical ability. Kumar advised students to begin focusing on versatile capabilities and adaptability rather than solely on niche tech skills. For the IT services sector, the move reflects evolving workforce demands and underscores the importance of broader talent pipelines in an AI-driven era.
