The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Philadelphia, PA)
Interview
The entire recruiting process is substandard in comparison to big companies like Nestle, Danone and Mondelez, all of which I experienced.
1) Get a recruiter that is excited about the company and can portray that to potential candidates. My initial interview, I knew instantly that the vibe was off. However, I didn’t want to base my opinion on one person so I proceeded.
2) I was interviewed by the hiring manager who seemed totally unprepared and uninterested. Firstly her camera or microphone wasn’t working. Did you not test this before? That took some time to address and she was only able to get her microphone working. Keep in mind, this interview was scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Secondly, she asked me three questions and still had time to spare. None of which were specific to my experience. She could NEVER make a decision on those 3 questions for a Finance manager position. She spent all the time talking about herself.
Needless to say I withdrew my application. I sent thank you emails to the recruiter and hiring manager and received no response. I also sent an additional email to be courteous of withdrawing my application - also no response.
This experience speaks volumes to the culture at PepsiCo. For a big company, you need to do better to retain and acquire better talent!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What kind of leader are you?
Tell me about yourself
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Johannesburg)
Interview
Two step interview process. First interview with HR and recruiting manager. Second interview with HR, recruiting manager and the individual to whom the recruiting manager reports to. Questions included 30 minutes about self, character and personality. Next 30 minutes was about skills, competencies and experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a time where you collaborated with a colleague from a different department to arrive at a positive business solution.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Calcutta) in Sept 2024
Interview
The interview process was seamless and professional. The communication at each stage was timely and clear, ensuring I was well-prepared and confident. The interviewers were approachable and asked thoughtful questions that allowed me to showcase my skills and experiences effectively. I also appreciated the structured approach, which provided great insight into the role and company culture. Overall, it was a positive and enriching experience, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to engage with such a dynamic team.
It was a great interview. I got a lot of technical questions. Also got some behavioral questions. The interviewers were friendly and polite. They left a good Impression. Would recommend PepsiCo Nigeria
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Case study questions. Candidate required to prepare a deck and present as part of the interview
