I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Sacramento, CA) in Jan 2011
Interview
I applied for this position online and received an E-mail back within a couple days. They asked me to set up a phone interview, which consisted of just going over the requirements of the position and if I wanted to continue with the process. Then they had me set up an in-person interview, all of this automated mind you (selecting time and date via a website). My interview was about a week and a half after it was scheduled. It included 6 questions; 3 based on "Why Pepsi" and what I expected from the job, and 3 based on situations:
1) Describe a time when you turned a customer with negative rapport into a positive situation.
2) Describe a time where you had to determine a persons needs versus what they wanted.
3) Describe a time when you had to learn a new skill on the job and apply it.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
1) Describe a time when you turned a customer with negative rapport into a positive situation.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Whippany, NJ) in Apr 2010
Interview
The first process of the job application started with a phone interview. After the phone interview was a background check, then a skills test which involved lifting light weights up to 35 pounds. Once you pass the first 3 stages you were given an interview face-to-face then a drug test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why should you be hired for the position you are applying for?
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Summerville, SC) in Jan 2010
Interview
During the phone interview I was asked three questions which didn't seem to have much to do with the position. Actually I don't think the interviewer was listening as I could hear her typing. The 1:1 was similar. There were specific, structured questions which, in my opinion, didn't reflect my ability to "stock shelves". Nevertheless, I was offered a position. I suppose I at least answered those questions correctly. The interview lasted about 15 minutes. The office was dirty however this is a manufacturing environment. The management may be great however, I worked there for two months without any communication. This seemed odd due to the fact I was told that they have difficulty keeping people in this position. If that is the case, it would make sense to check in on your employees to ensure they are satisfied in their employment. I will continue to do this work until I can discover a better opportunity. I will not pursue advancement within this organization.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I don't remember however it was something like, "Tell me a situation where you had to learn something new on a job in order to be successful". There were three similar or related such as "tell me about a situation where something didn't go right on the job" "What did you learn from that".