I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Detroit, ME) in May 2014
Interview
The hardest thing about the interview was trying to answer questions about myself, this job is not that difficult however it is hard to answer questions about yourself that have nothing to do with that actual job that you will be performing. I also believe that they are looking for hard working people who are willing to put the time in at the company to eventually move up the chain. It seemed as if you put the time in at this company you will eventually be promoted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time where you had to be a team player and how you responded.
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Plano, TX) in Oct 2013
Interview
On campus screening interview (20 min) during job fair. On campus technical and behavioral interviews (30 minutes each) two weeks later. They'll call you right away if they want you!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given this PFD, and several problems we have with a potato chip line, come up with a solution using engineering principles.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Chicago, IL) in Nov 2012
Interview
I was first referred to my employer by a friend. (He got a $1,500 bonus when I ultimately got the job, which is pretty awesome.) I waited for a call about setting up an interview for well over a month. The initial interview was over the phone, very easy, I’m sure they use this to weed out anyone terrible. The second interview consisted of 3 panels of 3 people each. They were pretty short and they asked the standard questions behavioral questions like “tell me about a time when you had to work with someone difficult”. If you google “standard interview questions” and prepare for those, you’ll be all set!
The timing was right, they called me a couple days after the interview because they needed someone immediately. I have, however, heard bad stories about people getting put in the “pipeline”. This means they call and tell you “we like you, we want to offer you a job, but there is nothing available right now. Hold tight.” Someone that interviewed the same day as me (also friends with the person that referred me) didn’t get an offer for about 2 months. By then he had already started another job and was no longer interested. So don’t wait around for them to call you.
Overall, pretty easy and good interview experience for me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me your top 3 weaknesses. I never know what a good answer would be for this one.