I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Ciudad de Mexico)
Interview
Hiring process was basically dependent on networking. Got a call stating the position would be created and if I was interested. After meeting with HR and doing all the tests I went through 3 rounds of interviews including the CFO and other Area Directors. Overall process was very straightforward and incredibly fast lasting less than 3 weeks from start to offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you see yourself doing for the company better than everyone else?
easy interview, quickly done
great management don't go in there scared and dress appropriately
be confident
they will be looking for someone who is going to have an great work ethic
go in confident and stay confident
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at PepsiCo (Hawthorne, NY)
Interview
This position from long term research group was posted in certain academic groups, not on PepsiCo website. Got a call from the HR (contractor?) to make an appointment for a phone technical interview. In her first ever call, she asked me if I could make it the next morning for the phone interview and when I said "I think it will be fine, let me look at my calendar", she said, "It better be fine"! Phone interview with the team leader went well. Then, he asked me to phone interview with other members of the team in TX. The HR asked me for the next day and I was supposed to be giving a talk somewhere. So, I offered to interview next week. Then, HR and the team leader never returned calls or e-mails. HR was very curt from the beginning and seemed to be uninterested in her job. It appeared like she didn't respect the candidate and responded only at the last minute giving very little time. This was a contract position. Overall, unprofessional experience. When you interview someone, you got to communicate well with them as a professional courtesy. We all understand that there are many potential able candidates. I imagined that it was probably the culture at this particular facility within the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Usual general questions and technical questions on the subject. I was given a good picture of the work and the position after discussing my resume. Interview was professional and focused on the subject.