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Procter & Gamble Assistant Manager Interview Questions & Reviews
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Interview Experience 43 Ratings
Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble
Declined Offer – Reviewed May 1, 2013
Interview Details – Several online test, and several interview with HR person
Interview Question – Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Answer Question
Reason for Declining – I got better offer
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Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 3, 2013
Interview Details – 1 exam online, 1 call , 1 numerical test, 2 interviews
Interview Question – 8 times the same question:Tell me about a time you have successfully led a team in the past. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – no negotiation
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Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble
No Offer – Interviewed in Columbus, OH Nov 2009 – Reviewed Jan 13, 2011
Interview Details –
i was an out of state candidate who applied online to P&G
-filled out online application
-did the reasoning online test
-did the personality profile
-did 2 phone interviews
-got invited to do a face to face
-took the infamous P&G(MAT) test. wasn't too bad
-also took a wonderlic (i THINK, can't recall 100%)
-interviewed with 4 people and it included lunch
Interview Question – all behavior based Answer Question
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Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Cincinnati, OH Oct 2009 – Reviewed Oct 27, 2010
Interview Details – Was straight forward behavioral interview. First round was 2 people final round was a panel interview.
Interview Questions
- Give an example of a time when you received data from multiple sources, research, client, focus groups, etc and had to bring it together and analyze it. Answer Question
- Give an example of a time when you were in a leadership position and had to implement a strategy or change, how did you do it and did you succeed? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Salary somewhat. Honestly though its a great place to work at and even if you dont start with the max salary you will get enough raises that you will pretty much catch up with everyone else.
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Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Cincinnati, OH Mar 2008 – Reviewed Jul 9, 2010
Interview Details – HR was not organized and made several attempts at scheduling the interviews. The interviewers were great and asked only behavioral questions about leadership.
Interview Questions
- Tell me about a time when you have to influence managers above you Answer Question
- Tell me about a time when a project didn't go your way. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – P&G does not negotiate on anything-salary, vacation, signing bonus, etc.
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Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Cincinnati, OH Oct 2008 – Reviewed Jan 24, 2010
Interview Details – Very cumbersome process. It started on-line with an application, then an on-line test and on-campus interview. The sent us to the HQs to learn about the Company and interview more that 5 times. Then HR called me for more questions and finally I was in.
Interview Question – Tell me about a time that had to deal with a difficult person Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No chances for negotiation whatsoever. They actually told me that I had 3 days to accept.
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Assistant Brand Manager Intern at Procter & Gamble
No Offer – Interviewed in Jun 2007 – Reviewed Sep 14, 2009
Interview Details – The first interview is on the phone. The questions were aimed at gauging how much marketing experience I had. Once it became clear I did not have much experience in that capacity the tone of the interviewer changed and I pretty much knew that I was not going to get the chance to gain the experience they wanted.
Interview Question – Explain how you have succeeded in marketing projects. Answer Question
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Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Cincinnati, OH Dec 2008 – Reviewed Mar 16, 2009
Interview Details –
The interview process is, like most things at P&G, a well-defined process. First, you must apply online at pg.com. Secondly, you will receive a link to an online assessment which you MUST pass in order to proceed in the interview process. The questions are behavioral-based, and there's really no way to cheat it or beat it, so just be honest.
After the online assessment, you sort of enter the black hole. If you know someone at P&G, it's really good to make that contact so your file can get to the attention of an HR recruiter. Pending your score on the online assessment, you will have a telephone interview with HR, which will be all behavior-based (tell me about a time you led a team, etc.). Answering in the Context-Action-Result format is imperative - you won't move forward if you don't respond in this fashion. It's perfectly acceptable (and encouraged) to use examples from work, school, and community functions.
Pending that interview, you will then be invited to an onsite interview where you will typically meet with three or four marketers from various levels. Interviews are typically two on one and, like the HR interview, will be behavioral. Additionally, you MUST use the Context-Action-Result format. Have quantifiable results, and display a passion for winning.
You should receive feedback within a few days - if you make it to the final rounds, you're almost there!
Interview Questions
- Tell me about a time you had to lead a team that was charged with undertaking an unpopular task. How did you manage the team and what was the end result? (And tell me another, and another) View Answer
- Tell me about a time you had to work with someone with a background different than your own. How did that work out? (Hint: Diversity is not limited to race - think gender in male/female dominated roles, diversity of educational background, diversity of thought, etc.) Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There is typically little negotiation. The base salary is typically a few thousand above General Mills and Johnson & Johnson MBA salaries, and the bonus is quite generous. If you qualify, there is a solid relocation program.
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Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble
No Offer – Interviewed in Boston, MA Mar 2009 – Reviewed Mar 25, 2009
Interview Details – Very big emphasis on IQ. Have to take three tests - the first two of which are online. The third is a timed, in person test that emphasizes both speed and reasoning (think fill in the bubble, number two pencil stuff). The interview itself relies a lot on understanding your past experience and your fit within the organization. HR was a pain afterwards. I was informed that I didn't make it only to be told twice later that I did make it. Very confusing.
Interview Question – HOw have you dealt with conflict at work? Answer Question
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Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble
No Offer – Interviewed in Dublin, Dublin (Ireland) Jan 2013 – Reviewed Mar 22, 2013
Interview Details – 3 online tests, then an onsite test and interview with managers
Interview Question – the numerical test onsite Answer Question
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