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Updated Apr 19, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Nov 2008 (took 4+ weeks)

First went to an info session at the university, then applied online. Lots of reasoning and behavrioual questions on the online application.

Invited to panel interview of two(or three, I had two some others had three) interviewers on campus. Questions all behavioural. Then you go to their HQ, but I didn't make it that far.

The night before the interview on campus we met with the interviewers in an informal setting for dinner. Some were really nice, others not as friendly. Unfortunately I had two not as friendly interviewers the next morning!

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time when having more information about something would've made you come to a better decision.

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Skills Test.

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Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Oct 2008 in Cincinnati, OH (took 2 months)

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.

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Tell me about a time that had to deal with a difficult person

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Negotiation Details

No chances for negotiation whatsoever. They actually told me that I had 3 days to accept.

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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Dec 2008 in Cincinnati, OH (took 3 days)

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)

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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.)

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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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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.

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Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Mar 2009 in Boston, MA (took 2 days)

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.