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Question 32 of 35 for our PepsiCo Mock Interview

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Question 32 of 35

PepsiCo is asking for eight years of industry experience, and you have just five. Why do you think you are qualified for this position?

To many employers, the number of years of experience is flexible as long as you have sufficient expertise to be successful in the tasks required of you. This question is your opportunity to convince the interviewer that you're qualified for this role despite not checking off every item on the position description.

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How to Answer: PepsiCo is asking for eight years of industry experience, and you have just five. Why do you think you are qualified for this position?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a PepsiCo job interview.

  • 32. PepsiCo is asking for eight years of industry experience, and you have just five. Why do you think you are qualified for this position?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      To many employers, the number of years of experience is flexible as long as you have sufficient expertise to be successful in the tasks required of you. This question is your opportunity to convince the interviewer that you're qualified for this role despite not checking off every item on the position description.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      How to Answer

      Use this question to highlight your major career successes and convince your interviewer that while you don't have (x) years of experience, you have gained meaningful, high-impact experiences that will contribute to your success. Focus on selling yourself as a candidate, making no apologies for your lack of years!

      Written by Rachel Hills on March 15th, 2022

      1st Entry Level Example

      "While I don't have hands-on food and beverage industry experience, I have a formal education with a bachelor's degree in X. I graduated top of my class and also had an opportunity to intern in a similar field in retail. I'm reliable, hard-working, and a creative problem-solver. I'm looking for a company where I can establish myself and grow in knowledge and experience."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on November 16th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "Along with my five years working in food and beverage, I have worked in related industries like food manufacturing, food transportation services, and restaurants my entire career. Also, I hope that my graduate degree gives me a little boost in experience over the required undergraduate degree."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on November 16th, 2022

      2nd Answer Example

      "Although I have five years of experience instead of eight years, I feel that I can exceed expectations in this role. In my previous job, I outperformed colleagues with 12 years of experience, as measured by customer conversions. To me, it's all about drive and the ability to learn quickly."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on November 16th, 2022