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Question 20 of 35 for our PepsiCo Mock Interview

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Question 20 of 35

We value employee innovation at PepsiCo. What does innovation mean to you?

"Innovation means brainstorming to develop new ways to solve problems. It's a way to be creative while creating value for a process or product. When I think of modern-day innovations, I think of energy-producing roads and wind turbines. Innovation means taking something that already served a basic purpose and thinking creatively to improve it to better the planet."

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How to Answer: We value employee innovation at PepsiCo. What does innovation mean to you?

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

  • 20. We value employee innovation at PepsiCo. What does innovation mean to you?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      PepsiCo continually seeks comprehensive improvements to its products to stay one step ahead of competitors. They are especially interested in investing in top talent and accelerating the digital transformation to maintain their far-reaching reputation in the CPG space. Your interviewer wants to know if your definition of innovation aligns with PepsiCo's culture.

      Written by Rachel Hills on March 15th, 2022

      How to Answer

      Think about how you define innovation in your work life, and tell your interviewer how you have contributed to an innovative environment in the workplace and how you would continue to do so at PepsiCo. Highlight how you leveraged technology in a previous project or designed a unique solution to address a challenge. An example like this can serve as the basis of your definition of innovation.

      Written by Rachel Hills on March 15th, 2022

      1st Entry Level Example

      "Innovation means brainstorming to develop new ways to solve problems. It's a way to be creative while creating value for a process or product. When I think of modern-day innovations, I think of energy-producing roads and wind turbines. Innovation means taking something that already served a basic purpose and thinking creatively to improve it to better the planet."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on November 16th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "I think innovation means thriving on change and remaining nimble in my work. Innovation can mean creating a new and powerful idea, and it can also mean simplifying an existing one. I strive to bring an innovative edge to every project I work on by bouncing ideas off of my team members, engaging in comprehensive market research, and finding unconventional solutions."

      Written by Rachel Hills on March 15th, 2022

      2nd Answer Example

      "In my previous role, I was fortunate enough to introduce my company to the idea of a gold-level service where we added service options on top of our general customer service. Our customer base responded positively, and we kept the program running for a few years. To me, innovation is creating new products and services that are useful to customers and make my company stand out further in their space."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on November 16th, 2022

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