Procter and Gamble Interview Questions

It's great that you plan to exceed your KPIs and provide research/analyses for the company. Nice! If you want to, you could also discuss tasks that you would complete in the beginning days of the new job like introducing yourself to colleagues and clients, taking time to learn about P&G's products, and speaking to your manager about what success looks like in your new role.

Wow. This is an extremely strong answer because of all the impressive statistics that you cite. This is great because these are measurable results that positively impacted the company you worked for - nice job! You also show that you are an effective salesperson as well as a great leader too.

Great response! The interviewer will appreciate that you embrace change, and you have provided multiple examples that prove this. Nice job.

Nice! You're right that no one likes setbacks, but you clearly view them as learning opportunities, which is great. To strengthen your answer, consider including an example of a time when you suffered a setback and explain how you handled it and what you learned from it.

Great! It sounds like you have a lot of experience speaking publically and that you excel at it. Build out your response even more by giving some examples of topics that you presented while in college and while at the Expo Science Fair. Giving more information about the Expo Science Fair, in particular, will be interesting to the interviewer and help to make your answer more memorable. (For example, why did you get asked to present? What topic did you present? How did the audience respond to your presentation?) Also, connect your past experience to the new role. Say something like: 'I'm confident that this past public speaking experience will help me to effectively present to audiences within this new position.'

Perhaps consider offering several ratings. You could break down your communication skills into reports/presentations, verbal/oral, and listening. Like you did, refer to your portfolio to support the rating you give yourself for presenting results clearly (maybe a 9 rating?) When you rate yourself on verbal communication, don't forget to mention your sales stats and how you effectively communicated to sell items, in addition to how you used your communication skills to be a strong leader. You should also mention the fact that you are bi-lingual and explain that if your rating isn't a perfect 10 this is partly due to the fact that you are a native Spanish speaker (if you are). Finally, you could include listening as a communication skill and talk about how you are an empathetic, active listener who customers open up to and trust.

Great answer! It definitely sounds like you have exposure to and experience with marketing, both academically and in the real world. Nice! What kind of strategies did you help develop and what were the results? What kind of market research did you do in school?

Wow! The _________ sales statistic you include is very impressive. Your answer is very strong; however, you might want to explain your strategy a little differently just so it's easier to understand. Please see below.

"Sales performance is very important to me personally as well. When I worked at _______ as a sales associate, I had a daily goal of $700, but many times I surpassed it, even reaching up to $10,000. In order to do this, I followed a specific process that I have perfected and successfully used in many different environments. I begin by learning and planning, then I assess and test, and then I interpret those results and find solutions. I also use the test results to adapt and improve my methods, report and implement these changes, and then review everything and formulate suggestions. I have used this process many times to increase sales, and I look forward to doing the same at P&G."

Good. These are indeed important ways to meet consumer satisfaction. Are there any product-related needs you discuss to answer the question more specifically and demonstrate knowledge of the company's product and customer?

Nice job! Your answer shows that you are specifically interested in P&G because you like its products and values, as well as the fact it's a large, international company. It's also positive that you mention that you are bi-lingual.

Great response. Without a doubt, both performance and experience are important, and you express this and explain why. If your aim is to be hired for a sales position, however, the interviewer will likely want to know that you're someone who wants to be rewarded according to performance so keep this in mind if it's applicable to you.

Excellent answer! You clearly indicate that you are meant to be a leader and that you can see yourself fulfilling this kind of role while at P&G.

Good answer. To strengthen your response, consider mentioning why you don't like these things, specifically being micromanaged, and what you DO like. You could mention again your love of working independently. You can say that you appreciate the guidance and feedback of a manager but that due to your leadership tendencies you desire the space to make your own decisions in order to exceed expectations.

Great! Being competitive and working well in a team are both valuable assets. Nice work.

Great! You have described someone who definitely sounds like they would fit in at P&G. On their website, P&G discusses being committed to the following: ethics, community impact, diversity and inclusion, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. Consider tying your volunteerism into this answer because it will show your dedication to helping others.

Nice! It sounds like you have a good work/life balance. Consider providing some more details here. See below for an example.

"I am definitely open to taking work home with me if it's necessary because of a tight deadline or an emergency. Sometimes I take work home with me just to get caught up if things are very busy for some reason. However, in general, when I leave the office I try to leave work there so I can relax at home and enjoy my family and hobbies. This relaxation time allows me to recharge so when I come back to work I'm ready to give my all. Because of this mentality, I am extremely focused and productive during work hours."

You do a great job of expressing your personal opinion on animal testing and noting that it's a controversial topic. To build out your answer more, consider mentioning some alternatives to animal testing, including the use of cell and tissue tests and computer models.

Fair answer. Would getting the position with P&G represent the first step of meeting your career goals?

It's evident that your previous professional experience in sales aligns well with this role at Proctor & Gamble, which is wonderful! To improve your response, I would suggest focusing a bit more on the company itself. Why P&G over another company? Are there specific aspects of the company culture, mission, or values that resonate with you? From your response, the interviewer should be able to tell that you have done your research, not just on the job description, but on P&G as a company.

Good answer! It's great that you feel that sustainability and protecting the environment are important. The interviewer will also appreciate that you mention specific examples of how P&G is trying to be environmentally friendly. To further strengthen your answer, explain why you personally care about sustainability and why you appreciate P&G's environmental goals. See below for an example.

"I'm glad that P&G considers environmental quality and sustainability to be important because I am personally passionate about these causes. We only have one planet, and it's vital we think about the next generation and their future as we live and work today. I've looked into the various ways that P&G is trying to be environmentally sustainable, and I'm impressed by its goal to reach zero emissions, as well as its use of recycled beach plastic for the Head & Shoulders packaging. Since P&G is such a large company, the decisions it makes when it comes to sustainability and the environment have the potential to make such an impact on the world. I look forward to being a part of a company that is always seeking more efficient, smarter, and environmentally friendly ways to operate."

You do a great job of explaining the ways a company can be ethical, including transparency, respecting human rights and equity, and being environmentally and animal friendly. You're also right that a company should integrate these values into its culture. Other ways a company can be and remain ethical is to continually ask for customer and employee feedback and new ideas, honor all commitments and obligations, make sure all documents are clear and professional, responsibly contribute to the community, and be in control of its accounting and record-keeping.

Nice! You sound like you're very comfortable interacting with many different kinds of people, which is great. It's also wonderful that you volunteered and lived in a different country for some time. The question does ask specifically about working with a diverse group of people; if you have any work experiences that you could mention that show you have successfully worked with people who are culturally different than you, definitely discuss this as well.

All important ways to demonstrate a belief in continuous learning. Be specific about your training, what you learned and how you are applying it so the interviewer can see how your past endeavors will enrich your future in the company.

Creative and thought-provoking question! Good job! Maybe consider including one or two other questions as well.

You do a good job of mentioning a weakness that can also be seen as a positive. Being a people-pleaser can be exhausting at times, but it also shows that you care about your colleagues and their happiness. Consider explaining how you became aware of this weakness and what you do to combat it.

Excellent! This is a strong answer, but don't forget to include details about what kind of teams you led and what these teams accomplished under your leadership. The more details, the better!

Nice! Don't forget to also mention prioritizing projects so you can make sure to focus on the most important ones first. It's great that you view stress/adrenaline as a positive and use that to your advantage. As you mention, planning is also key.

Perfection! You bring in many excellent points and needs related to P&G, perfectly personalizing your response. Well done.

This is a great answer because you are specific yet offer room for feedback/conversation. Well done!

Confronting the person in a nice manner would undoubtedly be a good way to handle the situation. You can also mention to the interviewer that you would create a good exit strategy to use when the person started conversing with you. (Something like 'I have an important call I have to make.') You could also seek out alternative workspaces, but no matter what you do, make sure you don't talk negatively about this person to others.

Great. Making sure to first look over everything the supervisor has provided/communicated to you is definitely important so you can prepare appropriate questions. Mention too how you would then follow up with the supervisor to get those questions answered. You could also discuss how you would think outside the box and use other resources when appropriate to gather the information you need.